Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Flyers!!!

Hey guys,

Me and Darga have been working hard on creating flyer's and we are finally close to finishing one up. They are rather short, but they are to the point. We threw in a couple of homeless people facts, along with a few pictures. Our hope is that a large group of people will find the heart to give this holiday season, and help those who literally have nothing.

We are planning on putting up most of the flyer's as soon as we return from holiday break. The box for donations will be at the main entrance around the same time. I hope that everyone has a good break, and comes back recharged and ready to finish up the semester.

Have a wonderful holiday break,

Wes

Homeless person facts survey

Q.1 What percent of homeless people are children?
10% 20% 30% 40%
Q.2 What percent of homeless people are Veterans?
22% 37% 52% 70%
Q.3 On any given week, how many people are homeless in the U.S.?
102,000 350,000 570,000 840,000
Q.4 What is the main reason for homeless females?
alcohol problems domestic abuse gambling lost job
Q.5 What percent of people are homeless by choice?
6% 15% 37% 52%
Q.6 Many homeless people have at least a high school degree.
strongly agree agreee disagree strongly dissagree
Q.7 What is the averadge age of a homeless person in the U.S.?
5 years old 9 years old 17 years old 35 years old
Q.8 How many homeless people die from cold in Atlanta, Georgia each year?
5 20 60 100+
Q.9 What is the best way to describe a homeless shelter?
spacious small standing room only many beds
Q.10 How many people on any given night in Detroit are seeking shelter?
100 500 2,000 5,000+

Wednesday, December 6, 2006

Drop Off Locations


The American Red Cross is hosting the blanket drive. We are trying to get people aware of it and to lend an helping hand. The drive is being held from November 20, 2006- January 1, 2007.




here is the website to get all the additional information
http://www.semredcross.org/blanketdays/

There are drop off locations in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County

Oakland county Drop off locations
American Red Cross, Bloomfield Hills
Camp Fire USA North Oakland Council, Waterford
Chief Pontiac Federal Credit Union, Pontiac and Lake Orion
Circuit City, Auburn Hills
Circuit City, Novi
Circuit City, Pontiac
Circuit City, Troy
Crossroads Alliance Church, Beverly Hills
Edward Jones, Rochester Hills
Edward Jones, South Lyon
Farmington Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Farmington Hills
Health Partners, Inc., Southfield
Morse Elementary Round Table, Troy
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Southfield
North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac
Premium Self Storage, Madison Heights
Premium Self Storage, Novi
Premium Self Storage, Rochester Hills
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Farmington Hills
Royal Oakland Community Credit Union, Royal Oak
St. John's United Methodist Church, Royal Oak
Summit Place Mall, Waterford
Unity Church in Pontiac, Pontiac (Sunday mornings only)
West Bloomfield Township, West Bloomfield
Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene, Waterford