Third Annual Project Homeless Connect Orange County

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Third AnnualProject Homeless Connect Orange
County
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Our Mission

• To provide a one-day, one-stop community-wide
  resource center that will link homeless
  individuals or those at risk of experiencing
  homelessness to a broad range of basic services.

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Our Vision
To create opportunities for all businesses,
citizens and agencies in Orange County to end
homelessness and to support those most at risk.
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• Reasons for Homelessness
• Inadequate Services
• Insufficient Income
• Inadequate Discharge Planning
• Lack of Affordable Housing

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Services That Make A Difference In Orange County

• Medical Services
• Dental Services
• Food
• Housing Options
• Veterans Benefits
• Mental Health Choices
• Clothing
• Legal Services
• Foot Care
• Employment Opportunities
• Department of Social Services

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2008 Project Homeless Connect Event
Communities Working Together
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Current Needs For The Event

• Coats (new or gently used)
• Hats, gloves, scarves
• Socks
• Undergarments (men women)
• Personal care items (shampoo, soaps, deodorant,
  talcum powder, lip balm, etc.)
• Backpacks (new or gently used)
• School Supplies (paper, pencils, crayons, etc.)

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How To Get Involved

• Sponsor the Event
• Collect Personal Care Items
• Donate Food
• Volunteer During the Event
• Donate Services

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Event Date Thursday, October 8, 2009
Sponsored by Orange County Partnership to
End Homelessness Event Location Hargraves
Center 216 N. Roberson St. Chapel
Hill, NC Event Time 900 a.m. 330 p.m.
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For more information call Jamie Rohe
at 919.249.2496 jrohe_at_co.orange.nc.us
The steering committee for
Project Homeless Connect will provide handouts,
give presentations and discuss ways for your
involvement in this project. Your support is
needed to end homelessness in Orange County.
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