The Northeast Coalition for the Homeless

POETRY

CONTEST

Poetry Contest Rules

For more details contact:

Terí D. Horne

216/432-0540

• Enter your one favorite poem for a chance to win NEOCH’s Poetry Contest.
• Submission must be from a homeless person who was homeless within the last 12 months.
• Poetry Contests Winners will be notified by mail or phone. (voicemail available)
• Each Poet may only submit two poems for entry in the Poetry Contest.

Poetry Contest Awards

• A committee consisting of NEOCH staff and volunteers will choose the winners.
• Top winner of the NEOCH Poetry Contest will receive $100.00.
• 2nd, 3rd and 4th Place winner will also receive prizes.
• Top Four winners receive a ticket to the NEOCH Annual Meeting Dinner on May 5, 2006.
• Poetry Contest Winners will have their poem published in the Homeless Grapevine Newspaper.
• Bus passes for all poetry selected.

 

Submission entry deadline: April 13, 2006

Teri D. Horne

3631 Perkins Ave 3A-3

YOU COULD WIN $100! SUBMIT A POEM TODAY!!

Cleveland OH 44114

The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless

Please complete and submit this form with your entry. Remember you must be homeless or recently homeless within the past 12 months to be eligible for this contest. Top winner will receive $100.00! There will also be prizes for the 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th place winners.

Name:                                                                                           

Address:                                                                                        

Telephone:                                            

• Currently Homeless
• Was homeless within the last 12 months lived in                                                     shelter.
• Poem attached

Submission entry deadline: April 13, 2006

Terí D. Horne

3631 Perkins Ave 3A-3

Cleveland OH 44114

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