Project Renewal is building a new supportive housing project in the Bronx to provide housing and services for 105 formerly homeless individuals living with mental illness or recovering from addiction. The project includes two residential wings around a central courtyard, with studio apartments for homeless adults and a dormitory for men recovering from addiction. It will offer on-site psychiatric care, substance abuse treatment, job training, and case management. Project Renewal is expanding its affordable housing programs to help meet the high demand for services from homeless and low-income New Yorkers.
Project Renewal created permanent housing for graduates of their Parole Support and Treatment Program (PSTP), giving vulnerable individuals with criminal histories and mental illness a stable foundation. The PSTP uses a multidisciplinary team to help clients transition from prison to community living. Many clients have never had a permanent home and were in foster care. A client thanked Project Renewal for their support with budgeting and medication, saying his new apartment allows him independence. Volunteers started an arts program at a men's shelter to provide a creative outlet and new friendships for those struggling with addiction.
1. The West Coast Times summarized the discussions from the DCHS 1977 West Coast Chapter meeting hosted by Leo and Juliet.
2. Key topics included approving previous meeting minutes, the treasurer's financial report, and officially naming the group.
3. The West Coast and Midwest chapters pledged financial contributions towards an upcoming reunion.
This document is the newsletter of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay providing updates on the club's activities from October 19-25, 2009. It includes a letter from the club president discussing projects, events, and new members. It also outlines changes to the board structure and elections coming up in December. Additionally, it mentions several fundraising and community service projects the club is working on or has recently completed.
The weekly newsletter from The Basilica of Saint Mary provides information about opportunities to promote peace and sustainability through electronics recycling and supporting local agriculture. In January, parishioners can recycle old electronics to reduce toxic pollution and funding of violence from metal mining. The metals will be reused, reducing the need for new mining. The newsletter also discusses the importance of sustainable agriculture and supporting farmers' dignity through recognizing their role in communities and economies.
The American Red Cross mobilized staff and volunteers in preparation for Hurricane Irene, putting plans into action to open nearly 500 shelters from North Carolina to New England, providing over 48,000 overnight stays. The Red Cross was able to quickly respond due to donor support, with supplies pre-positioned, disaster workers on standby, and shelters ready. Inside the shelters, evacuees received cots, blankets, meals and any needed medical assistance or replacement medications. The Red Cross expects to continue sheltering and relief efforts for weeks as damage is assessed. Donations are needed to support ongoing disaster relief operations.
LA: New Orleans: Bioswales in the BayouSotirakou964
The article summarizes the successful completion of the third annual WEF Service Project organized by the Students and Young Professionals Committee (SYPC). Over 75 volunteers helped build a 125 foot by 30 foot bioswale in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward to direct stormwater and improve water quality. The project was accompanied by a water carnival with educational booths. Planning is underway for next year's project in Los Angeles. The article also provides updates on other SYPC events at WEFTEC including the Young Professionals reception, process automation workshop, career fair, and student design competition.
This document provides updates on Nevada Wilderness Project activities in Fall 2006, including:
1) Efforts to pass the White Pine County Conservation Act to designate over 545,000 acres as wilderness, including bringing local supporters to Washington DC to advocate.
2) A camping trip of 9 women to explore the Schell Creek Mountains wilderness area proposal amidst snow and hail.
3) Highlights of the annual Nevada Wilderness Week in Washington DC, including meetings with members of Congress.
4) A spotlight on longtime volunteer Derek Bloomquist who has inventoried over 1 million acres for the project since 2002.
Will Harris, a 32-year-old city prosecutor, suffered a brain injury that put him into a coma for two months with countless seizures. Against all expectations, he awoke from the coma on the day after Christmas and began recovering. While the injury has changed his life drastically, Will has a positive attitude and refuses to feel sorry for himself, hoping to someday walk and practice law again with the support of his loving wife Nikka and community. Before the injury, Will was well-liked in his new job in Rochester and making a good life with his wife, enjoying the community.
Project Renewal created permanent housing for graduates of their Parole Support and Treatment Program (PSTP), giving vulnerable individuals with criminal histories and mental illness a stable foundation. The PSTP uses a multidisciplinary team to help clients transition from prison to community living. Many clients have never had a permanent home and were in foster care. A client thanked Project Renewal for their support with budgeting and medication, saying his new apartment allows him independence. Volunteers started an arts program at a men's shelter to provide a creative outlet and new friendships for those struggling with addiction.
1. The West Coast Times summarized the discussions from the DCHS 1977 West Coast Chapter meeting hosted by Leo and Juliet.
2. Key topics included approving previous meeting minutes, the treasurer's financial report, and officially naming the group.
3. The West Coast and Midwest chapters pledged financial contributions towards an upcoming reunion.
This document is the newsletter of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay providing updates on the club's activities from October 19-25, 2009. It includes a letter from the club president discussing projects, events, and new members. It also outlines changes to the board structure and elections coming up in December. Additionally, it mentions several fundraising and community service projects the club is working on or has recently completed.
The weekly newsletter from The Basilica of Saint Mary provides information about opportunities to promote peace and sustainability through electronics recycling and supporting local agriculture. In January, parishioners can recycle old electronics to reduce toxic pollution and funding of violence from metal mining. The metals will be reused, reducing the need for new mining. The newsletter also discusses the importance of sustainable agriculture and supporting farmers' dignity through recognizing their role in communities and economies.
The American Red Cross mobilized staff and volunteers in preparation for Hurricane Irene, putting plans into action to open nearly 500 shelters from North Carolina to New England, providing over 48,000 overnight stays. The Red Cross was able to quickly respond due to donor support, with supplies pre-positioned, disaster workers on standby, and shelters ready. Inside the shelters, evacuees received cots, blankets, meals and any needed medical assistance or replacement medications. The Red Cross expects to continue sheltering and relief efforts for weeks as damage is assessed. Donations are needed to support ongoing disaster relief operations.
LA: New Orleans: Bioswales in the BayouSotirakou964
The article summarizes the successful completion of the third annual WEF Service Project organized by the Students and Young Professionals Committee (SYPC). Over 75 volunteers helped build a 125 foot by 30 foot bioswale in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward to direct stormwater and improve water quality. The project was accompanied by a water carnival with educational booths. Planning is underway for next year's project in Los Angeles. The article also provides updates on other SYPC events at WEFTEC including the Young Professionals reception, process automation workshop, career fair, and student design competition.
This document provides updates on Nevada Wilderness Project activities in Fall 2006, including:
1) Efforts to pass the White Pine County Conservation Act to designate over 545,000 acres as wilderness, including bringing local supporters to Washington DC to advocate.
2) A camping trip of 9 women to explore the Schell Creek Mountains wilderness area proposal amidst snow and hail.
3) Highlights of the annual Nevada Wilderness Week in Washington DC, including meetings with members of Congress.
4) A spotlight on longtime volunteer Derek Bloomquist who has inventoried over 1 million acres for the project since 2002.
Will Harris, a 32-year-old city prosecutor, suffered a brain injury that put him into a coma for two months with countless seizures. Against all expectations, he awoke from the coma on the day after Christmas and began recovering. While the injury has changed his life drastically, Will has a positive attitude and refuses to feel sorry for himself, hoping to someday walk and practice law again with the support of his loving wife Nikka and community. Before the injury, Will was well-liked in his new job in Rochester and making a good life with his wife, enjoying the community.
The document announces an upcoming invasive plants workshop hosted by several organizations to help homeowners and land managers learn how to control invasive plants like kudzu. It also discusses Keep Anderson County Beautiful's (KACB) efforts to educate the public about litter and recycling at the Anderson County Fair and to beautify Oak Ridge entrances with new landscaping. KACB encourages the public to support their efforts by becoming members or making donations.
The article summarizes plans for a new Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic in Greenville, North Carolina. A groundbreaking ceremony for the $3.8 million, 116,000 square foot clinic will be held on January 12th. The new clinic will offer expanded specialty services and reduce trips for local veterans to the main VA hospital in Durham. It will supplement other clinics in Eastern North Carolina with services like audiology, cardiology, and dermatology. A February groundbreaking is also planned for a 95-room extended stay Marriott hotel near the new VA clinic meant to serve veterans and their families.
The document summarizes the introduction of the Lincoln County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2004, which includes 770,000 acres of wilderness designation. It provides details on the bill, reactions from the Nevada Wilderness Coalition, and media coverage. It encourages readers to write letters to their representatives asking them to protect additional areas like the Pahranagat Range by revising the bill.
The document provides information about a meeting hosted by Naperville for Clean Energy and Conservation (NCEC) and the Sierra Club of Illinois on December 12th to discuss fracking. It notes that fracking involves pumping frack fluids into deep injection wells, which has caused earthquakes in some areas. It also notes that major fault lines run through Illinois, so understanding potential seismic impacts is important. Finally, it quotes a state geologist saying that while fracking is producing a lot of oil and gas, the technology is still on a learning curve and better understanding potential impacts.
A slideshow documenting tree sculptures created from trees killed by Hurricane Ike in Galveston, Texas was created by Jack Cross and initially sent to friends. However, it quickly went viral as recipients shared it widely. The slideshow features 24 sculptures and is set to music. It has provided comfort and inspiration to many across the country coping with tree loss from disasters. Cross is pleased his small project has helped promote Galveston Island, where he was born and raised and still loves.
The document summarizes the experiences of a team from Peace and Hope Trust on a recent trip to Nicaragua. It describes their work building schools, clinics, and conducting dental care. It highlights the extreme poverty seen in Bluefields, including families living in makeshift shacks near a rubbish tip and scavenging for food. The Trust is launching a new initiative to sponsor the construction of basic housing for the most impoverished families.
This document contains several short articles about notable people, places, and things related to Illinois:
1) Jane Addams is profiled as a famous Illinoisan who founded Hull House in Chicago to help poor immigrants. She was inspired by settlement houses she saw in England.
2) Lake Michigan is described as one of the Great Lakes forming Illinois' northeast border. It is over 900 feet deep and linked to rivers via canals for shipping.
3) The cardinal was voted as the Illinois state bird by schoolchildren. Male cardinals are bright red while females are dull brown.
This document summarizes the protection of 768,294 acres of wilderness in Nevada through the Lincoln County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2004. It highlights two areas protected - the 28,000+ acre Mt. Irish Range Wilderness and the 13,000 acre Big Rocks Wilderness. It also profiles Kurt Kuznicki, a wilderness activist who has gotten involved recently and inspired others through his efforts to protect remaining unprotected wilderness lands in Nevada.
This document is a newsletter from the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club covering various environmental issues and events in January and February 2007. It includes articles about the impacts of off-highway vehicle use, a political effort to protect the Giant Sequoia National Monument from logging, and upcoming group hikes and meetings. Group activities such as cleanups, film screenings, and potlucks are also announced.
The Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay bulletin provides updates on:
1) An upcoming project launch for Manna Industries' "Kid's Kitchen" and a club visit planned for May 19th.
2) Recognition of club members Elizabeth and Graeme receiving awards and a trip for their business.
3) Details for the club's first Changeover Dinner on July 1st at the Nedlands Golf Club.
The document is a newsletter from ThinkNDN, an Aboriginal radio show in Vancouver. It provides the following information:
1) ThinkNDN was awarded its third Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award for "Best Aboriginal Music Radio Show/Program."
2) ThinkNDN is looking for two new hosts for the radio show and provides details on how to apply.
3) Upcoming community events are advertised, including the Grand Opening of the Aboriginal Mother Centre, the Talking Stick Festival of Indigenous arts in February/March 2012, and the Rogers Santa Claus Parade on December 4, 2011.
The Northern Illinois University Public Administration Student Association executive committee met on November 19, 2009. They discussed upcoming social events, gathering student feedback, and the Angel Tree charity project. The committee divided responsibilities for collecting student opinions after Thanksgiving and began planning a professional development panel for the spring on career topics. Their next meeting was scheduled for after the winter break.
Project Renewal is a nonprofit organization that aims to end homelessness in New York City. Their annual report discusses their mission of empowering homeless individuals to rebuild their lives through housing, healthcare, job training, and treatment programs. They helped over 13,000 New Yorkers in the past year through innovative programs that break the cycle of homelessness. Their services include medical vans, detoxification, counseling, job training, addiction treatment, and housing. The report highlights the stories of individuals who were able to transform their lives with Project Renewal's comprehensive support.
Project Renewal celebrated the retirement of its long-time President and CEO, Ed Geffner, after 33 years of service. It also announced the selection of Mitchell Netburn as the new President and CEO. The organization held a successful gala fundraiser that raised $825,000 for its programs serving homeless individuals. Long-time employee Joseph Small credited the organization's "full service" programs for helping him recover from drug addiction and get back on his feet.
Renewal Farm in Garrison, NY gives men in recovery from substance abuse a chance to rebuild their lives through organic farming. The men split their time between counseling and growing produce and flowers. After six months, they have improved self-esteem, work skills, and the chance to sell their harvest. The farm has been welcomed by the local community. One graduate found Renewal Farm to be the best thing for his recovery after years of addiction and incarceration.
In New York City shelters today, the number of homeless adults and children has risen to an unprecedented 50,000.
Thousands of men and women have lost their health, homes and jobs--all because of mental illness and addiction. While some people have recovered from the financial crisis, many others have been left behind. Too many veterans who bravely served our country are in need of medical care, permanent homes and job training.
Project Renewal is dedicated to helping these New Yorkers renew their lives and reclaim hope. When you make a gift to Project Renewal, you help a homeless New Yorker recover what they've lost and create a better future for themselves and their loves ones.
This document provides information on Project Renewal's programs and recent recognition. It summarizes that Project Renewal was recognized by federal agencies for its innovative healthcare programs that have helped homeless individuals with high barriers to care. It was also honored for its culinary arts training program that has helped over 1,000 graduates secure jobs and financial independence. The document also describes Project Renewal's new En Casa program that provides housing and support to help families stay together and access health services, education, and employment opportunities.
This document lists donors who have contributed to Project Renewal, a nonprofit organization, at different donation levels. It recognizes donors who have given $20,000 or more as part of the President's Circle, $10,000 or more as part of the Director's Circle, $5,000 or more as Benefactors, $2,500 or more as Sponsors, and $1,250 or more as Patrons. It also includes short messages of support and congratulations to Project Renewal from Laymen Global and the Arbeiter Family.
This document summarizes the development of an initiative in Wadi Attir that aims to promote sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and environmental conservation. It established facilities for herding, dairy, cheese-making, medicinal plants, and indigenous vegetables. The site includes a visitor center, uses hybrid solar/wind power and bio-gas, and treats wastewater for irrigation and composting. Important events in its development included a cornerstone laying ceremony, site preparation, olive grove planting, and visits from donors and groups.
Volunteers from various organizations decorated and furnished 10 apartments at Jane Cizik Garden Place, a housing community for women operated by The Women's Home. The Adopt a Unit project aimed to make the transition into housing more comfortable for vulnerable women. Volunteers pulled together furniture, decorations, and appliances to transform empty units into homes. An open house event allowed volunteers and tenants to see the results and inspire the tenants. The project helped tenants feel settled as they work to rebuild their lives with support from The Women's Home.
The document announces an upcoming invasive plants workshop hosted by several organizations to help homeowners and land managers learn how to control invasive plants like kudzu. It also discusses Keep Anderson County Beautiful's (KACB) efforts to educate the public about litter and recycling at the Anderson County Fair and to beautify Oak Ridge entrances with new landscaping. KACB encourages the public to support their efforts by becoming members or making donations.
The article summarizes plans for a new Veterans Affairs (VA) clinic in Greenville, North Carolina. A groundbreaking ceremony for the $3.8 million, 116,000 square foot clinic will be held on January 12th. The new clinic will offer expanded specialty services and reduce trips for local veterans to the main VA hospital in Durham. It will supplement other clinics in Eastern North Carolina with services like audiology, cardiology, and dermatology. A February groundbreaking is also planned for a 95-room extended stay Marriott hotel near the new VA clinic meant to serve veterans and their families.
The document summarizes the introduction of the Lincoln County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2004, which includes 770,000 acres of wilderness designation. It provides details on the bill, reactions from the Nevada Wilderness Coalition, and media coverage. It encourages readers to write letters to their representatives asking them to protect additional areas like the Pahranagat Range by revising the bill.
The document provides information about a meeting hosted by Naperville for Clean Energy and Conservation (NCEC) and the Sierra Club of Illinois on December 12th to discuss fracking. It notes that fracking involves pumping frack fluids into deep injection wells, which has caused earthquakes in some areas. It also notes that major fault lines run through Illinois, so understanding potential seismic impacts is important. Finally, it quotes a state geologist saying that while fracking is producing a lot of oil and gas, the technology is still on a learning curve and better understanding potential impacts.
A slideshow documenting tree sculptures created from trees killed by Hurricane Ike in Galveston, Texas was created by Jack Cross and initially sent to friends. However, it quickly went viral as recipients shared it widely. The slideshow features 24 sculptures and is set to music. It has provided comfort and inspiration to many across the country coping with tree loss from disasters. Cross is pleased his small project has helped promote Galveston Island, where he was born and raised and still loves.
The document summarizes the experiences of a team from Peace and Hope Trust on a recent trip to Nicaragua. It describes their work building schools, clinics, and conducting dental care. It highlights the extreme poverty seen in Bluefields, including families living in makeshift shacks near a rubbish tip and scavenging for food. The Trust is launching a new initiative to sponsor the construction of basic housing for the most impoverished families.
This document contains several short articles about notable people, places, and things related to Illinois:
1) Jane Addams is profiled as a famous Illinoisan who founded Hull House in Chicago to help poor immigrants. She was inspired by settlement houses she saw in England.
2) Lake Michigan is described as one of the Great Lakes forming Illinois' northeast border. It is over 900 feet deep and linked to rivers via canals for shipping.
3) The cardinal was voted as the Illinois state bird by schoolchildren. Male cardinals are bright red while females are dull brown.
This document summarizes the protection of 768,294 acres of wilderness in Nevada through the Lincoln County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2004. It highlights two areas protected - the 28,000+ acre Mt. Irish Range Wilderness and the 13,000 acre Big Rocks Wilderness. It also profiles Kurt Kuznicki, a wilderness activist who has gotten involved recently and inspired others through his efforts to protect remaining unprotected wilderness lands in Nevada.
This document is a newsletter from the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club covering various environmental issues and events in January and February 2007. It includes articles about the impacts of off-highway vehicle use, a political effort to protect the Giant Sequoia National Monument from logging, and upcoming group hikes and meetings. Group activities such as cleanups, film screenings, and potlucks are also announced.
The Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay bulletin provides updates on:
1) An upcoming project launch for Manna Industries' "Kid's Kitchen" and a club visit planned for May 19th.
2) Recognition of club members Elizabeth and Graeme receiving awards and a trip for their business.
3) Details for the club's first Changeover Dinner on July 1st at the Nedlands Golf Club.
The document is a newsletter from ThinkNDN, an Aboriginal radio show in Vancouver. It provides the following information:
1) ThinkNDN was awarded its third Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award for "Best Aboriginal Music Radio Show/Program."
2) ThinkNDN is looking for two new hosts for the radio show and provides details on how to apply.
3) Upcoming community events are advertised, including the Grand Opening of the Aboriginal Mother Centre, the Talking Stick Festival of Indigenous arts in February/March 2012, and the Rogers Santa Claus Parade on December 4, 2011.
The Northern Illinois University Public Administration Student Association executive committee met on November 19, 2009. They discussed upcoming social events, gathering student feedback, and the Angel Tree charity project. The committee divided responsibilities for collecting student opinions after Thanksgiving and began planning a professional development panel for the spring on career topics. Their next meeting was scheduled for after the winter break.
Project Renewal is a nonprofit organization that aims to end homelessness in New York City. Their annual report discusses their mission of empowering homeless individuals to rebuild their lives through housing, healthcare, job training, and treatment programs. They helped over 13,000 New Yorkers in the past year through innovative programs that break the cycle of homelessness. Their services include medical vans, detoxification, counseling, job training, addiction treatment, and housing. The report highlights the stories of individuals who were able to transform their lives with Project Renewal's comprehensive support.
Project Renewal celebrated the retirement of its long-time President and CEO, Ed Geffner, after 33 years of service. It also announced the selection of Mitchell Netburn as the new President and CEO. The organization held a successful gala fundraiser that raised $825,000 for its programs serving homeless individuals. Long-time employee Joseph Small credited the organization's "full service" programs for helping him recover from drug addiction and get back on his feet.
Renewal Farm in Garrison, NY gives men in recovery from substance abuse a chance to rebuild their lives through organic farming. The men split their time between counseling and growing produce and flowers. After six months, they have improved self-esteem, work skills, and the chance to sell their harvest. The farm has been welcomed by the local community. One graduate found Renewal Farm to be the best thing for his recovery after years of addiction and incarceration.
In New York City shelters today, the number of homeless adults and children has risen to an unprecedented 50,000.
Thousands of men and women have lost their health, homes and jobs--all because of mental illness and addiction. While some people have recovered from the financial crisis, many others have been left behind. Too many veterans who bravely served our country are in need of medical care, permanent homes and job training.
Project Renewal is dedicated to helping these New Yorkers renew their lives and reclaim hope. When you make a gift to Project Renewal, you help a homeless New Yorker recover what they've lost and create a better future for themselves and their loves ones.
This document provides information on Project Renewal's programs and recent recognition. It summarizes that Project Renewal was recognized by federal agencies for its innovative healthcare programs that have helped homeless individuals with high barriers to care. It was also honored for its culinary arts training program that has helped over 1,000 graduates secure jobs and financial independence. The document also describes Project Renewal's new En Casa program that provides housing and support to help families stay together and access health services, education, and employment opportunities.
This document lists donors who have contributed to Project Renewal, a nonprofit organization, at different donation levels. It recognizes donors who have given $20,000 or more as part of the President's Circle, $10,000 or more as part of the Director's Circle, $5,000 or more as Benefactors, $2,500 or more as Sponsors, and $1,250 or more as Patrons. It also includes short messages of support and congratulations to Project Renewal from Laymen Global and the Arbeiter Family.
This document summarizes the development of an initiative in Wadi Attir that aims to promote sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and environmental conservation. It established facilities for herding, dairy, cheese-making, medicinal plants, and indigenous vegetables. The site includes a visitor center, uses hybrid solar/wind power and bio-gas, and treats wastewater for irrigation and composting. Important events in its development included a cornerstone laying ceremony, site preparation, olive grove planting, and visits from donors and groups.
Volunteers from various organizations decorated and furnished 10 apartments at Jane Cizik Garden Place, a housing community for women operated by The Women's Home. The Adopt a Unit project aimed to make the transition into housing more comfortable for vulnerable women. Volunteers pulled together furniture, decorations, and appliances to transform empty units into homes. An open house event allowed volunteers and tenants to see the results and inspire the tenants. The project helped tenants feel settled as they work to rebuild their lives with support from The Women's Home.
Dr. George Perez, the longtime medical director of NJCRI, passed away on June 14, 2011. He had dedicated his career to treating HIV/AIDS patients with compassion. Under his leadership, NJCRI expanded its services and conducted many clinical trials for new HIV treatments. His passing will be mourned by his patients and colleagues at NJCRI.
As a health educator, Liz Kimani educates inmates on health issues like HIV, STDs and Hepatitis C through presentations,
pamphlets, and classes. She encourages testing and safer practices upon release. As a discharge case manager, she connects inmates
to social and medical services for a successful transition. Pamela Bolden-Nmezi provides follow-up case management for at least 6
months after release, evaluating health issues and linking clients to community resources. Antonio Alexander facilitates programs on
healthy relationships and reentry support. Together they work to educate, support, and link incarcerated and recently released individ-
uals to needed health and social services through NJCRI's Project Renew.
Project Renewal responded to Hurricane Sandy by setting up emergency shelters. Their Economic Development Corporation jobs program helped with relief efforts by bringing generators, pumps, and equipment to hard hit areas. One staff member was surprised by the devastation in areas like Rockaway. Their job training programs helped former clients and homeless individuals find work to rebuild after the storm. The organization also provides job training and placement services to help the long-term homeless and those with barriers to employment.
Housing is a basic right for all people, including those with mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Today there is growing recognition of the fact that persons with psychiatric disabilities need stable housing to support their recovery and integration into the community. Supported housing — which allows persons with psychiatric disabilities and substance use disorders to live independently and privately in subsidized apartments and link to support services such as home visits by case managers and supports for community integration — is becoming increasingly popular and has a growing evidence base of effectiveness.
The document summarizes events celebrating LGBT Pride Month hosted by the North Jersey Community Research Initiative and partner organizations in Newark, New Jersey from June 7-13, 2010. It includes a flag raising ceremony at Newark City Hall, a Safe Spaces conference on health and wellness, happy hour at Theater Square Bistro, Project WOW's annual mini-ball, Saturday Night Fever at a local alehouse, a community prayer service, and a Pride Parade. NJCRI is a community-based organization that provides various medical, counseling, education and other services to over 5,000 clients annually.
Over the past 20 plus years I have been a big supporter of Casey House Hospice. The need has never been greater and Toronto's Casey House has come forward as an example of Community, Business and Government working together. Within this 12 page supplement there are stories that will make you laugh and make you cry. I hope you enjoy the read and if you have stories that you can share, please do so.
This document summarizes Habitat for Humanity's Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative (NRI) model. The NRI model takes a holistic approach to improving neighborhoods by serving more families through expanded services, community partnerships, and resident empowerment. The document discusses the NRI approach used by Habitat affiliates in East Jefferson County, Washington, Evansville, Indiana, and San Francisco, California. It highlights how the NRI model has helped revitalize neighborhoods by improving housing, increasing community engagement, and enhancing quality of life.
This document summarizes an article from the newsletter of the Northwest Cook County Group of the Sierra Club. It discusses how indoor air quality has become a major health concern, as pollutant levels inside homes can be much higher than outside. Multiple chemical sensitivity is a heightened reaction some have to various substances. Creating a healthy home environment can help address this issue by reducing toxins, chemicals, and allergens inside the home. Banning certain materials, increasing ventilation, and using plant-based or non-toxic alternatives can improve indoor air quality.
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The document summarizes plans for an urban retirement village in Stockton, UK following the "Becker model" of retirement housing developed in the Netherlands. Key aspects of the Becker model include apartments for independent living that are accessible for all ages, a focus on resident well-being over medical conditions, opportunities for participation and community, and care available when needed without making residents feel like patients. The Stockton project aims to deliver 300 homes in a central location with amenities to support independent living and interaction with the wider community.
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The document discusses how ACTS/VIM, a diocesan foundation in the Diocese of Newark, provides funding to support various ministries throughout the diocese. It describes several ministries that have benefited from ACTS/VIM funding, including youth programs at Grace Episcopal Church, the food pantry at Apostles' House, and Haven of Hope for Kids. It also briefly mentions other programs that have received ACTS/VIM funding in the past. The document provides information on how to apply for ACTS/VIM funding and who serves on the board that reviews applications.
This document summarizes a study on perceptions of affordable housing in Brunswick County, North Carolina. The study found that 80.5% of survey respondents felt there was a need for more affordable housing. When asked about solutions, the most supported was having the county work with private developers to build more affordable units. The study also reviewed census data showing housing costs have become less affordable over time in Brunswick County as incomes have not kept up. It recommends establishing a housing task force to create a strategic plan to address the affordable housing need through various means like supporting affordable rental units and requiring a percentage of affordable units in new developments.
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This document provides an overview of the activities of a mental health organization called NEPT. It includes welcome messages from the chairman and lead governor, statistics on the services provided by NEPT last year, stories from service users and governors, and announcements of upcoming events. It highlights the importance of reducing stigma around mental illness and engaging members of the public on issues related to mental health.
Youth council organizes forum to address problems faced by rural youth. Event highlights include presentations from youth and discussions on issues like child labor, education access, and challenges faced by at-risk youth. Newsletter also recognizes community supporters and previews upcoming events honoring fallen farmworkers and recognizing youth leaders.
This document is the winter 2011 issue of the newsletter for the North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI). NJCRI provides HIV/AIDS services including clinical trials, treatment, care and prevention in Newark, NJ. The issue discusses NJCRI's mission and services, celebrates its 2nd annual fundraiser with a visit from Newark Mayor Corey Booker, announces new programs including a drop-in center and men's group, and highlights client stories and community outreach events.
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This social marketing campaign by Covenant House aims to raise awareness and support for at-risk youth living on the streets of Vancouver. It does so through a series of posters that contrast everyday items like a thermostat, bank account, and shower with the harsh realities faced by homeless youth in accessing heat, saving money, and basic hygiene. The posters encourage viewers to donate, volunteer, or take other action to support Covenant House in helping vulnerable youth with their immediate and long-term needs. The target audience is working professionals aged 25-55 in downtown Vancouver who may take certain necessities for granted.
This document discusses moving social services towards genuine co-production. It outlines how current social services focus more on processes than people, and how co-production could help refocus services on relationships and meeting individual needs. The document advocates putting co-production at the center of assessment, care homes, and domiciliary care to improve services and make them more responsive to those using them. Co-production is presented as a way to restore humanity and reciprocity in social services.
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Health, Homes and Jobs for Homeless New Yorkers
WHY WE
BUILD: We’re building again!
Grezel DeSantos Demand for housing fuels expansion
finds a home
I had been homeless for seven or eight
years, living in the streets in Jersey, with
a major drug problem. I took a shower Ed Geffner and architect Chris Benedict continue our track
over at my sister’s house one day. I saw record of transforming once-vacant lots into attractive
residences appealing to tenants and neighbors alike.
my ribs. That’s what made me realize
I was killing myself. I ended up in the
hospital for a few months, because I was
homeless and I was in bad condition.
From the hospital, they recommended
“O ur residences are full. Our treat-
ment programs have waiting
lists. The shortage of affordable housing
The project provides two programs in
one building by creating two residential
wings around a shared courtyard. One
me to New Providence Women’s Shel- is hurting our clients.” CEO Ed Geffner wing includes studio apartments for
ter, and that was the best thing they did. responds to this urgent refrain with a homeless men and women living with
At New Providence, the staff help solution that delivers more services to mental illness. The other wing has a
you in a lot of ways. I had a roof, they homeless and formerly homeless New dormitory style layout and is a thera-
gave me three meals, I had two counsel- Yorkers: more construction! Ed first peutic community for formerly home-
ors, and a coordinator, Nina Rodriguez. took on the role of builder and develop- less men recovering from addiction or
She was my case manager too. Everyone er in 1990 with the Clinton Residence substance abuse. Combined, the project
there is beautiful. We had group ses- on West 48th Street. Twenty years and offers the best of supportive housing to
sions, art groups, Narcotics Anonymous four residences later, he begins his final 105 residents. On-site services include
groups, events for the holidays. I got building project on Washington Avenue psychiatric and medical care, substance
involved in everything. That made a in the Bronx. “We’re Building Again”... cont’d on 3
big difference in my life; before I just
wanted to go out there and use drugs.
This was a whole new life. Affordable Housing Solution #2:
I was at New Providence for a year Expand number of apartments under management
and a half. Everyone has their ups
and downs there, but I kept on until I When LeonaBlanche House resident nity to help clients like Genova - for-
moved into Holland House on May 1, Genova Rivera was ready to take the merly homeless men and women living
2009. I liked it at New Providence, and next step in independent living, she with mental illness - by securing new
now I like it here better. I have my own faced a frustrating reality. Apartment funding from New York State’s Office
bathroom in my room and I love that. rentals within her budget just didn’t of Mental Health. The grant provides
I clean my room everyday. I also love to exist. With a modest social security rental subsidies to allow Project Renewal
cook. I have a kitchen on my floor. A income, she couldn’t begin to afford the to lease 20 apartments for tenants who
lot of people here like my cooking. apartments in the Bronx neighborhood have “graduated” from LeonaBlanche.
My esteem is up. I have some medi- around LeonaBlanche where she had Tenants pay a third of their income
cal problems, but I still go on, I’m a started to set down roots. Program Di- for rent and also receive ongoing case
“Why We Build”... continued on 4 rector Peter Bazeley seized the opportu- “Affordable Housing”... cont’d on 4
2. Professional Chefs Prepare Gourmet
Dinner for 3rd Street Shelter Residents
How often do you hear shelter residents commenting “that apple
tart was amazing” and “by far the salmon was the best, hands
down.” They were treated to a specially prepared dinner by profes-
sional chefs from some of the top private clubs in the city. The New
York Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America picked
the shelter as the beneficiary of a magnificent dinner which was also
enjoyed by staff and local community board members.
Our thanks to the chefs and club staff members who prepared
and served the dinner: pictured left to right: John Dorman, University Club, Kevin O’Brien, Yale Club, Rita Evans, Explorers
Club, Martin Hale, Colony Club, Michael Hoskam, retired, Chef Florimond Smoor, Penn Club, Natalie Bobadilla, Linx Club,
Gail Hochfeld, New York Yacht Club, Markus Sponring, sous chef, Penn Club, and Heba Elshinawy, Penn Club. Not pictured
is Wesson Anderson, Penn Club Manager.
ScanVan Offers Breast Health Screening on
Staten Island with a boost from Richmond County
Savings Foundation
Low-income women with little or no insurance find a warm welcome on the
ScanVan thanks to a renewed grant from Richmond County Savings Foundation.
Project Renewal’s healthcare program includes both primary care and specialty care
like radiology and dental services. Mobile clinics deliver services directly to patients
at community centers, shelters, and other easily accessible locations. We are grate-
ful for Richmond County Savings and other generous supporters of the ScanVan!
Cold weather doesn’t deter the ScanVan from its rounds on Staten Island. Pictured left to right: Debra Thomas, Radiologic Tech-
nician; Barbara Smith, Richmond County Savings Bank; Nancy Moravec, Nurse; and Gina Cintron, Scan Van Driver/Receptionist.
Stay Informed with
Junior Board Fall Ball Draws a Crowd!
our E-Newsletter!
The Junior Board hosted its third annual Fall Ball on Jr. Board Member To follow the impact of your finan-
November 6th, 2009 at Studio 450. A great turnout Brandl Frey with cial support of Project Renewal, sub-
of young professionals enjoyed drinks, dancing, and Emanuel Moosbrugger scribe to our monthly e-newsletter
spectacular city views. Thanks to the Junior Board for at www.projectrenewal.org. You’ll
spreading awareness about our mission. And a very
meet some of the people like Venice
special thank you to our liquor sponsor, Diageo! For
more information about the Junior Board, call Herina Crafton (see story on the follow-
Ayot at 212-620-0340 x. 396. ing page) whose lives are changed
because of your support.
Jr. Board Member Vijay Desiraju with Jen Nelson, and Jr. Board Members Jeffrey Kirshenbaum and Robin Lee
Scott Botsford with Herina Ayot
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3. Your Dollars Project Renewal’s programs are designed to break the cycle of homelessness and to
meet the needs of men and women suffering from mental illness and/or addiction.
At Work Our programs offer a range of solutions, under one organizational roof, to help
clients overcome the issues that have prevented them from leaving the streets.
Impact in 2009
Healthcare healthcare with substance abuse and mental health ƒWe achieved 346 job placements with an average
ƒ
ƒLast year, mobile health clinics MedVan, and
ƒ treatment. starting wage of $9.71 and 62% still employed
StreetSmart saw 2,500 patients in 6,500 visits. Re- ƒOur detox programs saw 2,359 men seeking
ƒ after 6 months, significant for most of our clients
turn visits indicate good follow-up and relationship- withdrawal help from alcohol and drugs. This is the who have never held a job.
building. first step in recovery with 55% accepting referrals Housing
ƒThe Mobile Psychiatric Outreach Program (MPOP)
ƒ for long-term treatment. ƒTransitional housing prepares men and women
ƒ
engaged 670 men and women at drop-in centers ƒOur four shelters admitted 1,900 men and women
ƒ with the life skills and stability needed to succeed
for psychiatric assessments and follow-up care. last year with the goal of preparing them to live on their own. Our four transitional residences,
Recovery successfully in permanent housing. Social workers serving 234 men and women each night, helped
ƒPrimary care clinics, HIV Support Services, and the
ƒ placed 546 residents into housing with 92% still 93 clients to reach their goal of moving to their own
dental clinic saw 2,450 patients last year. Improved housed after six months. apartment.
health includes basic primary care, managing Jobs ƒOur permanent supportive housing programs
ƒ
chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and ƒWe enrolled 1,261 clients in our education program
ƒ provide studio apartments with support services to
obesity, treating communicable diseases like HIV/ covering literacy, GED prep, computer skills, effective 568 formerly homeless and low-income tenants.
AIDS, tuberculosis, and hepatitis, and integrating communications, and English as a Second Language.
Help homeless men and women leave the streets for health, homes and jobs…with your donation. It’s safe, fast and on-line at
www.projectrenewal.org. Look for the “Donate Now” button on every page.
“We’re Building Again”....cont’d from 1 From Detox to Shelter to Home
abuse treatment, job training and place- By Venice Crafton
ment assistance, individual case man-
agement, and social activities to foster I was homeless, living in the shelter, gave me an apartment. I live in a nice,
community-building. and in Project Renewal’s Third Street quiet, building with good tenants. I
Ed Geffner and architect Chris Bene- detox program when I found out about work for the Parks Department now. I
dict, RA are especially proud of incor- Renewal Farm. I needed to be stable, never thought I’d be able to work there,
porating energy efficient, green building and I knew that was the best place for because I still had a record. But that just
design into the project. The two wings me: 25 men from different parts of goes to show you that things do change.
form a central, multi-level courtyard New York City trying to get their lives I’m a good-hearted person, I always was,
that is landscaped and brightly lit by the together. We all help one another; it’s a but I wasn’t good-hearted when I was
sun for a good part of the day. Windows real community. I learned how to drive drinking. Now I feel like myself again.
for the residents’ rooms face into this a tractor when I was up there! They have
day-lit courtyard, creating a light-filled a market where we sell and interact with
interior environment. The courtyard the public. I got a kick out of that, es-
features indigenous plantings, and rain- pecially when I know all my plants and
water on the site is managed to keep the people ask me questions and I can give
plants watered. The building is designed them the answers. It gives you a sense of
for maximum energy efficiency and pride when you look back at the end of
with an eye toward durability and low- the day, and you say you know what, I
maintenance. Non-toxic, natural, and helped make this, or I helped plant that;
recycled materials are used in the design I was a part of making that grow.
and construction. Projected opening Project Renewal has helped me out
date is spring 2011. a lot. Seeing how well I was doing, they
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4. “Why We Build”....cont’d from 1
tal, because I like working with people
fighter. My case manager here helps me that cannot do for themselves. Every-
Board of Trustees
so much. Sometimes when I feel down thing in steps. Just like at New Provi- Mary Lynn Putney
and out, I run towards him and receive dence, everything is by steps. Chair
a lot of support. The nurse here helps I have been clean for three years now. Neil S. Mitchell
me a lot too. I still go to New Providence on Thurs- Vice Chair
I still get involved in everything. If days. I talk to the women who are there, Edward I. Geffner
I don’t find time to do things, I’m just and I tell them to give it a chance. Some President & CEO
going to go back, and I don’t want that. of them don’t have any family or any-
Bradley Abelow
They have arts and crafts here; they have thing. I introduce myself and say I was Alan Belzer
bingo. They even take you on trips. here for a year and a half, but I made it. Russell S. Berman
So, I love it. I go to the NA groups. It Now that you’re here, do something for Suzanne Henry Boies
helps me to know how many years clean yourself. Don’t just come here because Colleen Cavanaugh
people have. It’s inspiration. you need a bed. James S. Davidson
Michael Field
Eventually I want to move and get And I feel happy, because I know it
Anthony S. Kendall
my own place. After that, maybe I worked for me. If it worked for me, it David J. Koeppel
could volunteer here, if not in a hospi- can work for anyone. The Hon. Richard B. Lowe, III
Joseph P. Mack
Earl Monroe
“Affordable Housing”....cont’d from 1 Mark H. Minter
Nan Perell
management, psychiatric and nursing
Chuck Pol
care with LeonaBlanche staff as the Jules M. Ranz, MD
“service hub.” This solution not only Paul H. Rich
helps success stories like Genova, it also Claudia Rosen
creates vacancies for LeonaBlanche. Carl Rosoff
Peter Bazeley can turn to his waiting list Marc L. Silverman, Esq.
James W. Stevens
and accept men and women who have
Caverly (Lee) Stringer
been staying for a year or more at Bronx After five years at LeonaBlanche, Genova moved out on her Antonio Tedesco
Psychiatric, Manhattan Psychiatric and own. “I’m good now; it has been seven years since I have been
Rockland State Psychiatric Centers hospitalized. I am on medication, and I take it as prescribed. I Junior Board
-— men and women ready for a chance have wonderful doctors. I go to the gym now, something that Christopher Bellapianta
I didn’t think I would ever do!... And I still use the supportive Nicole Bonica
to achieve their goals for independent networks. I give Project Renewal all the credit for how happy I Vijay Desiraju
living. am today.” Thomas Evrard
John Flynn
Brandl Frey
20th Annual Gala Jeffrey Kirshenbaum
Robin Lee
Benefit & Auction David Rowley
Jenny Sharfstein
Honoring President & CEO Edward Geffner Nicholas Sklar
on his retirement from Project Renewal Christopher Smajdor
Anna Valeo
Frederick Volp
Thursday, June 10, 2010 at The Waldorf=Astoria
Save the date and join us as we celebrate the achievements of Ed Geffner
after 33 years of leadership at Project Renewal.
Live and silent auctions, cocktails and light buffet, tribute journal. Proceeds benefit Project Renewal
programs to help end homelessness. 200 Varick Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10014
For information on tickets, sponsorships, tribute ads, or auction prize donations, contact Laura Gilman, 212-620-0340
Special Events Director, at 212-620-0340 ext 323 or Laura.Gilman@projectrenewal.org www.projectrenewal.org
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