Helping the Homeless - Tempe |
| 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 most up to date news |
| 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 homeless, summer heat, water, phoenix |
| 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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An evaluation and 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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homelessness, mental illness, skid row, classical music |
| 6/3/2008 5:21:25 PM |
From amazon.com
Starred Review. Scurrying back to his office one day, Lopez, a columnist for the L.A. Times, is stopped short by the ethereal strains of a violin. Searching for the sound, he spots a homeless man coaxing those beautiful sounds from a battered two-string violin. When the man finishes, Lopez compliments him briefly and rushes off to write about his newfound... Read More |
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Ways to Help the Homeless |
| 5/26/2008 1:58:35 AM |
Many of us have been confronted by the homeless.
But is it right to give a homeless person money? Although we'd like to be good samaritans, it may not be the best idea to give direct money to a homeless person. You really don't know what they're going to do with that money. It would be nice to think that in a perfect world, a homeless person would purchase food; however,... Read More |
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Insights |
| 5/24/2008 3:25:59 PM |
 The past couple weeks have been especially tough for 'Elizabeth'. Her boyfriend has not shown up during the weekends, even though he has promised twice, to take her to the zoo. This upset 'Elizabeth' quite a bit last Saturday, but this Saturday was different. This Saturday, she learned how to make jewelry with beads. She said that instead of waiting around for her... Read More |
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Another successful story |
| 5/23/2008 8:13:47 PM |
| 'Mike' is an immigrant to the United States. He came to the U.S. several years ago. Somewhere along the way he lost his permanent residency card. In order to apply for SSI benefits, get a Social Security card and do many other things, 'Mike' needed a replacement permanent resident card. To get a replacement card, he and I had to jump through many hoops and wait for... Read More |
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Stimulus, homeless, support, donate |
| 5/22/2008 4:13:57 PM |
stim ·u ·lus n. ~Something that encourages an activity or process to begin~ Learn more at www.cass-az.org or call 602-417-9800.
Considering sharing a little of your recent stimulus check to support services for homeless men, women, and children living in our community.
Your financial support will make sure she has a place of safety and security tonight and the chance for a... Read More |
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Update on Leonard |
| 5/16/2008 8:47:48 PM |
| As of today, Leonard has been in his own apartment for about two and one half months. Quite an accomplishment for someone suffering from schizophrenia who is not taking any medication and who only has food stamps as a source of income. He is still keeping his apartment amazingly clean and has a great attitude. Life has not been without difficulties, however. This week... Read More |
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Easy Ways to Help the Homeless |
| 5/16/2008 3:02:34 AM |
| Our country has seen some negative economic happenings in the past couple of years that has put even more of our people on the streets. Providing services for the homeless should not be a job only done by our government. As an individual, we each need to do our part to keep fewer homeless. The idea of a homeless shelter is only as good as the amount of people that it can... Read More |
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Giving back to receive so much more…Volunteer at CASS! |
| 5/15/2008 9:11:05 AM |
Water donations received at CASS
There are plenty of ways to support the homeless men, women and children staying at CASS. You could……… Coordinate an in-kind donation drive of clothing, non-perishable food items or water just to name a few; Come teach/perform/display your own individual artistic expression (i.e. music, art, poetry); Put your professional skills to use and... Read More |
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Life is going well |
| 5/9/2008 7:45:59 PM |
| This week 'Elizabeth' accomplished quite a bit, despite a broken arm. She attended both of her group therapy classes, her individual counseling session, created a new case plan with her Magellan case manager and attended her monthly appointment with her probation officer. She also got some moderately good news from the Orthopedist, who said that she does not need surgery... Read More |
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Golfing to help homeless kids get dental care |
| 5/9/2008 4:04:13 PM |
| Ever play night golf? Last week, 55 people helped to kick off CASS’ first ever night-time golf tournament to benefit the CASS Dental Clinic. Continental Golf Course in Scottsdale set up a great 9-hole “glow” course (big thanks to James and Steven for all your help) and our golfers tried their best to sink those putts. Thank you to all who participated - You helped us raise over... Read More |
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Ways to Help the Homeless |
| 5/6/2008 4:19:06 AM |
How can you help the homeless?
If you're ever confronted by a homeless person, you have come face-to-face with a major social dilemma in our country. Should you give them money? Or should you just walk away? Here are some tips to help the homeless, whether you're face-to-face with a homeless individual or you want to help the homeless as a whole. |
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Some adversity |
| 5/2/2008 7:20:44 PM |
| While getting out of her new bed recently, 'Elizabeth' got her feet tangled up in her comforter and fell to the ground. She ended up breaking her arm on the fall. Despite tremendous pain and living on her own for the first time in her life, she figured out what she needed to do and called AHCCCS. She was then able to get a cab, courtesy of AHCCCS, and go to an urgent... Read More |
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Providing Services For The Homeless Is Very Rewarding |
| 4/26/2008 5:46:22 AM |
| There is nothing more rewarding than providing services for the homeless. You never know when things may go a little wrong and circumstances may lead you to need the kindness and compassion of other people. Providing services for the homeless allows each one of us the opportunity to give back to society and help uplift someone else's life. There are many different ways to... Read More |
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