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Tucson
Homeless Connect is a one-day, one-stop event that helps homeless
people to get help that they need, and get engaged with services
that can help them exit homelessness. Homeless people who are not
connected to services will be encouraged and assisted to go the next
Connect event. There they will be welcomed, provided food, and
assisted to get help with specific needs that they identify.
Agencies and organizations will be present who can help with I.D.,
medical screenings, haircuts, clothing, and other needs. |
- The next Tucson
Homeless Connect event will be Friday February 19,
2010
- Contact Person:
Location and time of meetings:
various times and locations
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Other
important events in Tucson to assist homeless and low income people:
Veterans Stand
Down -
Next event
October 24th
In times of
war, the term Stand Down denoted a process where exhausted combat units
were moved from frontline duty to a safe place to recuperate
before being sent back into battle. Today, Stand Down refers to a
community-sponsored event to help homeless veterans combat life on the
streets. The one to three day event provides a safe, stress-free
environment where homeless veterans are offered a variety of services
such as food, clothing, shelter, showers, health screening,
VA benefits counseling, employment assistance, referrals to community
support agencies, and much more. This effort is supported by
veteran/active-duty and community-based organizations, private
companies,
and federal, state, and local government agencies.
HopeFest
HopeFest is
held on Make a Difference Day, and provides dental care, medical
screening, groceries, haircuts, clothing and hygiene items to homeless,
working poor, and underprivileged families in Tucson. These services are
volunteered by hundreds of individuals, organizations and businesses
in our community. Over 40 dentists and dental assistants donate their
time and services to HopeFest. Cleanings, a full exam and cavity care
are all provided to those who need it. In past years, HopeFest has
provided 16,000 people with services in one day. |
For
information contact
Mark
Pollinger
(520)
292-1919 ext. 4143
If you are interested in donating
or volunteering at HopeFest please go to the event
website |
