With the approach of winter and the holiday season, more attention falls upon those people in need, and their need is greater. Here are some easy and some fun ways to help your homeless neighbors right here in SLC. Thanks to these organizations and the people who make their work possible. I have also linked to a few national and international sites. Of course there’s not the time or space to include everyone, so why not help your editor by leaving comments and links to your favorite charity. As you donate goods, money, and time, please keep in mind that homeless people need your help the entire year...
Fun Events:
Utah Food Bank Fundraiser with Cameron Rafati this Saturday at In The Venue .
The good folks at Northplatte Records hit us with the lowdown on a great cause, and for music fans in Utah, it's a no-brainer. Headlining this gig is Cameron Rafati, who has worked with the likes of The Fugees and who just completed recording his first... Read More
cityweekly.net 5 Spot: Coat Exchange With Deanna Taylor
By Rachel Piper
Six years ago, Deanna Taylor organized Utah's first annual Community Coat Exchange. The coat exchange takes place every year on the day after Thanksgiving (also referred to as Black Friday or Buy Nothing Day) at Library Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coats are being collected now at four drop-off points, and on the day of... Read More
More sites to visit:
Local:
Local News Coverage... By John Hollenhorst
Local News Coverage... By Julia Lyon
Thank you Harmon’s, Ten Thousand Villages, and Indian Walk-in Center.
for the Red & Blue Rivalry Classic click on the pic above
Thank you United Way of Salt Lake (Season Of Sharing)
(in partnership with 1430 KLO & Now 97.9)
Volunteers of America (VOA):
Homeless Youth Resource Center (HYRC)
Watch the video: (CBS News story on Utah’s homeless youth)
National/International:
Street News Service (SNS)
National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH)
International Network of Street Papers (INSP)
North American Street Newspaper Association (NASNA)
The holidays are a time for giving, not just to friends and family, but to all who are in need. Won’t you please share with them? Please leave a comment to tell how you help those in need, or to make others aware of ways to help of which we might not be aware. Look for updates from now until the New Year, have a great holiday season, and blessed be for helping.
---your editor
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