This is Larry Davis our former Volunteer Coordinator and current Board Member talking about the importance of the Street Voices Program to the community.
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Tuesday, July 01, 2014
Funding Changes Announced
The United Way on June 19th announced that they were funding 70 fewer programs in the community. To find out more about the program funding the United Way is cutting click this link
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Street Chronicle Newspaper Personal Story
The Street Chronicle is our street newspaper. Ken Payton of NEOCH trains the individuals to sell the papers. To find out more about what he does click this link
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The Street Voices Program
Do you have people in your school or church who do not understand the struggle of poverty? Do you want to dispel the myths about homelessness to your students, friends, co-workers, and family? Then, the Street Voices Program brought to you by NEOCH is something you might to bring to your church, synagogue, school, or civic organization
To find out more information about the Street Voices program click this link
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"Make Your Mark" Nonprofit Voter Engagement Training
On July 17th we will be having a meeting that will teach you how to take advantage of your vote. For more information on the meeting click this link
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An Open Letter to City and County Government
We wrote an open letter to Mayor Jackson and County Executive Fitzgerald about developing an affordable housing plan.
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Proposals to Improve the Conditions in the Shelters
Passed on August 8, 2013 at a Homeless Congress meeting, a new shelter standards proposal was drafted and agreed upon. This proposal outlines the most essential shelter standards suggested by the Homeless Congress at earlier meetings.
To find out more about these proposals click this link
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Unfriendly Honolulu Push Homeless People Out
Honolulu is a beautiful place to live, but a horrible place to be homeless. Honolulu police are officially cracking down on homelessness at the direction of the Mayor. They are confiscating personal belongings, closing public parks at night, banning tents and lean-tos in public spaces, imposing fines for public urination/defecation, and rousting those from sleep on the sidewalks.
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We had a really nice meeting with the homeless providers to talk about getting homeless people registered and ready to vote. To that end, we have also updated our website with the above logo on many pages. To find out more information click this link
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Tuesday, June 10, 2014
New Street Voices Video: Debbie the IRS Agent
To read and watch the video about Debbie click this link
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Nice Note to NEOCH
We received a nice note from Carolyn at the Middleburg Heights Women's Club.
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Putting Together a Plan for Homeless Voting
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CAHA Housing Meeting from June 2014
At the recent Cuyahoga Affordable Housing Alliance meeting held on Monday, June 2 at the US Bank Centre, attendees discussed various changes, updates, and projects concerning public housing.
For more information on the CAHA Housing Meeting click this link
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Housing Cleveland Website is a Wonderful Resource
HousingCleveland.org is a website constructed by a whole host of non-profit and government organizations. A FREE website for housing related needs. Helping people to have access to affordable housing in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
For more information on HousingCleveland.com click this link
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Housing 101 Has Space for you
The next Housing 101 will take place at NEOCH on June 13 at 10 a.m. We still have space for you to attend.
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New Street Chronicle Available for Sale
The new issue of the Street Chronicle (Issue #21.2) is out on the streets right now and being sold mostly at the West Side Market and downtown.
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The Path Forward in the Police Shootings
The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless is thankful for the indictment of the officers and supervisors in the shooting of Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams, both of whom were experiencing homelessness.
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Fund to Help those Burnt Out in the Flats
To find out how to help those burnt out in the flats click this link
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New Video Posted for Street Voices
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Spice Alert Issued for the Shelters
The National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council has issued a warning for the shelters to be aware of a dangerous new drug that is sending homeless people to the hospital.
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