shelterworks E-News from the Willis Dady Emergency Shelter
Fall
2012
E-News Edition 1
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Dusty’s Corner “What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family.” -Mother Teresa Note: Late last year, Willis Dady was able to create a second case manager position to provide outreach. The focus is to help people at risk of becoming homeless to maintain permanent housing. This effort has included building relationships with responsible local property managers who are willing to help some households with less than ideal credit histories, so long as Willis Dady is providing case management. Despite the focus on prevention, some families who are already homeless come to Dusty, having nowhere else to turn. I was contacted in early June from a local property manager. She asked if I would be willing to investigate a possible homeless family, and I agreed. She gave me an address and I was there the next morning. After walking down a small hill in the back yard of a local residence I
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found three tents. I was able to make contact with the couple that resided there and they told me that they are indeed homeless and were uncertain how long they were going to be allowed to stay in their current location. The next question was “are there any children involved” and their reply was “yes we have four children who are also sleeping outside with us”. The effect of sleeping outside has devastating consequences on adults but even worse for children. This situation needed to be resolved as soon as possible. I made contact with a local landlord who was willing to work with us. Throughout the weekend I checked in on them by making sure that they had food and water. By Monday they were placed in permanent housing and continue to reside there today. Both parents have since found temporary jobs and are applying for permanent employment. -Dusty
Willis Dady Emergency Shelter Board of Directors Janet Slimak, President David Fisher, Vice President Tim Wilson, Executive Director
Dave Thielen Treasurer Bobette Ash, Secretary
Jasmine Almoayed Anthony Arrington John Ehrhart Gabe Erickson
Kay Henry Eric Jacobs Rebecca Jacobs Sam Jones
Jesse Martinez Theresa Ann Trimble Jason Vestweber Robin Wagner