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COMBINING COMPASSION AND ART
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"there is more hunger in the world for love and appreciation than for bread"
Mother Teresa
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GOAL
Artists Helping The Homeless is a non-profit 501c3 public charity organization that seek to reduce the need and cost of homeless care in several ways. The BE THE CHANGE Van provides transportation and assistance in accessing resources to get off the street. Two meal programs, one in Kansas City, another in Olathe, each serve one night a week. Our goal is to serve the homeless in their environment, a setting more comfortable to them. We raises money through Art to help individuals who need a new beginning. And be sure to watch for different art events throughout the year to help raise awareness for this important cause.
Over 13,400 meals served as of April 26, 2012
(in Addition Johnson County Food Ministry
Through April 25 Total 38,333)
Total Meal Served 51,733 as of April 26, 2012
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| Be The Change Sculpture at D W Newcomer Photo by Joseph Maino |
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BE OUR SPONSOR TO INSPIRE CHANGE
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| Many Thanks to our Corporate Sponsors |
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| Many Thanks to our Corporate Sponsors |
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| Many Thanks to our Corporate Sponsors |
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| Many Thanks to our Corporate Sponsors |
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| Many thanks to our Corporate Sponsors |
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FOR DONATION PLEASE VISIT OUR SITE AT
THE GREATER KANSAS CITY FOUNDATION FOR MORE DETAILS
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| Listen KCUR Helping The Homeless One Ride At A Time |
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St. Lukes' Hospital and AHH are collaborating to address issues of
the homeless in the Plaza/Westport area.
This Van will be in the area at night from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. to provide area homeless a place to go for
* Warmth
* Food
* Clothing
* Supplies
* Assistance
* Transportation
* Youth Outreach
The Van is an extension of services AHH provides to help both those on the street and those wanting to get off the street. Working with area agencies, churches and organizations the last two years, AHH has helped homeless off the street and helped others avoid being on it.
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Statistical Highlights
Through March of 2012
- 11,309 van trips to work with 1,789 individuals
- Helped shelter 1,419 people for 22,265 nights
- 19,519 Nights arranged with partner
- 2,746 Nights provided directly
- Enrolled 245 individuals in Detox services
- Assisted 65 Chronic Homeless into full or transitional reintegration.
- $2,866,400 saved in ambulance, hospital, police, and judicial fees
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RECOGNIZED AS A CHAMPION VOLUNTEER BY KANSAS CITY MAYOR MARK FUNKHUSER 2011
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| Receiving Proclamation as a Champion Volunteer by the Mayor Mark Funkhouser 2011 |
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Honored and proud to be chosen as the Hero of Year, 2011 At Primitivo Garcia Elementary School Special thanks to the students, Dr. Joe Marlow, All classroom teachers, and Bob Walkenhorst for Helping all the Heros to make the video possible. For the “Heroes” program, which was started by vice principal Tearo Condit, students each year study the life of a “hero.” Prior heroes have included Primitivo Garcia, Cesar Chavez and Irene Ruiz, Buck O'Neil, Tony Aguirre, Steve Palermo, Tearo Condit. Written and Performed by Ms. Merino's Kindergarten Class and Ms. Jackson's 5th Grad Class, presented by Primitivo Garcia Elementary School.
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NAMI-KC "PROFESSIONAL AWARD" RECIPIENT 2010
Honored and Humble to be the recipient of the Professional of the year for NAMI-KC THE NATIONS VOICE ON MENTAL ILLNESS. Honored because of their recognition. Humbled because as I look around, I see many dedicated professionals, who have done much more day in and out dealing with mental illness. Thank You from the bottom of my heart.
The award shows Artists Helping the Homeless is truly a community effort. This award reflects the dedication, Guidance and support of many other organization with whom we work to create win-win-win Situations. A special thank you to all my co-workers who support me along the way.
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Stuart Whitney Award 2009
We are HUMBLE, HONORED & SURPRISED by receiving the Stuart Whitney Award for EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY ADVOCACY from Homeless Services Coalition of Greater KC. This award recognizes the participation and support of my friends and volunteers.
It is an honor to be named along side of the Executive Director of Synergy Services Robin s. Winner & Executive Director Wm. Kent Jewell @ Benilde Hall Program & Mr. George Harris with the Police Dept who help put together the Homeless task force project for KC. Again the honor goes to our team. Thanks.
At the same time it is a great reminder to me of more works need to be done. New imagination and ideas needed to be form to make our community a better place for our friends.
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| Be The Change at Synergy Youth Resiliency Center |
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BE THE CHANGE
The art symbolizes that without change a seed would not become a flower,
An acorn would not become a tree.
Change is inevitable. It is what we do with it that makes the difference.
BE The Change is a touring exhibit by Artists Helping the Homeless to help those less fortunate,
that is moving through Kansas City to spread this message.
Change will happen with or without us.
By being part of the change, by taking simple acts,
that change will do better for ourselves and others.
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BE THE CHANGE A Rotating Outdoor Art Sculpture Exhibit
Showcasing Original Metal and Lucite Sculptures. 7' metal column supporting 3' tall lettering with a total expand of 25' to help bring awareness to BE THE CHANGE Lucite flowers with a diameter of 7 feet and standing between 12' to 15' created to embrace the change
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| Shannon and Shakespeare |
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| Success Story For Life
Shannon came to Kansas City 3 months before Christmas of 2008 from Texas. Unfortunately the living arrangement she thought perfect for her before her move to Kansas City turned into a nightmare. With COPD, wheelchairs and a nine year old, Shannon found herself stranded with no where to go on Christmas Day 2008. With no one to turn to and no agency available because of the holidays, Artists Helping The Homeless stepped up, moved her to a temporary home for the holiday and helped her to find a temporary shelter at City Union.
The decision to stay in Kansas City finally became a reality because of her determination to acquire
independence and Shannon now has successfully arranged a transitional housing to stay at Re-Start.
We are very happy to be part of the team involved in helping her get back on her feet.
And her son is enrolled in school.
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| Shannon and Shakespeare |
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