FLINT, MI — Flint and Genesee County companies are looking for donations and volunteers for an annual rely of those that are experiencing homelessness later this month.
Organized by the Flint/Genesee County Continuum of Care, a federally mandated physique of homeless service suppliers, the rely will happen on Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 8 p.m. to midnight and different websites — together with soup kitchens and different meals distribution websites — can be counted on Thursday, Jan. 26 and Friday, Jan. 27.
The mandated rely can be used to establish funding alternatives for assist applications, present housing help and different companies to Genesee County’s homeless inhabitants.
Private care objects like gloves, scarves, socks and deodorant are being sought via donations to be distributed in the course of the rely.
In case you are considering donating, even individually wrapped snacks, contact Erika Humphrey with Metro Group Improvement at 810-620-1744 or electronic mail ehumphrey@metroflint.org.
Volunteers are additionally being sought to assist survey people which might be experiencing homelessness.
Coaching is offered and all volunteers will work alongside an skilled member, in keeping with a information launch from Metro Group Improvement.
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