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Just the Facts: Homelessness and Poverty in our Community
Kathryn Boor Kathryn Boor

Just the Facts: Homelessness and Poverty in our Community

Just the Facts: Homeless and Poverty in our community. This is 2017 year data and speaks to the reality of poverty and homelessness in our community. Looking at who is impacted by homelessness, we see that 70% of the people in shelter identify as black and that family homelessness has increased by 24% since 2015.

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Hear for the Homeless: Benefit concert for NEOCH
Kathryn Boor Kathryn Boor

Hear for the Homeless: Benefit concert for NEOCH

Music is a bridge that can bring awareness and spur action. Emerging from Phil Collins's installation, my heart's in my hand..., currently on view at MOCA Cleveland, this special concert seeks to generate attention and support to help improve the conditions for homeless people in Cleveland. Benefitting Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH), the concert will feature musicians and bands from here and beyond who address social issues in their music and practice. The event will be held at Beachland Ballroom, a venue that has long provided a stage for musicians who inspire change. 

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Kathryn Boor Kathryn Boor

Last Night

Last night I ate chicken wings from the garbage can on 4th street it’s a good place to find doggie bags from the restaurants on that street.  I walked over to the alley next to May Company, got in the corner and slept.

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Kathryn Boor Kathryn Boor

Updated Street Card Published

The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless announced the publication of the Homeless Street Card for 2018.  We are so thankful to University Hospitals for sponsoring this years printing.  The Homeless Street Card is a front and back piece of paper updated every year that contains extensive information on resources such as shelters, meal sites, job training agencies, health clinics, chemical dependency services and drop in centers. This valuable and convenient resource makes it easy for homeless individuals to find the assistance they need to get out of their situation

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Kathryn Boor Kathryn Boor

HOMELESS CONGRESS Notes-- SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 -- COSGROVE

After introductions of those in attendance, and giving an overview of the Homeless Congress (what it is; how it functions; where and how to address complaints), Christopher Knestrick asked for the approval of, or additions to, the meeting’s Agenda.

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