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Project Homeless Connect: Ways to get involved! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Christine Fontaine   
Thursday, 13 November 2008 09:10

Homeless Services Network will be hosting their 3rd Project Homeless Connect (PHC) event at the Downtown Recreation Center, 649 W. Livingston Street, Orlando, FL 32801 on Friday, December 5, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Project Homeless Connect is a one stop / one day event bringing homeless service providers together in one place to provide services to 1,000 of our homeless neighbors. Available services will include showers, medical care, haircuts, employment opportunities, substance abuse and mental health counseling, assistance with benefits, ID cards and legal issues, housing and shelter information, vision screening, pet care, hygiene kits, food-to-go, meals, and spiritual care.

Donations

We will be distributing clothing at this event and specifically need the following by November 25:

  • White socks: 1,000 3-packs
  • Underwear: 1,000 3-packs (100 packs should be for women. 900 for men.)
    • Medium: 180
    • Large: 315
    • X-Large: 315
    • 2X-Large: 90
  • T-Shirts: 1,000 total
    • Medium: 190
    • Large: 350
    • X-Large: 350
    • 2X-large: 110

We also need totes or backpacks (new or used), 1,000 total by November 25.

Volunteers

We are hoping to have 400 volunteers to make this event a success.  Volunteers may serve in shifts from 7am-11am, 11am-3pm, or all day.  Training is provided for all volunteers.

You can register as a volunteer many different ways:

  1. See our on-line listing on Volunteer Match
  2. Download the registration form and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
  3. Download the registration form and fax it to 407-893-5299.
  4. Call our volunteer coordinator, Christine Fontaine, at 407-893-0133 x112.

You can also help recruit volunteers by distributing our volunteer recruitment flyer.

Employers
If you are interested in hiring our guests during this event, please contact Christine Fontaine, 407-893-0133 x 112.

Monetary Donations
If you would like to make a tax deductible monetary donation for this event, please send your donation to the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida with ‘PHC’ in the memo line. Please mail to:

Homeless Services Network
P.O. Box 547068
Orlando, FL 32854-7068
Last Updated ( Thursday, 13 November 2008 11:35 )
 
IDignity 2009 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Joel Remigio   
Thursday, 13 November 2008 11:22

Since its launch in May, IDignity has proved to be a well-attended event, reflecting the need that so many of the less fortunate have in obtaining valid identification.

We are pleased to announce that IDignity will continue to provide this valuable service in 2009.  This event is scheduled to take place on the following Thursdays:

Jan 22nd
Feb 26th
March 26th
April 23rd
May 21st
June 25th
July 23rd
Aug 27th
Sept 24th
Oct 22nd
Nov 19th
Dec 17th

IDignity will continue to take place at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission Men's Division, 410 W. Central Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32805.  As we move forward next year, any changes to the event schedule will be posted here and on IDignity's website.
 
Homeless Veterans Grant Writing Workshops PDF Print E-mail
Written by Joel Remigio   
Thursday, 28 August 2008 19:34

With funding from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Governor’s Institute on Alcohol and Substance Abuse is pleased to offer a new program to assist communities meet the needs of Veterans of our armed services - the Homeless Veteran Provider Technical Assistance Center. This center, known as the TAC, will help non-profit organizations and faith-based agencies create programs to help homeless veterans transition to independent living. The TAC staff will provide free training and consultation in writing successful grant applications to assist organizations in preparing their own grants from federal, state, and/or private funding sources. Homeless veteran providers from all states and territories are invited to participate.

These workshops are being held all over the country.  There are two in Florida:

  • Gainesville, FL - 9/18/2008 - 9/19/2008
  • West Palm Beach, FL - 2/23/2009 - 2/24/2009

Visit the Homeless Veteran Provider Technical Assistance Center website for on-line registration and more information.
 
Covenant House Candlelight Vigil PDF Print E-mail
Written by Joel Remigio   
Tuesday, 16 September 2008 08:30
Join Covenant House Florida at their 18th Annual International Candlelight Vigil for Homeless Youth Thursday, November 20, 2008, 6:30 p.m. at the Lake Eola Amphitheater.

When you light a candle, you tell the world you care about the future of homeless youth.

Last year over 400 youth from local churches, community organizations, and schools raised candles to light the way for homeless and runaway youth in Central Florida.  It was a powerful event!!!

To join Covenant House, host your own vigil, make a donation, or find out more, call 407-736-9001 or visit www.covenanthousefl.org
Last Updated ( Friday, 19 September 2008 10:14 )
 
Supportive Housing Program (SHP) Desk Guide Update PDF Print E-mail
Written by Joel Remigio   
Monday, 11 August 2008 00:00

Anyone receiving funding through HUD's Supportive Housing Program (SHP) or anyone who wants to receive funding through SHP will be interested in the revised SHP Desk Guide.  The revised SHP Desk Guide incorporates new policy issues, and allows grantees to use a word search to find key information in the document. Grantees are encouraged to review the new guide along with the PowerPoint presentation that provides an introduction to the new sections, and highlights changes and additions.

The SHP Desk Guide was designed to help homeless assistance program staff administering McKinney-Vento grants awarded through the Supportive Housing Program (SHP).  The Desk Guide provides information, key resources and technical assistance on the life cycle of grants obtained through the Supportive Housing Program.  The Guide is not a substitute for program regulations, but instead is a practical resource for common issues that arise during program implementation.

The SHP Desk Guide is available on the "What's New" section of the HUDHRE web site.
 
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