Reach Out Success Stories
Results
By providing consistent shelter and meals, Reach Out removes some of the daily concerns that consume homeless men. This allows them to focus on finding work and permanent housing.
Winter Jan-Mar 2009 Successes:
| Number housed in some form of housing | 12 |
| Number with jobs | 5 |
| Number receiving job training or educational support | 7 |
| Number linked to other services | 11 |
| Number of Veterans connected with benifits | 2 |
Testimonials (from exit evaluations)
- An out of work salesman, who had left his family so they could secure safe housing, was grateful for a SAFE, warm place to sleep and meals. Through Reach Out he connected to a local church for ongoing support. He was reunited with his family and found employment in the funeral industry.
- An unemployed man was assisted with obtaining his Food Handlers Permit and he found a job.
Nov. 2009 Hoofing It For Homeless Participants