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A new nonprofit foundation, formed by several local businessmen, aims to help the homeless population in any way it can. In particular, the foundation will focus on finding shelter and food for those living on the streets or in abandoned buildings or garages. The leader of the organization said that although many people might think of homelessness as an urban problem, itu2019s also prevalent in rural areas like the one where this foundation will be based.<br>Website - https://louisjeanfoundation.org/
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Why This New Program Will Be Unique A new nonprofit foundation, formed by several local businessmen, aims to help the homeless population in any way it can. In particular, the foundation will focus on finding shelter and food for those living on the streets or in abandoned buildings or garages. The leader of the organization said that although many people might think of homelessness as an urban problem, it’s also prevalent in rural areas like the one where this foundation will be based. The organization intends to run ads and make announcements on the radio to recruit volunteers willing to give out food and toiletries to people who need them most. To provide comprehensive support for those who need it most, many nonprofits end up serving more than one group at a time. But there’s an inherent problem with that approach: Each homeless person is unique, so trying to deliver services and support through a general plan is nearly impossible. The new nonprofit foundation aims to combat these issues head-on by delivering one-on-one support and specialized resources tailored specifically for each individual.
What Are They Going To Do? This will allow them to focus on what works best for their clients, ultimately helping them reach their full potential. The inspiration behind starting a new nonprofit: Although homelessness can happen to anyone, individuals living in poverty often face some of the greatest challenges when attempting to get back on their feet. That’s why decided to start their nonprofit organization—she was motivated by a desire to make a difference in people’s lives. We had seen firsthand how difficult it was for people living in poverty to access necessities like food and shelter and wanted to change that. By establishing our organization, we hoped could help others rise above their circumstances and achieve greater success. The nonprofit, planned, hopes to ease some of the burden currently facing other organizations in the city by addressing three key areas: emergency services, shelter, and housing. The organization wants a comprehensive approach that addresses homelessness on all fronts.
Who Is Behind It? They hope their efforts will help stop people from falling into homelessness and improve living conditions for those who are currently without a home. By creating new shelters, they also hope to reduce strain on existing ones while also creating additional beds. They plan to increase housing options with permanent supportive units and other long-term solutions like job training programs or mental health care. Finally, they want to create an emergency response team that can provide basic needs like food and water while connecting homeless individuals with longer-term resources they need. The average life expectancy of a homeless person. In other words, many of those on our streets are unable to receive necessary health care and treatment. These conditions lead directly to higher mortality rates. An organization dedicated to providing necessary medical and social services needed by homeless individuals. We’re giving them a better chance at living a long and healthy life.
Why does it matter? Each year in New York City, many people become homeless. Many suffer from chronic illnesses such as diabetes or hypertension; others suffer from mental illness or substance abuse issues. Yet fewer than one-third of these people receive proper healthcare each year. On top of that, nearly half live in overcrowded housing—which often puts their health and safety at risk—and fewer than 20 percent have access to adequate food resources. By giving them access to quality healthcare, we can help improve their lives now while also working toward making NYC a healthier place for everyone who calls it home.
Contact Us: • Address - 147-08 235 Street Rosedale NY 11422 • Email - info@louisjeanfoundation.org • Phone - (844) 829-2292 • Website- https://louisjeanfoundation.org • Blog- https://louisjeanfoundation.org/new-nonprofit-foundation-aims-to-help-the-homeless/
