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2010 MLK Day of Wellness: Best Foot Forward

Monday, January 18 from 9am - 1pm at St. Mary's Cathedral

2010 Homeless Count: Thursday, January 28, 2010 4pm-10pm

November 2009: Homeless Resource Fair

Members participated in the ECHO Homeless Resource Fair on Saturday, November 14, 2009. Each AmeriCorps member assisted the community members in their registration surveys. The community will use this information to answer questions regarding what resources are needed for individuals to move toward self-sufficiency.

Outcomes:

-More than 650 people accessed clothing, social service information, food, and medical care

-More than 900 pairs of shoes, 600 backpacks, 400 sleeping bags/blankets, and 400 pairs of socks were distributed

-600 warm meals were served by Mobile Loaves and Fishes

-More than 200 volunteers were engaged from the community

The peace bench project also received media coverage. To view the news clip visit:
http://www.kxan.com/Global/SearchResults.asp?vendor=wss&qu=americorps
 

April 2008: AmeriCorps Member Retreat

Keep Austin Housed AmeriCorps Members had their 2nd Annual AmeriCorps Retreat at the end of April. Members participated in member-led trainings, team building activities, rest and relaxation in the beautiful Bastrop State Park.

January 2008: MLK Day of Wellness

Keep Austin Housed AmeriCorps members planned and implemented a 1^st Annual Day of Wellness in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. To honor Dr. King's legacy of addressing social injustices and challenges within his community, The Day of Wellness was created to bring together resources to promote health and well-being for homeless individuals in the Austin community.  The AmeriCorps members provided various services to over 350 people including: a foot care clinic, hair cuts, clothing/shoe closet, resource table, food and entertainment.

Keye TV attended the event. Their story highlights the important work that this AmeriCorps group provided in honor of Martin Luther King Day. The story can be found at the following site: http://www.keyetv.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=0B854B69-EB82-41FC-9FCB-7EF2F6A6E54A&gsa=true