Welcome!
Project Homeless Connect is an event that strives to connect the homeless with a variety of services and information available right here in Lincoln. On October 23, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Center for People in Need, agencies from across Lincoln will gather in one place to connect with Lincoln's homeless population.
Nebraska Wesleyan University is working in conjunction with the Lincoln Homeless Coalition to recruit volunteers for this event. We need your help - please sign up to volunteer today!
Want to Volunteer?
First Step: Check and see if you are available for volunteer training and the day of the event
(Volunteer training: Oct. 22nd at 6:00 p.m. or Oct. 23 at 8:30 a.m. at the Center for People in Need, 3901 N 27th St)
(Project Homeless Connect Event: Oct.23rd 10-3pm (day is divided into shifts)
Second Step: Click "Sign up to Volunteer" tab and take the survey by clicking on the link to surveymonkey's website
Third Step: Get informed and inspired by clicking on the links/information below
If you have any questions we are here! Email eoutson@nebrwesleyan.edu or mcomstoc@nebrwesleyan.edu or feel free to use ning!
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Omaha Project Homeless Connect- Volunteer Comments
A peek inside the volunteers and their experiences:
Volunteer Comments
The following is feedback shared by "navigators," or volunteers who served as one-on-one guides for each homeless guest, indicating optimism, while providing constructive suggestions for future events.
"I was able to put a face to the homeless problem and understand how and why someone becomes homeless."
"My overall view of ‘homeless' has been drastically changed."
"I was so pleased to see how many volunteers were there… Continue
Volunteer Comments
The following is feedback shared by "navigators," or volunteers who served as one-on-one guides for each homeless guest, indicating optimism, while providing constructive suggestions for future events.
"I was able to put a face to the homeless problem and understand how and why someone becomes homeless."
"My overall view of ‘homeless' has been drastically changed."
"I was so pleased to see how many volunteers were there… Continue
Posted by Erin Outson on September 7, 2009 at 11:03pm
San Francisco Project Homeless stories
GEORGE
George Gibbs has spent the better part of his life serving his country in Vietnam and his fellow Vietnam soldiers back at home. In 1969, George Gibbs was a college graduate and expectant father when he was drafted and sent to Vietnam. For a brief time he served as a clerk and though he was offered an officer track he declined, preferring instead to “remain with the men.”
His decision took him into active combat where George was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG), seriously in… Continue
George Gibbs has spent the better part of his life serving his country in Vietnam and his fellow Vietnam soldiers back at home. In 1969, George Gibbs was a college graduate and expectant father when he was drafted and sent to Vietnam. For a brief time he served as a clerk and though he was offered an officer track he declined, preferring instead to “remain with the men.”
His decision took him into active combat where George was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG), seriously in… Continue
Posted by Erin Outson on September 7, 2009 at 10:56pm
Project Homeless Connect - video overview
Check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2dgukxCW5o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2dgukxCW5o
Posted by Pauletta Lehn on August 31, 2009 at 5:12pm
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