Upcoming Dates and Updated Information
The latest advocacy newsletter from the Coalition is available and was sent electronically to our members. If you would like a copy, you just need to become a paid member of NEOCH here. We have made updates to the NEOCH website recently including an update of the 15 items available to auction for anyone who donates to the Hand Up Gala will have their name entered in a random drawing. The Hand Up Gala is set for October 21 with a kickoff luncheon for those who frequent the shelters and meal programs.
NEOCH staff met with County Council member Julian Rogers yesterday to discuss regulating the shelters. He agreed that there needs to be some kind or regulation in law, and was willing to put his name on the website that if presented with a law, he would support it. This means that the Homeless Congress has gathered six members of the Cuyahoga County Council who have publicly proclaimed their support. We hope to have a piece of legislation to discuss in the fall. We have talked to two or three other members, but did not get a firm commitment.
Finally, on the NEOCH website, we have updated the list of homeless liaisons for each school district in Cuyahoga County. This resource page is available to children who are struggling with the housing, and need help to maintain their school participation. It is federal and state law that children and youth who become homeless do not have to have their education disrupted, but who do you go to in order to get help with transportation? This page gives the 2011 to 2012 liaisons for every school district in the County. All of the charter and private schools must have a liaison, but we do not have the means to list all those contacts. Contact your school administrator if you or your children need help maintaining your a stable educational environment during a period of homelessness. If you have problems, feel free to call NEOCH at 216/432-0540.
Brian
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