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Here are New Directions Shelter's Top 3 needs for this week:
Volunteers are needed to host a Juneteenth Celebration on Sunday, June 19th at New Directions Shelter. Suggested ideas include fun outdoor games and activities for adults and children. We are also looking for a sponsor to provide lunch for the day.
The shelter has a wonderful yard to host the event. In case of rain, the event can be moved inside. Expect 15-20 shelter guests to attend.
Volunteers will need to plan the activities and provide all needed supplies. Suggested time for the event would be early afternoon (starting around 1:00pm) or closer to dinner time (starting between 5:00pm-6:00pm) and should last for about 2 hours.
To volunteer, contact Missy Reams at mreams@bidwellriverside.org or by phone at 515-244-6251 option 5.
do you guys help with clothing, food ,Putting families in a home and giving them resources??
Looking for a volunteer opportunity? New Directions Shelter could use your help with shelter meals, cleaning and organizing, or planning activities with the kids. Visit our website to learn more about how to give back: www.brc-hh.org/volunteer
Don't forget to put our Trivia Night/ Supply Drive on your calendar! The event will be at Peace Tree Brewing on June 14th. $10 admission plus one or more personal hygiene items. There will free pizza and prizes awarded to the top three teams! www.facebook.com/events/672776543792801/?ref=newsfeed
Today we are happy to recognize May as AAPI Heritage Month! It is a time to celebrate the history and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in our community. #AAPIHeritageMonth
You are welcome to drop items off any day or visit our Amazon Wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3QV95I7Z6T43Y
Here are New Directions Shelter's Top 3 needs for this week:
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is estimated that at least 1 in 5 Americans are affected by mental illness every year.
For those experiencing homelessness, this rate goes up significantly. In 2015, an assessment by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) found that 45% of people who are experiencing homelessness in the United States have a mental illness.
Raising awareness will help break the stigma and will lead to greater acceptance in our community.
"As rental aid programs started closing, eviction filings overall have reached nearly the same level as before the pandemic."
www.npr.org/2022/05/04/1095559147/eviction-filings-are-up-sharply-as-pandemic-rental-aid-starts-t...
Eviction filings are up sharply as pandemic rental aid starts to run out
The federal rental aid program expects to distribute the rest of its money by mid-summer. Some cities have already run out of funding, pushing eviction filings higher than before the pandemic.Volunteers are a huge part of our successes at Hawthorn Hill! Currently we are looking for groups to assist with providing guest meals throughout the month of May.
The current dates we have open are May 15,18, 21, 22, 25, 28, and 29.
Please click the link below for more information on shelter dinners and other volunteer opportunities!
www.brc-hh.org/volunteer
Hawthorn Hill would like to wish all those celebrating a Happy Mother's Day!
In 2021, New Directions Shelter served a majority of single-women lead families, at 49%. The Home Connection also served a majority of single-women head of households, at 55%.
