Living in a tent encampment is no picnic in the best of times. And once every 3 to 4 months, it gets especially
hard – when it’s time to move the camp. Think of packing, moving, and setting up all of the personal tents, community tents, the shower, the washer and dryer, and all the other equipment and supplies in 2-3 days.
As if that weren’t enough, think of doing it when you’re not feeling even close to 100% due to illness, lack of sleep and other stresses.
Camp Unity depends on help from volunteers to make a move. Won’t you pitch in?
Part of this move will involve carrying heavy items up an incline and having some volunteers who can help with this is needed.
Current camp location: Saint Teresa of Calcutta Church, 17856 NE Woodinville Duvall Rd, Woodinville
New camp location: Northlake Lutheran Church, 6620 NE 185th Street, Kenmore
Tentative Schedule
Thursday, May 3 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Work at Saint Teresa, focus will be on loading trucks)
Friday, May 4 – 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (Start at Northlake Lutheran. Focus will be on unloading
trucks and setting up community tents, shower trailer, and setting up platforms)
Will avoid move activities at Saint Teresa between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm due to
a large funeral at the church
Saturday, May 5 – 8:00 am start, duration to be determined (Planned start is at Saint Teresa and
planned focus is to pack up and move individual tents, clean up Saint Teresa site,
and then complete camp set up at Northlake Lutheran)
If you are able to help for any amount of time, please contact:
• Lori Peckol, peckolvanwormer@gmail.com or 206-910-6085, or
• Mark Van Wormer, marksvanwormer@outlook.com, 206-963-1694
Thank you for helping the men and women of Camp Unity Eastside in this tremendous way!
What to bring:
• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, sturdy shoes, gloves and rain gear if needed
• Tools: We need several cordless drills with Phillips head bit size #2 and fully charged batteries
• Bring personal water and snacks. Lunch will most likely be provided.
• Trucks and trailers are greatly appreciated
Kids are welcome