Homelessness News: Thank YOU |
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2020 has been an extremely challenging year for all of us. We've been confronted with creating and adapting to new ways of learning, working and living our lives amid stressors that we have never before experienced. Yet, despite all of the hardships, you continued to show up for our neighbors without homes through it all.
We want to thank you. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. Here's a look back at some of the big things you were a part of this year. Happy Holidays!
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On a cold morning in January, the Northeast Florida Continuum of Care (CoC) joined with our community partners and volunteers to conduct the annual Point-In-Time Count (PIT).
Read the full 2020 PIT Report Here. |
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In February of 2020, our community accepted the 100-Day Challenge to prevent and end youth homelessness as part of the 5th HUD Cohort. Amidst a global pandemic, the team was able to prevent and end homelessness for over 100 youth and young adults. |
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As a result of this ongoing commitment, Changing Homelessness and the Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness, including Sulzbacher, Mental Health Resource Center, City Rescue Mission, Trinity Rescue Mission, Salvation Army, Clara White Mission and Hubbard House, were awarded the 2020 Local Focus. Lasting Impact.™ Collective Power award. |
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Coronavirus: Social distancing prompts opening of...
Three area nonprofits that serve the homeless have opened a second Urban Rest Stop in downtown Jacksonville for the homeless population. The centers provide case management, showers, health care, meals, laundry facilities, job and substance abuse ...
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www.jacksonville.com
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COVID-19 Testing Partnership Launched in Homeless...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people in homeless shelters be tested for COVID-19. Additionally, people experiencing homelessness are particularly vulnerable to contracting and spreading the coronavirus and...
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Our community received national coverage when Malcolm Gladwell visited Jacksonville to highlight Northeast Florida's homelessness practices and Annual Memorial Service for the season 5 finale of his podcast, Revisionist History, in an episode titled "A Memorial for the Living."
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Millions in grant money coming in to help Jacksonville's ...
Changing Homelessness' CEO Dawn Gilman says the 35 agencies in Jacksonville have worked together to help about 2,000 homeless people in August alone. JACKSONVILLE, Fla - Nearly 2,000 homeless people in Jacksonville have received help in August...
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www.firstcoastnews.com
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"We Did It with Housing First": Communities Share Their...
Communities across the country share their successes reducing homelessness by using Housing First approaches.
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www.youtube.com
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November was the month of giving! Our CoC received many generous donations from community members. We were able to use the donations to provide gifts for veteran clients on Veterans Day, provide move-in baskets, stock up on warm clothes and blankets for clients staying in hotel rooms amid the pandemic, and much more.
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Please end the year with us by joining us for the Annual Memorial Service to honor those who passed while experiencing homelessness in 2020. This service will take place virtually on December 21st at 10:00 AM. RSVP here.
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Check out what's new with HMIS!
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If you missed HMIS 101, an annual training course for all new and existing HMIS users, at the last General Membership Meeting, you can review it here.
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Join Today! Be a CoC Member |
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The Northeast Florida Continuum of Care began as a grassroots effort with passionate, community and religious leaders guiding the way. And we've made substantial progress.
What does it take to affect change? Driven and determined stakeholders like YOU!
If you care about homelessness and want to be a part of the solution, please join us.
The general membership meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday via Zoom. Email us if you need the call-in info.
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We Know YOU know - Knowledge is Power |
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Member training…
Join us for the monthly virtual HMIS New User and HMIS Report training.
- HMIS New User is 9 am - 12 pm
- Report training is 1 - 3 pm
Please email the HMIS Team for more information.
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Client programs | training | workforce opportunities... |
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Medicare Help (SHINE & SMP) |
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a program of the Department of Elder Affairs and is operated in this area through ElderSource. SHINE offers seniors, adults with disabilities and their caregiver’s free, unbiased counseling on Medicare and health insurance issues.
Open Enrollment is now through December 7th!
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Duval Head Start/Early Head Start CCP
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) Duval Head Start and Early Head Start provides Head Start and Early Head Start to over 1800 children and their families in Duval County.
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Christmas Food Giveaway
The Bethel Church | Clara White Mission | Farm Share
December 22nd at 10 AM
215 Bethel Baptist Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Drive-thru. Food is first come, first-served.
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The Best Way to Show We Care - Be There! |
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*Please note, due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, some or all of these events may have been either canceled or modified with social-distancing guidelines in mind. We recommend contacting the agency for any event in which you are interested before attending.* |
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Clara White Mission
Daily Feeding Volunteering
Daily
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Sulzbacher
Sulzbacher Sweets by Sweet Pete's
Now
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Downtown Vision
Dashing Through Downtown
December 14 - 18th
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City Rescue Mission
Christmas Meal
December 22rd
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Barnabas Center
Quit Tobacco Your Way
January 27th
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Salvation Army
Angel Tree
Now
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Youth Crisis Center
Holiday Gift Drive
Now
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Jewish Family and Community Shrives
Holiday Gift Giving
Now
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City Rescue Mission
Shoeboxes of Love
Now - December 18th
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Youth Crisis Center
Flight to Flourish: Partner Competition
January 16th
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Youth Crisis Center
Hayden Hurst Family Foundation Golf Tournament
February 22nd
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Don't Miss the General Membership Meeting, January 14th!
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