Coalition Connection: New Staff, Additions to Emery, and Much More!

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NARREAN MARSDEN

Hello Community,

Welcome to our first newsletter of 2024! I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new Marketing and Communications Manager at the Coalition for the Homeless. It is truly an honor to join an organization with a remarkable 43-year legacy supporting homeless individuals. I am excited to be part of a team dedicated to positively impacting our community.

The Coalition has exciting news to share. We encourage you to read more about what we've been up to and read news you can use. We are so thankful for your continued support. Have a great summer, be safe, and take care.

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EMERY LOW BARRIER EMERGENCY SHELTER ADDS 30 ADDITIONAL BEDS

Photo Credit: Image courtesy of ISTUIDO Architects.

As we move into the warmer months, the Emery Low Barrier Emergency Shelter is offering a helping hand by adding an extra 30 beds to help other shelters in the District of Columbia that are expected to reach maximum capacity during the hot summer season. This assistance will be available until October 31 when the service will switch to the hypothermia center during the colder months. Dinner and breakfast will be provided from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

ABOUT THE COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS

The Coalition aims to help transition homeless, at-risk individuals and families to self-sufficiency through housing programs and supportive services. Services at our various program sites generally include case management, employment and housing placement assistance, substance abuse counseling, life skills training, and food services.

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EARLY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

It's a fantastic opportunity to make a difference while having a blast. This year's highlight is the GLAM WALK Runway Show where attendees will have the opportunity to shine and walk away with $250 cash prize! What sets us apart is our new Pay Forward Plan, giving you the flexibility to split your ticket payment into two installments of $75 or three payments of $50. If you register by June 1st, you can take $10 off. Don't miss out on this chance to support a great cause and have an amazing time doing it!

Our New Headquarters Team Members!

Jon Bolduc, LICSW -Director of Case Management Services

Jon Bolduc has spent over 20 years working in social work throughout Washington, D.C. He has provided his expertise to well-known organizations such as Friendship Place, The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command, Community Connections, and So Others Might Eat.

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Doris Warrell -

Donor Relations

Manager

Doris Warrell is a small-shop development and communications professional who has worked at several Washington, DC organizations serving unhoused individuals and people at risk of becoming homeless.

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News You Can Use:

Homelessness After Age 50 Is Rising (Op-Ed)

U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness

Director Jeff Olivet shares how homelessness is impacting individuals 50 years and older and shares insights on what can be done to prevent older adults from losing their homes.

READ THE REPORT