Ending Homelessness Partner Update - July 2012
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Real People ~ Real Facts
Did you know that 52 percent of homeless families became
homeless in their current episode as a result of domestic
violence? These families include 40 percent of all
persons in families experiencing homelessness.
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Helping Families THRIVE: Moving to Work in Fairfax
County
The THRIVE Initiative is all about linking housing
program participants to services and programs
offered by county agencies or nonprofit organizations to
help them become more self-sufficient. >> more
Short Personal Anecdotes on Homelessness
"One of my first days in the office after being hired to
work for the Chairman [Sharon Bulova] when she was the
Braddock District Supervisor, we were contacted by a woman
about a homeless youth. The young man was her daughter's
friend from school but he had no place to stay and did not
know where to go for help." >> more
Staying Cool in the Summer Heat
During extremely hot days, there is plenty you can do to
stay cool such as visiting a local library, strolling
through a shopping center or visiting a community recreation
center or senior center that is air-conditioned. Fairfax
County has many air-conditioned facilities where residents
can conduct county business, get educated or be entertained.
>> more
Upcoming Trainings and Meetings
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HMIS trainings scheduled for July. >>
more
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Regional HOST meetings on homelessness. >> more
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July 11, 2012 - Prepared by the Fairfax County
Office to Prevent and End Homelessness and the Fairfax County Office of Public
Affairs.
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request this information in an alternate format, call 703-324-9492, TTY
711. A Fairfax County, Va., publication.
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