Announcements
Posted by eevans on December 1, 2009
The Out Wayne County Homeless Services Coalition observed Michigan’s Homeless Awareness Week during the week of November 16-20 with several events.
Nearly 150 individuals attended the Coalition’s Project Homeless Connect event on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. The event was held at the ChristNet Daytime Center in Taylor. Homeless and low-income individuals were able to receive a variety of resources and information throughout the event. The most popular services included picking a warm winter coat, bus tickets and hygiene kits. However, individuals were also able to participate in wellness screenings, eat a warm lunch (donated by Senate Coney Island), apply for Social Security benefits through the Project: HOPE program, receive a haircut and information regarding housing options and case management.
Project Homeless Connect is an event coordinated by the Coalition in an effort to link homeless individuals and families with resources available to them in the community. As the economy continues to take its toll on Out Wayne County, there is an unprecedented demand for services. Individuals that attended Project Homeless Connect were able to receive and learn about services in their area.
On Wednesday, November 18, 2009, the Coalition coordinated an Informational Bus Tour for individuals interested in homelessness to learn more about the various organizations and services available in the Out Wayne County area. The moving tour included stops at the Wayne County Family Center/Lutheran Social Services of Michigan and Wayne Metro’s Keeping an Eye on Youth (KEY) Building in Westland, First Step in Wayne, ChristNet Daytime Center in Taylor and Wayne Metro’s Raupp Supportive Housing Complex in Melvindale. The tour is held every other year and provides information regarding Coalition member agencies and their programs.
To conclude the Homeless Awareness Week events, an Observation and Recognition Luncheon was held at the Ford Performing Arts Center in Dearborn on November 18, 2009. Coalition members recognized the achievements of previous and currently homeless clients in overcoming the barriers that led to homelessness. Five clients were recognized with “Spirit of Achievement” awards. Coalition members also honored outstanding partners that have helped them to assist homeless individuals and clients throughout the year with their time, advocacy or donations. Five outstanding partners were recognized with “Partner in Progress” awards during the luncheon.
The Out Wayne County Homeless Services Coalition is a collaborative effort of over 30 agencies, organizations and governmental units, dedicated to the mission of eliminating homelessness in the Out Wayne County area. The Coalition identifies and illuminates economic and social issues that contribute to homelessness and substandard housing, and works to improve the capacity of all community partners to help homeless, imminently homeless and marginally housed persons locate, secure and sustain permanent housing.
For more information regarding any of these events, please contact Erin Evans at (734) 246-2280 extension 123.
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Posted by ljohnstone on November 4, 2009
Veterans Haven, Inc is a 501c3 non-profit tax exempt organization dedicated to helping honorably discharged vets by providing food, clothing, housing, transportation, medical supplies, counseling, referrals, and job connections. Vet’s Haven is an active member of the Out Wayne County Homeless Services Coalition. Vet’s Haven will commemorate Veteran’s Day 2009 with a program of ceremonies on November 11 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at their Outreach Center located at 4924 S. Wayne Road, in Wayne Michigan.
The public is welcome to attend and show support for our veterans.
For more information, visit http://www.vetshaveninfo.org/haven.htm
Posted by ljohnstone on
We encourage you to join us as we observe Michigan’s Homeless Awareness Week and celebrate the achievements of our partners and clients.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
INFORMATIONAL BUS TOUR
A moving tour of service providers and housing facilities
Free but seats are limited. You must RSVP.
LUNCHEON & AWARD CEREMONY
12 pm – 1:30 pm $15 per person
Location: FORD COMMUNITY & PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER
15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126
Please RSVP by calling Erin Evans at 734-246-2280
extension 123.
Posted by eevans on October 28, 2009
The Out Wayne County Homeless Services Coalition is seeking volunteers for the upcoming Project Homeless Connect event on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. The event is being held at ChristNet Center (22395 Eureka Rd.) in Taylor from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Volunteers are needed to escort clients to various services at the event, assist clients in selecting winter gear and assist in the Connect Café during the event. There is a minimum volunteer requirement of 1 hour.
Volunteers are asked to complete an application and attend a short volunteer training on either Tuesday, November 10 at 2 pm or Friday, November 13, 2009 at 2 pm. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. Click here for volunteer descriptions and the application. For more information, please contact Anne Beatty at (313) 843-2550 extension 225 or abeatty@waynemetro.org.
For more information on Project Homeless Connect, please click here.
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Posted by eevans on October 7, 2009
The Out Wayne County Homeless Services Coalition will host their annual Project Homeless Connect event on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 9 am - 2 pm at the ChristNet Center in Taylor. The ChristNet center is located at West Mound United Methodist Church (22395 Eureka Rd.).
The event will include access to many services and information for homeless individuals and families. Items and services will include: a meal, haircuts, winter coats, hygiene kits, flu shots, HIV testing, 2-1-1 Information/Referral Service, Safelink Phone Applications, Medicaid Applications and more! For more information, please click here.
Volunteers are needed for this event. Please contact Erin Schmidt at (734) 721-0590 for more information.
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Posted by ljohnstone on June 19, 2009
Notice:
Raupp Street Housing, a newly constructed apartment building of 24 permanent supportive affordable housing units is accepting tenant applications from persons with low to moderate incomes and/or special needs. Service proviers, your current and transitionally housed clients may be eligible for placement. Units are set aside for families, singles, and those requiring accessible units. Please note that an application for tenancy does not guarantee placement in a unit. The units are located in the City of Melvindale.
Contact Jane Scarlett at 313-843-2550 for more information or visit www.waynemetro.org/raupp.html
All persons – regardless of their race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, familial status or English proficiency – are encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity Housing
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Posted by admin on May 1, 2009
Region 8 Regional Council is hosting a free, one day training for staff from agencies across Region 8, which includes Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, and Wayne Counties on the national best practice, Motivational Interviewing. The response to this training was overwhelming and registration is filled to capacity. Due to its popularity, Region 8 is looking into hosting a second training. Check back for details.
What is Motivational Interviewing?
Motivational Interviewing is a tool for helping people to change. It is an “empathic, person-centered counseling approach that prepares people for change by helping them resolve ambivalence, enhance intrinsic motivation, and build confidence to change.”
(Kraybill and Morrison, 2007)
Posted by ljohnstone on April 29, 2009
The Out Wayne County Homeless Services Coalition proudly presents its Spring 2009 newsletter, The Link.
