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How Does Our Garden Grow? With Volunteer Support!
ORGANIZATION: Homeless Connections
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How does Homeless Connections' Garden Walk continue to grow after 27 years? Through the efforts of our volunteers, of course!
Homeless Connections is planning their 28 th Annual Garden Walk, set for Saturday, July 14, 2018! The Annual Garden Walk is Homeless Connections' longest running fundraiser, attracting hundreds of attendees to bring awareness to homelessness in our community. Over the past 27 years, the Annual Garden Walk has generated thousands of dollars to support our mission of ending homelessness in our community.
This year, eight beautiful, home gardens will open up for the public to tour from Neenah, to Hortonville, to Appleton, with the proceeds from the ticket sales benefiting Homeless Connections. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15, or the day of the event for $20. Visit our www.homelessconnections.net for more information.
We are currently seeking volunteers to help staff the ticket tables during the event, and would love to invite YOU to volunteer! Volunteers will greet attendees, sell, and stamp tickets while enjoying the views of a beautiful garden. Volunteer shifts are 2.5 hours in length and will be in a seated, shaded area. Volunteers will be able to tour the gardens free of charge that day and will receive a t-shirt. Best of all, you can volunteer with a friend, or make a new one at the event!
For more information about the Garden Walk or to sign up for a volunteer shift, please visit our SignUpGenius site or contact Samantha Uitenbroek, 920-882-0346 or samantha@homelessconnections.net.
More opportunities with Homeless Connections
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Homeless Connections
Location:
400 N. Division Street, APPLETON, WI 54911, US
Mission Statement
Ending homelessness by connecting individuals and families to resources that promote self-sufficiency and prevent future homeless episodes.
Description
Volunteers started the organization to provide shelter to people experiencing homelessness in the community by providing motel vouchers. A growing need for shelter led to the lease of a home in 1983 and then the purchase of a home in 1986. This home was later expanded to 25 beds in 1995. A case manager was also hired in 1995 to connect residents to community resources. A second case manager was hired and a 78-bed shelter was constructed in 1997, which is where Homeless Connections is housed today.
The mission of the organization expanded in 2002 when a Prevention Program was added to help prevent individuals and families at imminent risk of homelessness remain in their community housing. The Prevention Program was combined with LEAVEN’s program in 2008.
A Street Outreach Program was added in 2005 to meet the growing needs of those with chronic mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders residing in areas unfit for human habitation in the community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Homeless Connections400 N. Division StreetAppleton, WI 54911
DATE POSTED
June 27, 2018
SKILLS
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Work / Management
- Visual Arts
- Gardening
- Youth Services
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- 2.5 hours
- Families are encouraged to volutneer at this event!