Organization: Coalition for the Homeless of Nassau County
Day Drop in Center of Nassau County
Goal: To acquire the funding needed to provide services and assistance to the homeless for the first 6 months.
Total Project Value: $2,500
Project End Date: 1/2/2013
Status: Amount Given: $50 | Goal Amount: $2,500
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Provide personal hygiene products to a homeless individual; shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste
Provide 1 week supply of laundry detergent and bleach for the Center's laundry facilities
Provide the fee to acquire identification for a homeless individual
Provide a night in a motel and dinner on an emergency basis for a homeless individual
Provide for 1 week of snacks and drinks for the Center for the benefit of the homeless
Project Description
The Coalition is actively planning the opening of a pilot Day Drop-in Center program whose purpose will be to provide daytime services to adults and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
Mission Statement
To provide a safe, compassionate and supportive environment in which people who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness are welcome and able to access appropriate facilities, services, and resources.
Sponsoring Organization
The Coalition for the Homeless of Nassau County in partnership with other local agencies and organizations and with the participation of local volunteers
Location
The location will be the Fernandina Beach Church of Christ’s buildings facing So. 14th Street. The church is already the host location for the Cold Night Shelter program.
Services
Services will include, but are not limited to, the following during the first three months of operation. Other services will be considered as funding and staffing allow.
Respite from the heat/cold
Access to snacks and water
Access to toilet facilities
Access to hot showers and laundry facilities
An address/phone number and place to receive mail and store important documents securely
Assisted access to telephones and computers for the purpose of researching, applying for and acquiring identification, benefits, appropriate assistance, and/or employment
Access to information regarding available community, state, and federal services
Referrals to local service providers
“First-level” medical checkups for blood pressure and sugar levels
Access to caring, concerned volunteers who are skilled at listening to the needs of clients and able to discern how best to meet those needs
Your donation will make a significant impact in the life of a homeless individual.