November 27, 2020
Response to COVID-19
As COVID-19 cases rise in Mecosta county, the OBK Board of Directors has made the following temporary changes in operations:

• We are not allowing volunteers into the shelter.
• We are not allowing new guests into the shelter.
• We have limited our capacity to 14 in order to socially distance guests throughout the shelter.
• Current guests are in  temporary quarantine and may only leave the shelter for medical purposes.
• We are still serving three meals a day and assisting guests with their search for more permanent housing.
• We continue to partner with Mid-Michigan Community Action Agency who is working to rapidly rehouse several of our shelter guests.
• Staff and guests continue to follow rigid cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
• All staff and guests are required to wear a mask and social distance as much as physically possible.
• Daily temperature checks are documented 

OBK Board of Directors and staff continue to work closely with the local Health Department to determine the safest time to lift the quarantine restrictions and allow new guests and volunteers back into the shelter.  
If you have questions or would like further clarification regarding these changes in our operations, please feel free to reach out by calling 231-629-8033 or email office@obkshelter.org.

September 21, 2020
Our Brothers Keeper is now OPEN to guests.
Currently we are hiring for our  Shelter Monitor position.
To apply, visit www.indeed.com/job/shelter-monitor-031fc5ce984aa46d
OR email your resume to office@obkshelter.org

Welcome

Our Brothers Keeper is a shelter that provides temporary housing for those homeless and looking for safety or a place to stay as they transition into more permanent housing. Our shelter has reopened to guests as of October 1, 2020 and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with an 8:00 pm curfew for guests.  New guests may register 7 days a week between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm.

Our Brothers Keeper features separate sleeping facilities for women and men as well as 3 rooms dedicated for homeless families. Guests are given clean bedding and limited storage for their personal belongings. In addition they have access to a fridge and microwave, provided 3 meals a day, a sitting area featuring computer use. Guests have access to agencies assisting in housing, employment, and health services.

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me a drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me in.” - Matthew 25:35

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