National Homeless Awareness Month
November 2017
The Alger Marquette Schoolcraft Continuum of Care Planning Body (AMSCoC), as part of National Homeless Awareness Month for November, will be hosting a number of public events aimed at raising awareness of homeless families and individuals in Alger, Marquette and Schoolcraft Counties.
The month long activities kick-off on November 2nd with the Upper Peninsula Homeless Summit at the Northern Michigan University from 8:15am-4:00pm. The cost is $49 and includes lunch. The remaining month-long events are free (see attached flyer). The public is encouraged to attend.
The AMSCoC is comprised of numerous and varied service agencies, businesses and formerly homeless individuals. The coalition is working throughout Alger, Marquette and Schoolcraft Counties as part of Michigan’s statewide plan to end homelessness in Michigan. This will be the fifth year the AMSCoC has organized these events. The annual Helen McCormick award will be presented to a volunteer in recognition of extraordinary service to the homeless community on Nov. 28th following a candlelight walk from the Janzen House to the Room At The Inn Warming Center. The award is named in honor of Helen McCormick whose vision and dedication to the service of homeless individuals fostered the creation of Room at the Inn.
According to Douglas Russell, Executive Director of Room at the Inn and a member of the Homeless Awareness Month Committee, “Our community has homeless individuals, youth, and families struggling to meet their basic needs. Our understanding of these challenges continues to improve as we learn more about their life circumstances and how we can better connect them with the opportunities and resources that they need. For more information, please contact Douglas Russell by phoning (906) 250-7461 or emailing him at douglas@roomattheinn.org.
Alger-Marquette Continuum of Care
Alger-Marquette-Schoolcraft Local Planning Body
Homeless Awareness Month Events
November 2017 2nd – Upper Peninsula Homeless Summit – 8:15am-4:15pm Northern Michigan University Register online at www.roomattheinn.org $49 Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, break snacks.
10th – Grandview Marquette Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – 600 Altamont Street 1:00pm Attendees are encouraged to take the bus or car pool as there will be no onsite parking.
16th – Public Awareness Program – Ishpeming Carnegie Library 5:30pm CoC members will present a program that details homeless data and highlight the work of the CoC in our communities. It is open to the public at no charge.
20th – Public Awareness Program – Munising Public Library 6:00pm CoC members will present a program that details homeless data and highlight the work of the CoC in our communities. It is open to the public at no charge.
28th – Candlelight Walk from the Janzen House to the Warming Center 5:15pm It is open to the public at no charge. Candles will be provided. **At the Warming Center, the annual Helen McCormick Homeless Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented.
29th – Public Awareness Program – Forsyth Public Library 5:30pm CoC members will present a program that details homeless data and highlight the work of the CoC in our communities. It is open to the public at no charge.
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