The 5Cities Homeless Coalition year-end fundraising drive is off to a healthy start thanks to a $7,000 donation from community member Joan Sargen.
Sargen’s donation kicks off the Coalition’s efforts to raise $25,000 to underwrite referral and support services designed to connect South County families in crisis with services and to move them from the streets into stable homes.
Thus far in 2014, 5Cities Homeless Coalition has collected and distributed in-kind donations for needy families and children valued at more than $100,000, including food, household goods, clothing, shoes and work boots, dental and hygiene products, diapers, blankets, gift cards and more.
By the end of the year, the organization hopes to match that amount in cash. Friends, businesses, service clubs and community organizations have already raised $75,000 to help with deposits, move-in costs, utilities, car repairs and other basic needs as well as referral and counseling services.
For more information or to contribute to the fundraising drive, visit www.5CHC.org or (805) 574-1638.
