What types of things can you do to help end family homelessness?
Direct Support for Families:
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Meal Preparation & Serving:
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Prepare and serve nutritious meals at the day center or host sites.
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Organize and lead meal-packing events for families to take with them.
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Childcare:
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Provide childcare during family meetings, workshops, or while parents attend job interviews.
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Offer age-appropriate activities for children at the day center.
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Tutoring & Homework Help:
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Assist children with schoolwork and homework.
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Organize and lead educational activities and games.
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Life Skills Workshops:
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Facilitate workshops on budgeting, cooking, job searching, and other essential life skills.
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Mentoring:
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Provide one-on-one support and guidance to families as they navigate their housing journey.
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Operational Support:
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Donation Sorting & Organization:
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Sort, organize, and inventory donated clothing, household goods, and other essential items.
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Office Assistance:
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Help answer phone calls or texts, or do follow up calls (CAN BE REMOTE, from home or mobile).
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Assist with administrative duties such as scheduling and correspondence.
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Event Planning & Coordination:
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Assist with planning and executing fundraising events, awareness campaigns, and community outreach activities.
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Maintenance & Housekeeping:
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Help maintain the cleanliness and order of the day center and host sites.
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Transportation:
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Assist with transporting families to and from appointments, job interviews, and other necessary locations. (May require a valid driver's license and insurance)
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Community Outreach:
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Fundraising:
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Participate in fundraising activities such as soliciting donations, organizing events, and engaging with local businesses.
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Public Awareness:
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Raise awareness about homelessness and the work of Family Promise through public speaking engagements, community presentations, and social media campaigns.
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Community Partnerships:
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Build relationships with local businesses, schools, and other community organizations to secure resources and support for families.
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