October 2018
Edition 4
VOLUNTEER ZONE NEWSLETTER
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You are receiving this message because you expressed interest in volunteering with Ozone House.
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THANK YOU!
We appreciate all of our volunteers!
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CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Ozone House’s
THE EDUCATION PROJECT
(in partnership with WISD), ensures that students affected by homelessness enroll, attend, and succeed in school. Last year The Education Project helped 1,154 students in Washtenaw County.
The Education Project continues to supply basic necessities such as clean socks, underwear and toiletries to students in Washtenaw County throughout the 2018-2019 school year.
The link below connects you directly to hands-on volunteer opportunities. Available hours are weekdays. If you are interested in volunteering as a group, please contact Jessica at
jstephenson@ozonehouse.org
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NATIONAL HOMELESS YOUTH
AWARENESS MONTH
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November was first declared as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month in 2007. Since then, November has been a time to acknowledge those children and families experiencing homelessness. As many as 2.5 million youth per year experience homelessness. Along with losing their home, community, friends, and routines as well as their sense of stability and safety, many homeless youth are also victims of trauma. While trying to survive on the streets, youth are exposed to countless dangers, with an increased likelihood of substance abuse, early parenthood, impulsivity, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and a vulnerability to being trafficked
." The National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
There are over 2,000 youth who face homelessness in Washtenaw County.
Want to host an event to bring awareness to youth homelessness in November?
That could include anything from hosting or organizing a concert, restaurant night, happy hour, jeans day, coffee social, or anything else you can dream of.
Contact Heidi at hruud@ozonehouse.org.
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THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING!!!
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We are starting to receive many calls and emails about hosting drives for the holiday season, and we are so glad that we are!
Are you or your organization looking for a way to support young people in our community that are in crisis?
Hosting a drive is a great way to engage your friends, your family or your co-workers. Each holiday season we open our Drop-In Center to approximately 200 young people to come "shop" for what they need. We provide holiday gifts to all of the young people we work with through The Education Project (500+), and we also continue to provide essentials to young people throughout the year and especially during the cold weather season.
No need to schedule the drive with us. We will provide further information about the hours for holiday drop-offs as we get closer, but plan for a December 7th deadline.
Suggested items
to collect
:
pick a few or pick them all! Adult sizes/all genders, all new items (not used)
- winter coats (all sizes but especially men's L and XL)
- warm hats
- warm gloves
- hoodies - up to 4XL
- white t-shirts - up to 4XL
- grey or black sweat pants - up to 4XL
- glove warmers
- blankets
- shampoo
- conditioner
- body lotion
- shea butter
- body soap
- ear buds
Collect items appropriate for preschool through high school aged students
:
All genders, all new items (not used).
- winter coats
- books
- portable non-electronic toys or games
- $10-$25 gift cards for stores or restaurants (Meijer, Target, Taco Bell, Burger King, etc.)
- winter gloves/mittens & winter hats
- socks, bras & underwear
- holiday gift bags (16” x 6” x 12”) and tissue paper
MORE HOLIDAY INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE,
WWW.OZONEHOUSE.ORG
IN THE NEAR FUTURE UNDER WAYS TO GIVE.
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Many times youth don’t have their essential needs met and we offer them basic items to get them through. On your own, or with a group, you can collect items for kits and assemble them for us. Typical kits are
hygiene,
move-in,
new mom,
gifts cards, and
welcome kits
. Contact Heidi at
hruud@ozonehouse.org
when you want to deliver the kits. We use these kits throughout the year.
Great for an office or classroom project!
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Interested in becoming a Crisis Line Counselor?
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Ozone House is seeking passionate volunteers to respond to crisis phone calls, texts and live chats.
Why volunteer?
- Make a difference to young people in crisis in our community
- Gain excellent crisis intervention training and experience
- Be part of an organization that advocates for youth and their families
- Meet other volunteers with the same interests
- Learn about social justice
Crisis Line counselors listen and provide critical information, referrals, and crisis intervention to youth and families struggling with such issues as family conflict, runaway episodes, homelessness, suicide, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, sexual orientation and gender identity, and other crises.
Crisis Line Volunteers counselors complete a 40-hour training. Once completed,
volunteers commit to one 4-hour shift per week for 8+ months
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Our next Crisis Line volunteer training session will be held for invited trainees in January.
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