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This Week @ The Homeless Coalition
Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition shared a photo.

Update on the Shutdown’s Impact on Housing and How to Take Action - https://mailchi.mp/nlihc.org/shutdown-update_010919
Check out what's going on with some of our Member Organizations.
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This week, a small but mighty group of college students learned about the history of buddy gray and his determination to create affordable housing and a low-barrier shelter in Cincinnati. They also spent some time selling Streetvibes, getting a first-hand experience of panhandling. Many lessons learned!

Relationships are critical to our individual survival and wellbeing. Can you imagine being separated from your loved one for 4 decades?

Link: https://www.wcpo.com/news/national/homeless-veteran-reunited-with-family-arizona
Please join us for our monthly Membership Meeting
3rd Thursday of every month, currently meeting at Shelterhouse
Public Meetings 4th Tuesday of the Month, at 12 noon
Caracole, Inc.

If you're looking for something to do on this snowy weekend, check out our new website! Special thanks to our friends at AI Software for designing our new space on the web. http://www.caracole.org/
Lighthouse Youth & Family Services

Thank you to our valued partner Freestore Foodbank for sharing Talid's story. Talid traveled for 30 hours across the country with her partner looking for a safe home. She says she came to Lighthouse because she knew she would be safe.

Link: https://freestorefoodbank.org/in-search-of-a-home-3/
Cincinnati Health Network

Kate Bennett
Chief Executive Officer
Kate Bennett has dedicated more than 47 years advocating for equal housing rights and quality medical care for the underserved populations. Currently, Ms. Bennett is the Chief Executive Officer for the Cincinnati Health Network (“CHN”), a position she has held since November of 2003. She is also Project Director of the Ryan White Part C Program that provides primary health care services to persons living with HIV/AIDS in 15 counties of the Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana tristate area. Prior to taking over this position, Kate worked for 12 years at CHN in several capacities for both programs, beginning her tenure as a case manager for the Health Care for the Homeless Program in early 1992. Thank you for all that you do! #homelessness #heart #compassion #support #patientcenteredcare #love

We have beds available upon acceptance! Call intake now! (513) 961-4663
Watch the video to see what to expect at First Step Home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=o4wJuAIJLNQ

Our next meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 22nd, 12 Noon: United Way, Reading Road Location (Note Change of Location)

Please join us - all are welcome!

Meet Our New Associates: Therese Frye
With the nurturing support of many Sisters of Charity friends and mentors, Therese Frye felt the call to make her commitment to the SC Community as an Associate in Mission in 2018. Read more at http://www.srcharitycinti.org/news_events/ThereseFrye.htm

The city's needle exchange program allows for safe disposal of syringes and reduces the risk of transmitting HIV, viral hepatitis and other blood borne infections. Please see this link for updated needle exchange locations. http://ow.ly/7L9Y50k9O3l

We are so proud of Sister Catherine Walsh for preaching on the issue of immigration via our local paper. Thanks for speaking up, Sister!

Link: https://www.lohud.com/story/opinion/contributors/2019/01/03/scripture-family-separation/2454492002/
League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area

“Through the Affordable Care Act, the federal government in recent years has paid 97 percent of coverage costs. Under a six-year extension of CHIP funding approved last January, the federal match reverts back to 74 percent.”
… “the enhanced federal match was temporary and state officials knew it was going back to 74 percent.”

Link: https://www.dispatch.com/news/20190105/ohio-must-find-200-million-to-maintain-health-coverage-for-225000-poor-children

The Prayer House: Faithful, Therapeutic and Consolidating
Against the backdrop of the Visitation House in West Price Hill a modest sign that indicates a place in the community where people can unite for the same purpose: to deliver their prayer requests. Read more at
http://www.srcharitycinti.org/news_events/prayerhouse.htm
Madisonville Education and Assistance Center (MEAC)

MEAC's updated website is live!
We're still making some updates, so let us know what features you'd like to see!
Thanks to our volunteers from Fifth Third Bank for their help!

Check out our progress at www.meaccincinnati.org

Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. There are an estimated 40.3 million victims of modern-day slavery worldwide. Of these, 25 million are victims of labor or sex trafficking and 15 million are people trapped in forced marriages. Learn to be a responsible consumer. Visit the U.S. Department of Labor to learn about goods that may be products of forced or child labor: http://ow.ly/nRTW30n7gw5
Community and Agency Education Programs
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Death penalty, Human trafficking, Immigration, Peace and Nonviolence.

Education and Service Learning
Help Needed
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Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati

Update on some commonly asked questions - indoor cat, not declawed, Could be around one cat or one dog but can be a little temperamental. Could coexist with other animals with experienced foster.

Original post - The IHNGC Pet Program is in need of a foster home for Snowflake! Her owner is experiencing homelessness and Snowflake has been in our kennels for too long! She will do much better in a home until she can be reunited with her owner. Snowflake is up to date on vaccinations and is spayed. She does not get along well with other dogs/cats and can be a little temperamental. We expect her to calm down in a home setting. If you are interested in fostering, please contact Garrett Parsons, our Pet Program Coordinator at garrett@ihncincinnati.org for more details or comment below. Thanks for your support!

Big thanks to St. Xavier High School student John Shelton and IT class instructor, Ray Heyob, for installing a projector system where we can now project out knife cuts and cooking techniques during Cooking for the Family on the wall while we teach! Whoo hoo!! We are making it even easier to learn how to cook healthy and affordable for your family!!

Medical Assistant Job Description
In search of an energetic, caring, service minded individual that is looking for a rewarding opportunity to work as a Medical Assistant. Cincinnati Health Network is a federally qualified community health center located in downtown Cincinnati providing full service medical care to the Cincinnati area homeless population. While working with us you will get to use all of your medical skills, be provided with excellent pay and benefits, and have the rewards of helping the under-served with their medical needs. The reliable Medical Assistant that is hired will perform various clinical and office duties to keep our healthcare practice running efficiently. Our Medical assistants will work directly with the healthcare practice team to assist patients with office visits, explain common medical procedures, collect test samples, and maintain patient records.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
Phlebotomy: 1 year (Preferred)
Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required)

Apply: https://www.facebook.com/job_opening/2200197450221996/

Want to accomplish more in 2019? Click below to find out how being a volunteer makes a difference for everyone, including you!

https://www.lys.org/make-volunteering-your-2019-resolution/

Many hands make light work and we need your help! We depend on volunteers to help us save lives & rebuild families so we can focus on helping out patients get better. If you can help, we'd sure appreciate it!

Link: www.catsober.org
St. Francis Seraph Ministries

Our Cooking for the Family is starting back up and is looking for Volunteers. We are going to be at 3 locations six different dates/times.
Wednesday Mornings: Mt. Washington (HealthSource of Ohio, Mt Washington Campus, 6131 Campus Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45230) - Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, and Feb 13, 2019 @ 9:30am

Tuesday Mornings: Academy of World Languages - Jan 15, Jan 22, Jan 29, Feb 5, and Feb 12, 2019 @ 10:00am

Tuesday Evenings: Academy of World Languages - Jan 15, Jan 22, Jan 29, Feb 5, and Feb 12, 2019 @ 4:15pm

Monday Evenings: Mt. Washington (HealthSource) - Jan 14, Jan 21, Jan 28, Feb 4, and Feb 18, 2019 @ 4:30pm

Thursdays Evenings: St. Anthony Center in OTR - Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 7, and Feb 21, 2019 @ 4:30pm

Please click on the link for more information!
https://sfsministries.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/…

A BIG thank you to the students of Blessed Sacrament School and their parents for dedicating their Father/Daughter Service Project to Our Daily Bread!

Together, they collected and assembled 110 birthday bags for our guests. They even sold t-shirts to raise money to purchase lovely, weather-resistant bags for the gifts. We are inspired by your generosity AND your team-work.

Thank you for the blessing of 110 very happy birthdays in 2019!!

(And shout out to Todd Ryan for coordinating!)

#dadsrock #daughtersrock #loveinaction #happybirthday
Bethany House Services

Happy New Year! Was one of your NYE resolutions to give back? Was it to help those who are less fortunate than you? If so, sign up to volunteer with Bethany House now! From one-time volunteer opportunities to diving head first in, we want you to be a part of our team. Check out all our opportunities for 2019!

https://bethanyhouseservices.org/volunteer-opportunities/

We’re Hiring!

Legal Aid Society is accepting applications for a Legal Assistant position at our Hamilton location.
Please visit our website to learn more: https://www.lascinti.org/employment/

Thank you to World Outreach Christian Church, WOCC for serving delicious N.Y.P.D. Pizza Cincinnati at Phil’s Place tonight! And thank you to Cancer Justice Network for being available to answer any medical questions we might have! Great start to 2019 ♥️
Mark Your Calendars!
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Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency added an event.

CAA is conducting a community assessment to better understand how low- and moderate-income Cincinnati and Hamilton County residents are doing, where they are being supported, where they face challenges, and where there are opportunities to things differently that might help improve their lives.
Community Forums will bring together clients, service providers and partners, community members, and CAA staff to create a collective call to action for the next three years. This call to action will define how CAA, partners, and the community can all better support low- and moderate-income Cincinnati and Hamilton County residents.
We need your voice at the table to create a call to action!

This Sunday, join us for our Second Sunday Lunch (around noon) after worship - and then stay for the Clifton Cultural Arts Center performance of "Martin's Dream!"

Knowledge is power. Learn the facts and the history of our immigration system.

This month's meeting will focus on access to housing and housing discrimination against immigrants and refugees.

At the first Community Issues Forum of 2019, Councilman David Mann and County Commissioner Denise Driehaus will address this question as well as assessing how they sees local government’s role in future developments and plans for the city and county. This luncheon presentation takes place at 12:00 noon, Thursday January 17th, Christ Church Cathedral Forum Room (Third Floor), 318 East Fourth Street.https://mailchi.mp/…/councilman-david-mann-and-county-commi…
Caracole, Inc. added an event.

We are excited to have the beautiful photographs of Ron Clemons in our main hall for the next few months. Be visit our space on Thursday, January 17th and get a chance to meet the artist. Nibbles and wine provided.

Ron has photographed professionally for the past 16 years. He has had shows at Findlay Market, Below Zero Lounge, Starbucks, and Essex Studios. He has been fortunate to have his works selected for the DIA International Exhibit sponsored by the Center of Fine Art Photography. His artwork has been used to raise money for nonprofits such as The Drop Inn Center, CCAT and Caracole. His images have been used in book cover designs for local authors, Doug Cooper Spencer and the late Dennis Carlson, Professor at Miami University. He has also photographed The AIDS Walk with STOP AIDS, Caracole's Spring Grove Walk/Run, Caracole's Annual Meeting, Tall Stacks Cincinnati, The Opening Ceremony for The Underground Freedom Center as well as Photographer for the Cincinnati Men's Chorus for their 2017 Concert Season. In addition to the exhibit at Caracole, he is also part of the Exhibit, Manifestations of Time: The Black Experience, sponsored by Mohawk Galleries, beginning January 25th.
He believes photography reminds us that we are surrounded by beauty. Our task is to find the angle and perspective that invites that beauty into the framework of our spirit.

Urban Appalachian Community Coalition

Join us as we ring in the new year Appalachian style.

Omope Carter Daboiku, emcee

Musical guests:
Tellico
Green Willow
Harold Kennedy
Old Souls String Band
The Corncobs
Carter Bridge
Barefoot in the Briar Patch

Many unusual and fascinating things will probably happen...pie contest, hog calling, word quilt, split the pot, young poets from Thomas More University.

As usual we will open with a potluck meal, so bring a dish, fill your plate, and sit back and enjoy the show!

The location is The Sanctuary in Lower Price Hill,2110 St Michael St, Cincinnati, OH 45204

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/370836043494784/

Honored to be participating in this important Cincinnati event. Learn more: https://mlkcoalition.org/

Calling all Peace Builders and those interested in Peace Building and NonViolence. Please join us for the first quarterly potluck hosted by the NonViolence Alliance of Greater Cincinnati (NVA) and SOS ART.

The evening will include introductions, potluck dinner, and presentation on the Poor People's Campaign. Please bring a dish to share and plan to join us.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peace-builders-potluck-tickets…

Please RSVP on eventbrite so we can set up enough tables and chairs. The event will be held at IJPC in the lobby of the Peaslee Neighborhood Center. Parking is available for free in the lot attached to the building until 8:00 PM.

Join us on Tuesday, January 22 to enjoy an exclusive Cincinnati Shakespeare Company dress rehearsal production of August Wilson's Fences! All ticket sales for this performance will support Over-the-Rhine Community Housing.

Thank you, Cincy Shakespeare, for inviting us back and for your dedicated support. We're grateful for your partnership!

Buy tickets online: https://donate.otrch.org/event/fences/e218249

Mark your calendars for Friday, January 25th for End Slavery Cincinnati's annual anti-human trafficking conference.

Mark your calendar! Sunday, January 27, 11:00 worship followed by a free spaghetti and meatballs dinner, 12:00, donated, prepared and served by Pastor Brian. What’s the occasion? First’s average Sunday worship attendance in 2018 grew by more than 10%. That means free spaghetti. On the last Sunday of the year our 52 week average of 59 surpassed 15% from 2017! That means meatballs! Bring a friend too. Christmas Eve was a great sign that the momentum is strong. Our attendance jumped from 75 to 135. For those who have a difficult time accepting something for free donations can be made to support our Welcome and Accessibility Center Fund. Thank you for making worship a regular part of your weekly routine. It’s who we are and what we do.
Christ Church Cathedral shared an event.
 
We will be gathering at Christ Church Cathedral, at 11:00 AM, on February 16th, to honor the one year anniversary of the MSD/Parkland shooting, The event will feature guest speakers, and a moment of silence. Afterwords, you can join us for light refreshments and socializing. Please email studentsforgunlegislationohio@gmail.com, or send us a Direct Message, with any questions.
Caracole, Inc. shared an event.

Red Ribbon Halfa VIII is fast approaching! Mark your calendars for January 12th at the Leapin’ Lizard to benefit Caracole!
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