AmeriCorps volunteers partner with 30+ organizations to host the Garfield Giveaway, a resource fair for unhoused community at Garfield Park on May 31st. The fair offers essential services to address homelessness disparities in the area. Supported by organizations like THFGI, it highlights community-driven solutions.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AMERICORPS VOLUNTEERS ORGANIZE COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE FAIR FOR UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS IN GARFIELD PARK
NAME: Garfield Giveaway
LOCATION: Garfield Park, 2345 Pagoda Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203
TIME: May 31st, 2024 from 11:00am - 3:00pm EST
COST: None—all services are provided for free!
PARKING: Provided in Garfield Park Arts Center parking lot
AmeriCorps volunteers, in partnership with over thirty community agencies, will host the Garfield Giveaway, a community resource fair for unhoused individuals in Garfield Park. This event is the culmination of months of dedicated work by nine AmeriCorps volunteers, who collaborated with community agencies to identify the specific needs of the target population. Their research, using sociodemographic data, CHIP's Point-In-Time count, and interviews with frontline workers, revealed a disproportionate impact of homelessness on African American males in the Garfield Park area. As a result, the resource fair has been tailored to address the most critical needs of this community.
"AmeriCorps members are dedicated to serving their communities,” says Ebony Barney, AmeriCorp Indiana Program Manager, “and this resource fair is a shining example of that commitment. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with so many outstanding organizations to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need."
These resources are vital to the unhoused community to address the most pressing needs these individuals face. Access to medical and dental care, immunizations, and communicable disease testing allows participants to receive essential health services. Linkage to care specialists and translators allow participants to continue engaging these services after the fair and provide additional support and accessibility. Personal care services like haircuts along with hot meals, clothing items, hygiene kits, cellphones, etc., enhance the quality of life and offer dignity to those in need.
"The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis is proud to support this vital initiative,” says Jason Grisell, president and CEO of THFGI. “This resource fair directly aligns with our mission to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable populations. We believe that everyone deserves access to essential resources, and this event is a step towards making that a reality for our unhoused neighbors."
HIGHLIGHTED SERVICES:
Mobile Medical Clinics
Mobile Dental Clinic
Mobile Immunization Clinic
HIV/STI/HEP C Testing
Linkage to Care Specialists
Spanish & Haitian Creole Translators
Fresh Food Market
Haircuts & nail care
Meal Provided
Cell Phones
Clothing Items
Hygiene Kits
Warm Weather Kits
Unhoused-specific resources
SPONSORS: The Health Foundation, AmeriCorps, Serve Indiana, Cummins, Garfield Park Arts Center, Indy Parks, Side by Side: Ending the HIV Epidemic Together, Gilead Sciences, Marion County Public Health Department, BU Wellness, Indy Hygiene Hub, Deborah’s Place, "I" Support the Girls
Ending the Epidemics Public Health AmeriCorps 2023-2024
429 N Vermont Street, STE 400, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Contact:
Megna Chari, (317) 721 - 9914, americorps@thfgi.org, https://thfgi.org/americorps/
Contact Info:
Name: Jason Grisell
Email: Send Email
Organization: THFGI
Address: 429 East Vermont Street #400 Suite 400, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
Website: https://www.thfgi.org
Source: PressCable
Release ID: 89130695
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