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Offers to connect homeless or near-homeless Veterans and non-Veterans to community living by providing access to human service agencies, including benefits counseling (Social Security and Veterans), employment and training assistance, health care screenings, housing services, legal assistance, Also provided will be hair cuts, hygiene products, clothing and food will be available.

Event connects homeless or near-homeless Veterans (this also includes non-military individuals that need assistance) to resources to help them transition to community living by providing access to human service agencies, including benefits counseling (Social Security and Veterans), employment and training assistance, eye exams, health care screenings, housing services, legal assistance, behavioral health treatment, substance abuse counseling, new and used clothing and school supplies if needed. In addition, haircuts will also be available to interested participants and meals will be provided.

DATES: Friday, September 13, 2024, 5 pm-8 pm, Saturday, September 14, 2024, 8 am-8 pm and Sunday, September 15, 2024, 8 am-12 pm.

LOCATION: The old Des Moines General Hospital on the corner of Des Moines Street and E. 12th, NE of the Capitol Building.

RIDES: If you need help with transportation, or have general inquiries, call 515-783-9741.

Program to build relationships and communities with those who are homeless, through permanent supportive housing with Eden Village communities and transitional and shelter services through the Revive 66 program.
Short-term or limited help for those who are homeless. Assistance available includes 1-2 nights in hotel (depends on plan), limited financial help toward housing deposit or rent (if can be sustained), or bus ticket to location of support. Information and referral to other community resources.
Lead agency for the Continuum of Care, Coordinated Entry the HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) for tracking homeless services.
Provides a community-based outreach approach for at-risk adults. Adults with severe mental health disorders and significant co-occurring needs.
Provides emergency housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families. Cold Shelter available on nights when it is 20F or below. Services include: - Case management and assisted access to community resources. - Educational assessments, services, and assistance enrolling in educational classes (GED and ESL). - Employment programs. - Healthy living workshops. - Group support meetings. - Referrals. - Access to food pantry.

Services

Job Search/Placement
Case/Care Management
Homelessness Advocacy Groups
Homeless Shelter
Provides an umbrella of services to help individuals that are experiencing homelessness. Services include: - Job training/earn a stipend daily based on sale of donated items. Stipend paid directly to a need. - Advocacy. - Free clothing and household items. - Transportation. (When other options are not available, contact for more information). - Mailbox usage for the purposes of obtaining a birth certificate, social security card or employment. - Help with filling out forms. - Literacy help. (Learn to read individual/groups).

Services

General Clothing Donation Programs
Information and Referral
Homeless Transportation Programs
Outreach Programs
General Clothing Provision
Homelessness Advocacy Groups
Household Goods Donation Programs
General Household Goods Provision
Oversees the distribution of homeless prevention funds.