Final Numbers from Homeless Stand Down
from the January 24, 2015 event includes:
- 1,554 guests served including 308 Veterans, 56 families and 104 children.
- 277 guests received haircuts
- 167 guests received foot care
- Close to 400 portraits for guests
- Nearly 400 rides were coordinated for guests
- More than 1,300 guests shopped for basic need items, warm winter clothing and military surplus
- 845 guests enjoyed a cold breakfast and 824 guests enjoyed a hot lunch
- More than 120 glucose screenings
- 54 medical/dental appointments scheduled
- 1,000s of people receiving access to medicaid, benefits, education, mental health, housing, and employment services
Impact from the January 31, 2015 CareVan events includes:
- 4 permanent supportive housing units for the chronically homeless provided with basic need items
- 1 supportive, family housing facility provided with basic need items
- In total over 200 residents from these facilities were served with food, basic need items and basic medical/vision checks
We have put together a page on the Homeless Stand Down and a History of the Homeless Stand Down here.
If you want more information on the Homeless Stand Down or volunteer opportunities go to Hands On Northeast Ohio.
Brian Davis
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