Shoes for the Homeless Project

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ORGANIZATION: Turning Points

Turning Points has a special volunteer opportunity and hope you, your church or organization might be willing to help. Over the years a very special Turning Points volunteer has cultivated friendships with nine local business collecting gently used athletic shoes twice a month for Turning Points and brings them to another volunteer. This second volunteer and her son discard any footwear not acceptable, replacing laces when needed plus mating each pair. She then brings them to Turning Points ready to be donated to clients.

This is a large project which takes approximately 60 hours per month. Turning Points is looking for a group of 6-8 people willing to split the pickup and then one or two people making the delivery to the second volunteer. Most of the businesses are in Sarasota so this is a perfect project for an individual or group either in Sarasota or Lakewood Ranch.

We would ask that if you yourself can't volunteer for this that you please share this project with others on social media and see if there is any potential for volunteers among your friends and co-workers. Thank you in advance for your help.

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About Turning Points

Location:

701 17th Avenue, West, Bradenton, FL 34205, US

Mission Statement

To Provide, Facilitate and Coordinate Services to prevent and reduce homelessness in Manatee County, Florida.

Description

Located in Bradenton, FL, this unique non profit organization has four major programs.

1) Day Resource Center is where those experiencing homelessness or those at risk of becoming homeless can receive help with basic needs including use of the computer lab, employment assistance, mail service, Food Stamp assistance, hot showers, haircuts, clean clothes and shoes, laundry service and so much more.

2) Health Center - Medical/Dental Clinic which provides primary care to those experiencing homelessness and low income clients who have no health insurance and meet eligibility requirements. Dental is available for low income individuals by a dedicated Dentist staff . Patients who have no insurance and meet eligibility requirements may receive help with extractions, filling, dentures and cleanings.

4) . Veteran Services targets Manatee County Veteran men and women and their families that are struggling with issues related to homelessness. This program assists Veterans and families.

5). Transitional Development Program assists those experiencing homelessness, those served with an eviction notice and those requesting rental assistance to prevent becoming homeless.

CAUSE AREAS

Homeless & Housing
Homeless & Housing

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

701 17th Avenue WestBradenton, FL 34205

(27.483782,-82.56956)
 

DATE POSTED

March 24, 2020

SKILLS

  • Public Speaking
  • Problem Solving
  • Multi-Tasking
  • People Skills
  • Networking
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • Minimum of 4 hours
  • Under 16 years of age must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

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