I was asked to share this announcement about Thursday:
Volunteers are needed at Project Homeless Connect Orange County, a one-day, one-stop center to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, to provide homeless people with a broad range of services including housing, employment, health, dental and mental health care, social service benefits, disability and veterans' benefits, legal services, meals, and personal care (haircuts and foot care).
Organizers anticipate serving more than 150 homeless people at the Orange County event, with the help of hundreds of volunteers. The event will be held at the Hargraves Community Center, 216 N. Roberson St.
Volunteers are needed to escort homeless guests through the event, serve as greeters, conduct intake and exit interviews, serve as parking attendants, direct foot traffic, and other jobs.
If you are interested in participating or would like to learn more about the event, please contact Meredith Costa, mcosta@hiddenvoices.org or (919) 923-2559.
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I'm going to be volunteering
I'm going to be volunteering for two shifts at this great event. I think Sally Greene will be there too. (She's the one who told me about this event)
If you can cut hair and have time in the evening to help please contact Meredith Costa. Her info is in the post above.
This type of service is a MAJOR step in the right direction to help end homelessness.
Brian, how did this event
Brian, how did this event go?
It was amazing. So many
It was amazing. So many people there helping out. Lots of folks coming to get services. I think there is a lot of energy left over to help make this event happen again. I'd like to thank the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro for being so involved. This type of program makes a real difference.