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A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just. Pope Francis
Eva’s Shelters Extend Warm Welcome in Winter
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Eva's three shelters provide emergency beds for up to 35 individuals when temperatures dip below freezing. Cathy Xerri, House Manager of Eva's Woman's Shelter, explains how Eva's staff assesses "Code White" guests' needs and refer them to programs and services in the community.
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During cold weather, all three shelters at Eva’s Village add extra beds for men, women, and mothers with children who need a warm place to sleep. When temperatures fall below freezing overnight, Eva’s Village activates a Code White Alert, increasing capacity to offer more homeless individuals a chance to trade a night on the streets for a warm bed. “Our objective is to get people living on the street out of the cold, to give them shelter,” noted Housing Services Manager Tara McCaskill. . . . Read more
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New Partnership with PCCC Benefits Education Staff, Children & Families
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The childcare program at Eva's Village provides care for infants and toddlers throughout the day and after-school care for older children, allowing their mothers to pursue work and education opportunities, and to focus on their own recovery.
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Ten of Eva’s childcare and education staff members are getting together for a new weekend ritual - early each Saturday morning, they attend classes together at Paterson’s Passaic County Community College(PCCC). They are working towards their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential through a new, grant-funded partnership between Eva’s Village and PCCC. In addition to the nationally-recognized credential, they will earn 11 credits over two semesters, which can be applied to early education degree programs. . . . . Read more
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In the News:
Clients Rehearse a Play about Addiction & Recovery
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Clients from Eva's Recovery Community Center are rehearsing a play about addiction recovery, written and directed by Bob Lo Bue, who is also in recovery.
Free performances are planned at Eva’s Community Kitchen and other local venues Date and times will be announced soon. . . . Read the article
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Eva's Participates in Homeless Count & Survey
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Eva’s Village participated in the annual Point-In-Time count and survey of the homeless population in Passaic County during a 24 hour period, Jan 24 & 25. Local and County social service agencies set up tables in Eva’s parking lot to distribute warm clothing, toiletries and information about services and programs that can help people who are homeless. . . . Read the article.
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Eva's Recovery Specialists Work with Patients Saved from Overdose
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St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson is fighting the opioid epidemic on many fronts: prescribing alternatives for pain, limiting prescriptions and working with Eva’s trained Recovery Specialists, who meet patients reversed from opioid overdose in the ER to connect them with recovery services and treatment programs. Recovery Specialists then follow up with them for at least 9 weeks
. . . . Read the article.
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5th Annual Casino Night
Friday, March 10, 2017
Valley Regency, Clifton, NJ
NEW LOCATION!
Join us for an evening of fun-filled entertainment! Try your luck at blackjack, roulette, craps and Texas Hold 'Em, and enjoy a selection of gourmet foods, an open bar, great prizes and a silent auction. For questions, reservations, and information about sponsorships, and group entertaining opportunities, email or call Joey Mazza at 973 - 523 - 6220 x 235.
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SAVE THE DATE!
'Behind the Seams' Fashion Show
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Bottagra Restaurant, Hawthorne, NJ
Our 8th annual event features a tented runway fashion show, reminiscent of New York's Fashion Week, plus a lavish cocktail hour, gourmet tasting, and silent and live auctions. For questions, reservations, and information about sponsorships, email or call Joey Mazza at 973 - 523 - 6220 x 235.
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