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Homeless ministries in the street,under the bridge,
and wherever we are needed
Dee Smith, Central TerritoryTrainer/Volunteer
Joyce Schau, Kansas/Western Missouri Divisional Social Services Director
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Comprehensive outreach program
Reach hard‐core homeless Provide basic necessities Build rapport and trust Make referrals
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HISTORY
1980’s – as needed1987 – “Official” program
2 evenings – Friday with Health Department
Home Sweet Home
Near the highway…Under the bridge…
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In the woods…In a culvert
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• Three evenings a week• Supported by volunteers
‐Salvation Army staff‐Community health providers‐Outreach workers
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Community Collaboration• Uplift• Taking It To The Streets• MARC (Mid America Regional
Council) Homeless Task Force • Swope Parkway Healthcare for the
Homeless
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Basic Necessities:• Food• Hydration• Socks• Gloves
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Basic Necessities:• Hats• Blankets• Toiletries• Medical
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Volunteers:• Prepare hot food• Put together goodie bags• Make sandwiches• Bag donuts
PREPARATION
Preparing sandwiches
Never too young to help
Preparing hot food Preparing the goodie bags
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Bagging snacks for goodie bagsMaking Christmas bags
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TAKING IT TO THE STREET
Volunteers:• Prepare beverages• Box up goodie bags• Hot food in cambros• Sandwiches in cooler• Load the truck
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Street outreach• Record those we help• Serve food and beverages• Distribute needed items i.e.
Blankets, socks, hygiene kits• Make referrals, as needed
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Report Form
• Date • Time leaving/returning• Staff on duty• Volunteer(s) on duty
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Report Form
• Sections for total numbers Persons served Items distributed Referrals
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Information sheet
Name Sex Race Age group Veteran Referral Item(s) given
In side margin we put the location they are served
On person assigned to fill out form
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Referrals to:• Shelter, General Assistance• Hotlines, Information• Health Care
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Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) Training‐Program in Colorado Spring, CO‐4 Police Officers dedicated to HOT‐Work with local service providers‐Ordinance in place to ban campsand pan handling
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Kansas City, MO proposed food sharing ordinance• Food Safety• Proper Permits• Trash Clean Up
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• Honk ‘N Holler Brochure• Honk ‘N Holler Flyer• Homeless Outreach Volunteer
Manual
PROGRAM INFORMATION
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Water Patrol
• During extreme heat• Check on homeless in
camps• Give out hydration
(water & sport drinks)
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Project Clean Up
• Saturday, March 29th
• 4 locations: 9 to noon
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Kansas and Western Missouri DivisionTimothy (Sean) Tyson
Divisional Disaster Services Director(816) 471‐4337