Helping the Homeless |
| 4/20/2009 5:11:13 PM |
ASU's Medallion Scholars spent a morning helping out at CASS and the Human Services Campus. THANK YOU to all who participated! GO DEVILS!!!! The Medallion Scholarship program is the ASU Alumni Association’s signature scholarship initiative. The Medallion Scholarship is more than a financial award; it is a comprehensive scholarship program that incorporates components of... Read More |
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More good news |
| 1/22/2009 12:24:18 PM |
| "Mike" recently got a computer donated to him through his mental health service provider. He is extremely happy about receiving it and is planning on using it to help him start his recycling business. He was also happy to receive a Christmas gift donated to CASS of $75 worth of gift cards to Fry's. He said this generosity has helped him keep his positive... Read More |
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A recovery |
| 1/22/2009 12:18:34 PM |
"Elizabeth" has been doing extremely well lately. Hopefully she has turned a corner in her sobriety and will remain clean and sober for the foreseeable future. I know one thing, she has gained some confidence in her ability to make it through a tough time, which should serve her well.
She has been done all this by attending her substance abuse treatment groups... Read More |
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Relapse |
| 12/16/2008 2:03:57 PM |
| Over the course of the last year “Elizabeth” has gone from prostituting herself, abusing cocaine and living on the streets, to renting her own apartment, staying clean and sober and staying clear of abusive relationships. Recently, however “Elizabeth” has had a set back and relapsed to her old bad habits. Disappointing as this is, it is not a surprise considering she has... Read More |
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Homelessness in Phoenix - Guest Blogger Jonathan Yu |
| 12/2/2008 3:12:45 PM |
| Thank you to Jonathan Yu, Print Journalism Major at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication The homeless population in downtown Phoenix is on the rise according to David Bridge, chief program officer for Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc. (CASS), an organization in Phoenix that provides shelter and services to the city’s homeless. Estimates said... Read More |
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News |
| 11/5/2008 6:27:06 PM |
| "Leonard" was recently denied General Assistance again, this time because he has yet to turn in his birth certificate or a copy of his ID card to DES. That makes eight months now since he first applied for General Assistance. The good news is, that he is allowed to appeal this decision and still turn in the required proof of identification by the time of his... Read More |
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One persons struggle to remain in housing |
| 9/30/2008 5:18:27 PM |
| If you've been keeping up with the blog posts here, you might remember reading one about 'Mike'. For those of you who want a refresher I'll give you a quick run down. 'Mike' is an immigrant from the United Kingdom who has permanent residence status. He has a severe mental illness and has been homeless numerous times throughout his lifetime. Like 'Elizabeth', 'Suzie'... Read More |
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Leonard and Elizabeth |
| 9/25/2008 4:50:47 PM |
| 'Leonard' moved into his new apartment a little over a week ago. It's in a much quieter neighborhood and is more nicely kept up. 'Leonard' likes it better than his old apartment, too. He especially likes that there is a Garcia's restaurant right across the street, as well as a Fry's and some other stores. His leg is healing, but he still uses a wheelchair to get... Read More |
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Volunteers Needed Now! |
| 9/24/2008 9:10:50 AM |
CASS is in immediate need of individuals interested in helping with website content/editing; building our social networking sites; and getting content up on Youtube Sound like something you would interested in? If yes, please contact Jennifer Dangremond at jdangremond@cass-az.org or call 602-256-6945, ext. 3025
We also are looking for volunteers to get involved with CASS'... Read More |
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A second chance |
| 9/9/2008 12:02:48 PM |
| 'Leonard' has been doing great since his release from the hospital. His recent intensive mental health care has been a significant factor in this success. He now has a team of people working to help him achieve success in all areas of his life. 'Leonard's' part in his success has been his compliance to his mental health case plan, which includes taking medication to... Read More |
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Good News |
| 8/1/2008 7:19:56 PM |
'Elizabeth'was awarded SSI following her hearing at the Social Security Administration andshould start receiving her SSI in the next 90 days. This will includeback pay from when she first applied in November of 2005. That's right;it took her almost three years to qualify again for SSI.
She states that she plans on celebrating by going to the nearest HometownBuffet and... Read More |
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National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week: November 16-22, 2008 |
| 8/1/2008 11:45:46 AM |
Each year, agencies, organizations and individuals from across the Valley come together during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness to help raise awareness about the men, women, and families who may need the Community's help. Please keep checking back to learn more abouts events happening during this important week.
Have an event you would like us to promote? Send an... Read More |
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Learn More About Mental Illness and Arnold v. Sarn |
| 8/1/2008 10:58:50 AM |
Many of the Valley's homeless men, women, and young adults struggle with serious mental illness which may directly contribute to homelessness and may impact an individual's efforts to gain self-sufficiency. Learn more about Arizona's response at this informative session hosted by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill - East Valley.
Education Meeting
August 5, 2008
Tuesday... Read More |
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Tempe Project Homeless Connect |
| 7/22/2008 5:04:20 PM |
TEMPE, Ariz. - On Friday, July 25, 2008 local service providers and community volunteers will come together for Tempe Project Homeless Connect, a one-day event to match the homeless community with needed services. The event is Tempe's seventh. Similar events have been offered quarterly since January 2007. At each previous event, an average of 55 volunteers served an average... Read More |
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Evicted |
| 7/17/2008 5:26:30 PM |
'Leonard' was recently evicted from his apartment. It wasn't due to his lack of paying rent though, as a local agency pays for that, it was because of a confrontation he had with a couple of his neighbors.
One of the symptoms of 'Leonard's' mental illness involves him putting together words that don't follow normal patterns of grammar, but whose sounds often rhyme. He... Read More |
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Hope |
| 7/17/2008 4:52:03 PM |
| Next week 'Elizabeth' has her court date to appeal the rejection of her SSI application. Considering the rejection was due to her not following up with the doctor's appointments required by the Social Security Administration and not a denial based on the severity or lack thereof of her disability, it is highly likely that now that she has proof from doctor's of her... Read More |
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Helping the Homeless |
| 7/11/2008 3:08:38 PM |
Valley of the Sun United Way is collecting water to benefit individuals and families experiencing homelessness and others in need. Please drop-off cases or gallon jugs of water. The water will be provided to local food banks for distribution to other non profit organizations throughout Maricopa County.
Drop-off locations and times are:
Monday, July 28, 2008 through Friday,... Read More |
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The latest updates |
| 6/27/2008 7:26:06 PM |
- 'Elizabeth' is in good spirits, as usual. She recently learned that the paperwork needed for her SSI appeal was given to her lawyer, from her mental health provider. Now that the lawyer has all the necessary paperwork, a court date has been set for late July. Before she attends the court date, she must prep for the case with her lawyer. 'Elizabeth' is scheduled to go... Read More
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Helping the Homeless |
| 6/10/2008 1:07:56 PM |
Yes, it is getting hot out. Imagine if you were on the streets without regular access to water. It would be hard to stay safe from the sweltering temps. If you live in Maricopa County - check out this link. Detailed maps indicate where you can drop off a bottled water donation or if you need access to water, hydration stations located throughout the Valley are listed... Read More |
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Evaluations and some fish |
| 6/6/2008 6:29:35 PM |
'Elizabeth' has been waiting for some time now to get her SSI reinstated. According to her, its been almost three years since she started the process of re-applying for SSI. Her benefits were stopped in the first place, because she went to prison for a couple of years. Upon her release she was able to receive General Assistance, but that was set up as a temporary fix,... Read More |
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