Wednesday,August 1, 2007

Fargo, Civic Center

Bringing the Fargo-Moorhead community together to create and promote tangible solutions that remedy homelessness for our neighbors.

What is Project Homeless Connect? 

On any given night, over 1,000 people face homelessness in the Fargo-Moorhead community.  Homeless people can be adults, young people, couples or families with children.  They are living outdoors, in cars, abandoned buildings, tents, or emergency shelters.

They may be homeless because of an untreated mental illness, physical illness, disability, domestic violence, disaster, job loss, or an addiction.   Some of these people may be experiencing a financial crisis, have been evicted from their home, and/or be cycling in and out of homelessness.  Some are Long-term homeless, having lived on the streets for many months or even years.

These people feel alienated and alone, but help is on the way.  Project Homeless Connect's mission is to provide an opportunity for the community to aid homeless people in receiving much needed services and support, at the same time gaining insight on how to end their plight of homelessness.

Project Homeless Connect (PHC) taps into the energy and commitment of individuals to help find creative solutions to end homelessness.  PHC brings local service providers, community leaders, and volunteers together to provide our communities homeless citizens with individual attention and vital support services.

 Reach Out & Help!

We need your help to make Project Homeless Connect (PHC) happen for the 1,000+ men, women and children in Fargo-Moorhead who face homelessness each day.

Please consider donating your time, skills or resources to PHC.   You generous support can be accepted in the following ways:

VOLUNTEER

On the day of the event, volunteers are needed to help with; clean-up, set-up, food service, entertainment, child care, ushering clients to service tables, and other critical services.  There are also volunteer opportunities to assist with planning and preparing for to the event .  These include; assembling hygiene kits, preparing bag lunches, and providing support to event organizers.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact:  Sue Korman at:  (218)331-2032 or skorman@creativecare.org.

PRODUCT DONATIONS

Donations of numerous items are needed to distribute to clients at PHC.  Items needed include: new socks, tooth paste, tooth brushes, floss, shampoo, soap, bug spray, deodorant, gift cards, gallon zip lock bags, bottled water, calling cards, granola/nutrition bars, feminine hygiene items, 2007-08 Pocket Calendars, and diapers.

To arrange your donation, please contact Tom Gusewelle at:  701-261-5692 or Thomas.Gusewelle@va.gov.

  CASH DONATIONS

Your 100% tax deductible charitable contribution can be sent to:  PCH, P.O. Box 862, Moorhead, MN 56560.  Cash donations will be used to directly support PHC.

SPONSORSHIPS

Involve your business, family or organization in ending long-term homelessness by becoming a PHC sponsor.   Sponsor levels include donations of cash or supplies valued at: $250, $500, or $1000.  Sponsors will be recognized in promotional materials.

To become a PHC Sponsor contact Howard Barlow at:  howbirdb@aol.com  or (701)492-2633.

Note: All donations of cash and supplies will directly benefit PHC events.

PHC Brochure