I wrapped my ten week AmeriCorps VSA assignment at the Homeless Coalition. Ten weeks flies by fast and I can only hope that I made a real contribution while I was there. Lessons about the homeless situation on a local level were most certainly learned in addition to the sometimes limited resources to people in need of shelter and work. As previously mentioned, one of my primary duties while employed with the Homeless Coalition was to organize the 2009 Stand Down & Homeless Health Fair. You can hear the entire show here.
While the event was considered a success by many including myself, I’d love to see more agencies involved and more people being served. There must be a way for Hillsborough County to offer transportation for this one day event to help get more homeless patrons there. This isn’t the only area I’d like to see improve, but it is certainly one of the more important ones. One of my personal event highlights was having the barber cut hair and with such an amazing spirit. Having said that – working at the coalition for the summer will always be memorable. I will be keeping in touch.
on Sep 3rd, 2009 at 7:55 am
Great work you’re doing Adrienne!