I-HELP LogoI-HELP (Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program)
Providing the first step toward a better future 
I-HELP News November 1st, 2009
HOST SITES and MEAL PROVIDERS
October-November 2009
1st:
Host: First United Methodist
Meal: Temple Emanuel
2nd:
Host: Brighter Day
Meal: Brighter Day
3rd:
Host: Grace
Meal: Grace
4th:
Host: Community Christian  
Meal: Elsa Taylor
5th:
Host: City in the Desert
Meal: Inner Vision
6th:
Meal: University Presbyterian 
Host: Quakers
7th:
Host: Desert Palm
Meal: Desert Palm
8th:
Host: First United Methodist 
Meal: Temple Emanuel
 
Reminder: Host site and meal sponsor information is confidential and should not be published.

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Password: wecare
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I-HELP CONTACT INFORMATION
Sam Sumner, I-HELP Coordinator (including calendar)
480-350-5876
 
Jessica Baca, I-HELP Specialist (including  news)
480-350-5876
 
Beth Fiorenza, ED
Tempe Community Action Agency
480-350-5883
 
 
FYI...
For those that are still a little confused over some I-HELP changes...

Note - I-HELPs calendar email, user ID and password is always listed at the bottom of the host sites and meal providers section of the newsletter.  I-HELPs email address, and all contact numbers for I-HELP staff is always located under I-HELP contact information section of the newsletter.

Urgent Need! 
 

I-HELP is in need of 25 blankets.

Please contact Sam for further details.
 
1st Quarter Stats for I-HELP
  • 90 bed-nights were provided to between 30 and 40 single individuals per night.
  • 22 homeless individuals were provided with Life Skills Assistance working on obtaining basic documents, Food Stamps, AHCCCs, etc...
  • 3 individuals obtained employment.
  • 10 individuals obtained housing.

WOW and Congratulations !!!
Donations Needed:
  1. New underwear and socks
  2. Sun screen
  3. Hygiene products for both men and women
  4. Hats, gloves, scarves
  5. Sleeping bags
  6. Backpacks
  7. Blankets