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EE Cares! Volunteer Opportunity with CFTH & Combined Arms for the Homeless

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Date

November 10, 2024

Time

12:30 pm

On Sunday, November 10, we will be joined by leadership of Houston Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County and Combined Arms to learn a little bit about the unhoused population, including veterans, in our community. We will be sorting and packing first-aid kits, snack kits, and cold weather items. To help us achieve our goal of making 300 of each kit, donations of the following supplies will be accepted now through November 10!

The donation drop-off location is inside the rotunda and marked “Emanu El Cares! November 10.”

***Please note only new items will be accepted.***

 

First Aid Kits:
Goal= 300 

  • Antiseptic wipes
  • Band aids (mixed sizes)
  • Antibiotic ointment
  • Gauze rolls
  • Cotton swabs
  • Cold compress
  • Sting relief


Cold Weather Kits:

Goal=200 Kits

  • Wool socks
  • Lip balm
  • Cold weather bulk pack
  • Bags


Children’s Activity Kits:

Goal=100

  • Colored pencils
  • Coloring books
  • Activity book
  • Pencil sharpener


About Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County

The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County acts as a catalyst, uniting partners and maximizing resources to move people experiencing homelessness into permanent housing with supportive services.

By the Numbers
32,000 people housed since 2012
90% success rate for local housing programs (don’t return to homelessness within two years)
23,300 unique people accessed homeless assistance


About Combined Arms

Combined Arms unifies access to veteran services by creating an interconnected network into one data-driven platform. Through collaboration with nonprofits and state and international organizations, our platform drives network-wide efficiencies and transparency, ultimately improving the well-being of veterans and military families.