Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team (MCREST)

MCREST is unique in that the homeless are actually sheltered in each participating Church, not a permanent shelter building.  Linens, beds, and other needed equipment and supplies are provided by the organization and are actually transferred each week from Church to Church by the Churches.

Until 1988, many of the homeless from Macomb County were forced to go to Oakland County for shelter due to the lack of sufficient number of overnight shelter beds in our County.  At that time, the Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team (MCREST) was formed as a coalition of Churches willing to shelter the homeless in their buildings.  This coalition of Churches began to provide overnight shelter for homeless persons and/or families during the coldest winter months.  During the first year, twenty-three Churches participated in the program and provided for only the very basic needs of the homeless during  the most severe weather.

To access availability of shelter beds - call the main number and upon hearing a recording, press 4.


Contact:

Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team (MCREST)
20415 Erin
Roseville, MI 48066
Phone: (586) 415-5101
Fax: (586) 415-5103
Website: http://www.mcrest.org


Office Hours 1 PM - 4 PM- 7 days a week

Last updated: April 26th, 2011