Community Homeless Connect Final Report

Community Homeless Connect Final Report

2014
Salem Keizer Community Connect
Serving Marion & Polk Counties
Community
Homeless Connect
Final Report
Final Report
Sponsored by Community Action Agency & Salem Leadership Foundation
Mission : To connect homeless individuals and
those at-risk of becoming homeless with
services in Marion and Polk counties to improve
the quality of their lives.
Salem Keizer Community Connect Final Report 2014
Guest Data
The annual Community Connect took place on Tuesday March 25th from 9:00am to
3:00pm at Salem First Baptist Church. The event served 616 guest/families with
the help of community volunteers and 50 service providers representing nonprofits,
faith based and government agencies and businesses.
The following are the demographics of the event
GENDER
SUPPORT
Male: 291
Female: 264
Children: 61
RACE/ETHNICITY
White:434
Hispanic/Latino: 89
Asian: 8
American Indian: 4
African American: 12
Other: 8
PRIMARY LANGUAGE
English: 450
Spanish: 86
Other: 19
AGE
11-17 years old: 61
18 - 21 years old: 42
22 - 35 years old: 122
36 - 50 years old: 225
51 - 64 years old: 136
65 and older: 30
Salem Keizer Community Connect Final Report 2014
Guest Data
LIVING SITUATION
Where did you sleep last night?
Non-Sheltered - Outdoors: 109
Non-sheltered - Vehicle: 42
Sheltered - Someone else’s home: 145
Sheltered– Hotel: 8
Sheltered - short term facility: 125
Sheltered - Own house/apartment: 136
Sheltered - Other: 51
Salem/Keizer: 528
Woodburn: 22
Dallas/Monmouth: 45
Other: 21
EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES
What is your current employment status?
Full-time: 32
Part-time: 81
Day Labor: 6
Self-Employed: 3
Unemployed: 433
Do you have other income sources?
Alimony:2
Child Support: 5
Food Stamps: 345
Pension/Retirement: 5
Social Security Disability Insurance: 29
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: 58
Unemployment Benefits: 32
Veteran’s Benefits: 21
Other: 56
UNITY
What city do you live in?
Salem Keizer Community Connect Final Report 2014
DIGNITY
Leadership Team
Herm Boes, Co-Event Coordinator
Nency Ibarra, Co-Event Coordinator
DJ Vincent, Volunteer Coordinator
Arleen Jensen, Volunteer Coordinator
Bev Stapleton, In-Kind Donations
Rick Bratton, Housing Services
Shannon Vandehey, Children & Family Services
Lori Bates, Guest Services
Dee Rynerson, Café
Committee Descriptions
In-kind Donations– All in-kind elements, storage and transportation to the event.
Intake/Exit Volunteers– Intake/exit areas, belongings check in, greeters, set up and clean up, companion
guides.
Housing Services– Housing needs including referrals, day shelters, energy
assistance programs, etc.
Medical/Dental/Vision– On-site services and referrals including medical,
dental, hearing, vision, diabetes testing, vital signs, immunizations, etc.
Pet Services– Services for pets including flea treatments, nail clippings, exams, vaccinations, etc.
Children/Family Services– Services that support children and families including education opportunities,
daycare, teen shelters, immunizations, student outreach, etc.
Women’s Services– Services for women including hygiene, advocacy, emergency cell phones, etc.
Guest Services– Services including bike repair, haircuts, manicures, foot bathing, entertainment, etc.
Café– Food services including coffee, donuts, breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Counseling Services– Confidential counseling services including drug and
alcohol, legal, behavioral care, recovery, etc.
Salem Keizer Community Connect Final Report 2014
Sponsors
Restorer of Dignity Sponsor - $500 and greater
City of Salem
Salem First Baptist Church
West Salem Service Integration Team
Marion-Polk Food Share
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley
Salem Leadership Foundation
Creator of Hope - $250 - $499
Cherriots
ProFund Northwest
West Salem Foursquare Church
Provider of Help - $100 - $249
Revenue - Funds, Volunteer Time and Donations
Financial Sponsorships
$4,998.50
In-Kind Sponsorships
$35,982.42
Volunteer Value
$19,215.00
Donated Use of Space
Total Revenue
$6,700.00
$66,895.92
Actual Expenses
Linens & Table Rentals
$648.50
Dental & Vision Vans
$1,100.00
In-Kind Items
$3000.00
Food and Transportation
Total Expenses
$500.92
$5,249.42
HOPE
Community Action Agency
Salem Keizer Community Connect Final Report 2014
Service Providers
RESPECT
Counseling
Northwest Human Services Crisis Hotline
Willamette Valley Hospice
Medical/Dental
Salem Health
Salem Free Medical Clinic
Medical Teams International
Lions Vision & Hearing
Capital Dental
Other
DeMuniz Resource Center
ROCC
Mano A Mano
Church at the Park
United Way of Mid-Willamette Valley
Christian Science Church
EDIT
Housing
ARCHES Project
Oxford Houses of Oregon
Salem Union Gospel Mission
Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network
Salvation Army
West Valley Housing Authority
Pet Services
Willamette Valley Animal Hospital
Guest Services
Phagan's School of Beauty
Blush Hair Design
Bike Services
The HUB
Employment
Shangri-La
Easter Seals Oregon Latino Connection
Job Growers
Oregon Employment Department
Women’s Services
Hope Pregnancy Clinic
Women at the Well Grace House
Options Counseling
MOMS Program
Children & Families Services
Community Action Head Start
Mid-Valley Women’s Crisis Services
Family Building Blocks
HOME Youth & Resource Center
STEP
Child Care Resource & Referral
Benefits
Social Security Administration
Salem Vet Center
Department of Human Services
Veterans Benefits Administration
North West Senior & Disability Services
Interface Network Inc.
Northwest Human Services
Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs
Clothing Area
St. Vincent De Paul
Helping Hands Resources
Salt Creek Church
In-Kind
City Vibe
SOVAH
Salem Keizer Community Connect Final Report 2014
Services Provided
Housing
# of services
Information and Referrals, Vouchers, shelter, Family
Services, Financial Assistance
355
Children and Families
# of services
Information and Referrals, Healthy Kids, Clothing,
Books, Toiletries, Clothing Vouchers, Medication
Vouchers
Café
Meals Served
566
# of services
Counseling
Information and Referrals, Supportive Housing,
Mental Health Services, Addiction Support,
Benefits
VA Information, Claims, Records, SSI, SSDI, OHP
Services
Dental
Evaluations, Extractions, Surgical Extractions,
Fillings, X-Rays, Fluoride, Cleanings, Debridement,
Prophylaxis, Hygiene
# of services
82
# of services
586
Value of services
$21,233
Medical/Vision
# of services
Medical Inquiries, Mental Health Information,
Acupuncture Treatment, Immunizations, Vision and
Hearing Screenings
402
Pet Services
# of Services
Examinations , Vaccines Flea Treatments (Ear
Cleaning & Treatment , Spay , Neuter
Hair Cuts
Women, Men and Child Hair Cuts, Beard Trims
208
# of Services
129
HELP
800+
A special thanks to all of Community Connect’ s sponsors, volunteers and participating agencies,
without you this event would not be possible.
SALEM LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION