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March 3, 2011

March 3, 2011. “Bellingham walks the talk. Honor and respect given, amazing…” - a 2009 PHC Guest. 10 Year Plan. Year 5 Multi-agency and community based effort PHC is an effective part of the solution. Access to services is crucial.

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March 3, 2011

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  1. March 3, 2011 “Bellingham walks the talk. Honor and respect given, amazing…” - a 2009 PHC Guest

  2. 10 Year Plan • Year 5 • Multi-agency and community based effort • PHC is an effective part of the solution. • Access to services is crucial. • It can only work with your involvement!

  3. A look at homelessness in our community Whatcom County made substantial progress in reducing homelessness from 2009 to 2010. But there is still more to do!

  4. Reasons for Homelessness • The economy was the big issue driving homelessness last year. Financial challenges are still relevant, but they were surpassed this year by more traditional factors.

  5. Age, Gender, Vet Status • Females • Kids • Median age • Veterans

  6. PHC 2010 • Guests served • Volunteers • Providers

  7. Guest survey responses to the question“What did you like most about the event?” “Respectful and caring atmosphere. Convenience of location, very clear directions of what to do, where to go, and who to talk to.” “Really liked personality and attitude of all volunteers everyone hospitable – wonderful.” “Didn't get turned away, I have been waiting 9 years for help.” “Where did you guys come from? I'm touched, in tears, everything excellent, made my day!”

  8. It’s all about connections • Hospitality, compassion, respect and dignity are at the heart of what we do.

  9. Photography • This is a public event - implied consent for volunteers. • We do not assume consent of guests. • Only take pictures of yourself and others with explicit consent.

  10. How will people hear about PHC? • Outreach Teams • Locations • Handbills • Posters • Backpacks • TV and radio spots

  11. Project Homeless Connect Changes • 3 new locations • Increase in amount of services • Fewer volunteers • No vision screening • No mobile spay/neuter services • Shortening morning rally to less than 5 mins.! • Toward Zero Waste

  12. The PHC Campus • There will be a free shuttle service circulating the campus throughout the day.

  13. Services Medical: • Dental • Podiatry • General medical screenings • Mental Health • Chemical Dependency • Free Medicine • Medicaid Non-Medical: • Community Voicemail • Housing Assistance • State ID cards • DSHS benefits • Legal Assistance • Clothing & Hygiene donations

  14. Volunteer Opportunities in: • Women’s Health • General Medical • Safety • Logistics • Child and Family Services • Intake/Exit Interviewing • Guide Volunteers • Food Service • Dental Health

  15. Thank you for volunteering • Fill out those forms! • You will be contacted about training. • Questions?

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