Hope in Action Spring 2013 PDF

Hope in Action Spring 2013
Celebrate success!
Once homeless, now home the Brown Family FEATURED What Works!
Six Plates Hosting HNH Benefit

The Durham wine bar Six Plates is hosting Txakolifest, a celebration of wine, live music, and food from seven area chefs on June 1. The event will serve as a fundraiser for Housing for New Hope from 1-4pm and feature the following chefs: Six Plates John Eisensmith, Billy Cotter of Toast, Charlie Deal of Dos Perros, Tim Lyons of Blu Seafood and Bar, Matt Kelly of Mateo, Chris Stinnett of Pops Restaurant, Amy Tornquist of Watts Grocery, and Todd Whitney of Vin Rouge. All proceeds go to Housing for New Hope! Tickets are $75 and include food, wine tastings, and entertainment. There are only 150 tickets, so purchase them in advance at Six Plates and Wine Authorities on University Drive. Later in the evening between 4pm-12am, Six Plates will offer $15 admission to enjoy the live music, though food and drink will not be included, and proceeds from the evening admission are not included in the fundraiser. So get to Six Plates early on June 1 to enjoy all Txakolifest has to offer while supporting Housing for New Hope!
Rapid Rehousing is Off to a Great Start

Housing for New Hope is helping families in transition to secure permanent housing through Rapid Rehousing. We are committed to move 80 households 45 families and 35 individuals from homelessness into their own homes in 2013. You can help make a difference in the lives of families moving from homelessness into their new home! Your company, congregation, or organization can sponsor a family, hold a donation drive for furniture or household supplies, or help families move.
Volunteers from BlueCross BlueShield of NC celebrate after completing a Rapid Rehousing move in April.
Stay Connected: Be the first to know on http://www.facebook.com/housingfornewhope Donate today to help prevent and end homelessness today visit http://housingfornewhope.org/involved/donate_now/ Please email Melissa@housingfornewhope.org with comments and suggestions regarding this e-newsletter.

Recent Events Health Summit
Housing for New Hope participated in the 12th annual Durham Health Summit, held on March 22, 2013. The meeting is held each year to discuss issues surrounding the health of Durham residents. Housing for New Hope presented on homelessness and healthcare, and Executive Director Terry Allebaugh spoke about the homeless healthcare crisis. Due to multiple barriers, many homeless people are unable to navigate the healthcare system and the result is a life expectancy 10 years less than the general population. Thanks to a capacity-building grant from BlueCross BlueShield of NC, Housing for New Hope is working to establish models to help navigate healthcare needs of the homeless and work towards building solutions so no one is released into homelessness from a hospital. If you are interested in learning more about or helping with our health efforts, please email Melissa@housingfornewhope.org COMING SOON
Sign up a Team for Creative Food Drive

Last fall, Housing for New Hope was a beneficiary of the Durham event Creative Food Drive, hosted by MHAworks, where teams competed to build sculptures out of nonperishable food items. The event was a huge success, raising over 12,000 pounds of food for Housing for New Hope and the Food Bank, and is planned to be even bigger in 2013! The 3rd Annual Creative Food Drive will be held on Saturday, October 19 at the American Tobacco Campus. Now is the time to consider signing up as a team! This is a fun, free, and family-friendly community event. Its a great teambuilder and way to give back for workplaces, congregations, civic organizations, or any other group. For more information or to sign up a team, visit www.creativefooddrive.com.
Point in Time Count Results

The annual Point in Time Count survey of homelessness in Durham was held January 30. Housing for New Hope staff joined with volunteers and other agencies to survey the city of Durham for the number of unsheltered individuals. The count indicated a rise in the total number of people experiencing homelessness at 759, up from 698 in 2012. However, the number of people without any shelter dropped from 63 to 53 and the number of chronically homeless was the lowest since 2005 at 87 individuals. This compares to 134 chronically homeless counted in 2012. HOW YOU CAN HELP
Volunteers Needed to Lead Workshops for Tenants

Everyone is good at something! Do you have a hobby, skill, or area of expertise to share with our tenants? Housing for New Hope is looking for volunteers to lead one-time or monthly workshops with tenants of our transitional and permanent supportive housing locations on a wide range of topics. Sessions can be on subjects such as health, nutrition, adult reading/writing, finance, technology, music, art, or interview prep. Consider asking a friend to join and team-teach a lesson. Workshops will take place on weekday evenings for one hour each. If you have an idea for a session topic or want to volunteer, email ellen@housingfornewhope.org

AWARD WINNING PARTNERSHIP MAKE A DIFFERENCE
MHAworks is Recognized!
The Durham architecture and design firm MHAworks holds the annual Creative Food Drive as a benefit to Housing for New Hope, The Food Bank, and the Durham community. In recognition of their efforts, MHAworks recently received the Governors Key Volunteer of the Year award from the Volunteer Center of Durham.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers assemble care packs with donated hygiene items to be distributed by the PATH Outreach team.
*NEW* Employment or Housing Advocate Utilize personal/professional network to assist residents with obtaining employment or locating affordable housing in the community. *NEW* Event Planning Assist Housing for New Hope staff with planning special events and fundraisers. Resident Mentor Assist formerly homeless individuals with life skills and professional development. Assist with resumes and job interview preparation, and being a caring source of support for residents. IT Coordinator Help the Housing for New Hope Administrative Team with technology on an as-needed basis. Supporting Professional Capacity Provide professional expertise in research, marketing, communications, or other infrastructure-related matters for the organization through committee participation or on an ad hoc basis. Property and Facility Maintenance Assist with painting, washing vehicles, or organizing storage facility. (2-5 hours per job) For more information, or to volunteer with Housing for New Hope, e-mail ellen@housingfornewhope.org
George Hining and other Durham County winners accept the 2013 Governor's Award for Volunteer Service
The Honorable Mike Woodard presented MHAworks with the 2013 Governor's Award for Volunteer Service of Durham County in the Corporate/Business category for their creation, organization, and work on Creative Food Drive. The Governor's Award program has honored the true spirit of volunteerism in our state by recognizing individuals and businesses that make a significant contribution to our community through volunteer service. Housing for New Hope nominated MHAworks for the Group/Team category and the Corporate/Business category. We are humbled and honored to be recognized for the effect that the Creative Food Drive has had in our community, said George Hining after accepting the award. Congratulations, MHAworks, and thanks for all of your hard work!
Thank you volunteers & donors for your continuous support!


Commercial Office Space for Lease
Housing for New Hope is leasing a commercial office in Cole Mill Place, located at 1904 Cole Mill Road in Durham. The building is brand new and the 600 sq. ft. windowed and fully accessible office includes: Ground floor immediate entry from the parking lot Reception area Primary office with storage Kitchen or break room Restroom The office is offered at $600 per month. Utilities (electric, water/sewer), internet, property taxes and all outside maintenance are included in the monthly rent. For further information, contact Kim Swanson at 919-698-4065 or kim@housingfornewhope.org.
Cole Mill Place apartments opened in fall 2012 to offer 10 units of affordable housing for workforce families in Durham County. Cole Mill houses two and three bedroom apartments as well as commercial office space.

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