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ORGANIZATION: National Veterans Homeless Support
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Our purpose is to locate homeless veterans living on the streets of Brevard and provide them with information, hygiene kits, food, and other supplies. Over time we build relationships with the Veterans, which helps us gain their trust, and ultimately, get them out of the woods. Mission Statement: "To Eliminate Homelessness Among Veterans In Central Florida".
Interested volunteers need to arrive at 6:30AM sharp! We will briefly go over best practices procedures for approaching homeless individuals before heading out by vehicle. Volunteers will be provided Care Kits to distribute to the veterans they encounter during the event, as well as forms to be used to collect client veteran status and contact information. Forms will need to be returned to NVHS Staff at 10:30am.
Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes for this event, and don't forget to wear sunblock. If you are a veteran please wear a hat for your Branch.
If you would like to view the opportunity on our website or learn more about NVHS please visit www.nvhs.org/get-involved
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About National Veterans Homeless Support
Location:
1436 King St, COCOA, FL 32922, US
Mission Statement
To Eliminate Homelessness among Veterans In Central Florida
Description
NVHS was formed for the sole purpose of locating and assisting homeless veterans living in the parks, forests, and streets of Central Florida. We are a relatively small organization, but have seen consistent growth in our 15 years of operation because of our dedication to our mission, which resulted in a whopping 90% reduction in the homeless veteran population of Brevard County, Florida! While homeless veterans are still our top priority, we are also very focused on prevention of homelessness for at-risk veteran families to ensure they do not become homeless in the first place.
We currently manage 2 programs to support the homeless and at-risk veterans:
Search and Rescue - Outreach program that assists homeless and at-risk veterans and their families either get off the streets, or prevent them from becoming homeless in the first place. For the homeless we search for them in the forests, parks, etc.. of Brevard, provide outdoor gear and food once we find them, and connect them to housing agencies to get them out of the streets. For at-risk clients, we help secure financial assistance for past due rent/mortgage payments, stabilize legal barriers to self sufficiency through our pro bono legal clinic, and file their VA benefits claims as they are eligible.
Veteran Housing -Transitional and permanent supportive housing program capable of housing up to 17 homeless veterans at any given point in time in Brevard County.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
American Legion Post 812909 S Hwy US 1Melbourne, FL 32901
DATE POSTED
March 4, 2020
SKILLS
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Mentoring
- Veteran Care
- Community Outreach
- Search & Rescue
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours
- Must provide own transportation or carpool with another volunteer