"HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC." - WORKING WITH:
THE HOMELESS, THE WORKING POOR, ANYONE IN NEED!
THE HOMELESS, THE WORKING POOR, ANYONE IN NEED!
September 3rd! Welcome!
Hello Everyone! This is a Family Friendly Site!
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PLEASE NOTE: We do not collect any information about you on our site!
We do not buy, sell or share any emails lists Ann
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FEMA MONITORS HURRICANE EARL, ENCOURAGES EVERYONE TO BE
PREPARED
Families Should Visit Ready.gov to Learn Steps to Prepare for Hurricanes
and Severe Weather
Anyone can visit www.ready.gov to learn more about how to prepare for
an emergency.
This hurricane is currently a Category 4 - with winds of 145mph.
STAY SAFE!!!!!
During hurricane season, it is especially important to know how to
prepare for, and effectively respond to, the needs of people with
disabilities during emergencies. This includes getting an emergency
supply kit ready, making sure accessible transportation and housing are
available, and ensuring that emergency information is accessible to
people with disabilities.
Visit Disability.gov’s Emergency Preparedness section for more
information on:
Personal Preparedness
Organizational Preparedness
Emergency Management Planning
Preparedness Tools & Resources
Disaster Recovery
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
FROM: HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC.
It is with great pleasure that we announce that
Homeless To Independence Inc., an all volunteer,
faith-based non-profit 501©3, will be holding our:
“SECOND ANNUAL WALK AGAINST HOMELESSNESS”
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 2010
SIGN-UP STARTS AT 8:30AM
WALK STARTS AT 9:00AM
MERCER COUNTY PARK, AT THE MARINA, OLD TRENTON ROAD,
WEST WINDSOR, NEW JERSEY, 08550
We are in need of YOUR help! Please share this announcement in your
newsletters and with everyone you know AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!
PLEASE PARTNER WITH US AND CALL US TO SET YOUR GROUP UP
IMMEDIATELY. CALL:
• Ann Martin-Frey at 1-609-575-8048
All amounts of collected money, whether large or small are accepted – it
all comes together for the good of others.
There are so many people in need in our state, with funding diminishing
in every direction we all need to pull together and help one another.
If you and/or your business/organization would like to make a financial
donation,
please make the check out to “Homeless To Independence Inc.” and mail to:
Homeless To Independence Inc., P.O. Box 22124, Trenton, NJ 08607
And put the words “WALK” on the memo line so that 100% of your
donation will be absolutely used toward this project.
A copy of our 501©3 is available upon request AND we are more than
willing to give a tax receipt for anything donated.
You are more than welcome to call me at anytime – day or evening – weekends also –
Thank you.
Ann Martin-Frey
Founder and Exec Director
Homeless To Independence Inc.
A Faith Based Non-Profit
#20-4571735
P.O. Box 22124, Trenton, NJ 08607
1-609-575-8048 cell - 1-609-656-2083 fax
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Veterans with Disabilities to TEE Off in Iowa
August 25, 2010 posted by John Allen · 2 Comments
Strengthening Self-Esteem Through Adaptive Golf
WASHINGTON – Nearly 200 military Veterans are registered to tee-off in a unique golf tournament
in Riverside, Iowa, September 6 – 9, 2010, proving that having a visual impairment or other
disability does not mean they cannot lead a full and rewarding life.
“These Veterans, many of whom were injured during their military service, will show that being
involved in athletic activity can continue regardless of disability,” said Secretary of Veterans
Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “I applaud all of the Veterans who will be traveling from across the
country to participate in this event, as they strive to achieve their goals and continue to lead an
active lifestyle.”
The National Veterans TEE (Training, Exposure, and Experience) Tournament provides visually
impaired Veterans and those with other disabilities the opportunity to develop new skills and
strengthen their confidence through adaptive golf as well as bowling and other recreational
sports activities.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) endorsed this important event in 2008 and it became one
of VA’s six national rehabilitation programs for Veterans. Initially a local program, the first
Tournament was held in 1994 in Nauvoo, Ill, and was attended by 36 legally blind Veterans from
six Midwestern states. In 1995, the event was moved to the Iowa City area. Now in its 17th year,
the Tournament has expanded to include not only Veterans who are legally blind, but also
amputees, those who use wheelchairs and Veterans with other disabilities.
This year’s event will take place at various golf courses in and around Riverside, Iowa, including
the Lake MacBride, Quail Creek, West Liberty, Elks Country Club and Blue Top Ridge golf
courses. The bowling events will take place at Colonial Lanes in Iowa City.
Participation is open to U.S. military Veterans who are visually impaired or have other disabilities
including amputations, traumatic brain injuries, certain neurological conditions and spinal cord
injuries. The participants receive care at VA medical facilities across the nation, and many utilize
VA’s comprehensive visual impairment services. Nearly 300 volunteers from the local VA Medical
Center in Iowa City and surrounding area will assist at this event.
VA is an unmatched health care leader in rehabilitation, with an impassioned commitment to serve
all our Nation’s heroes, men and women, past and present. The Tournament is hosted by the Iowa
City VA Medical Center, with sponsorship support provided by Help Hospitalized Veterans and
other organizations.
For more information about the National Veterans TEE Tournament or to volunteer during the
week, visit the Web site at www.tee.va.gov.
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Disability.gov Technology News & Events Update: 2010 Southwest Conference on Disability
This conference will take place October 6-8, 2010 in Albuquerque, NM. Topics will cover the future
of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), how technology is improving the lives of people with
disabilities, how to improve the lives of children with disabilities, as well as a special celebration of
the 2010 Disability and The Arts Program.
For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/technology/news_%26_events
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Dear Former TANF Recipient,
This e-mail could change your life!
If you’ve closed your TANF case and have been working for awhile, there
is a FREE New Jersey government program that can help you get the
educational or occupational training you may need in order to advance
your career, but can’t afford.
CAN YOU ANSWER “YES” TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS?
•Has your TANF case closed within the previous 24 months?
•Have you been working at least four (4) months?
•Are you working at least 20 hours a week?
•Are you interested in an opportunity for career advancement?
If so, The Career Advancement Voucher Program may be the opportunity
to advance your career and get you on the road to earning a better living
for you and your family. This New Jersey government program offers
FREE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE up to $4,000.00 for additional
occupational training through
Center for Economic and Workforce Development.
Some examples of available trainings are:
· Computerized Office Skills
· Accounting Technician
· Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Sciences
· Medical Billing and Coding
- FREE Refurbished Desktop Computers Available When You
Successfully Complete the Program.
- FREE Assistance with Child Care Payments May be available.
If interested, please contact:
YOUR ONE STOP CAREER CENTER
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LOOKING FOR SCHOLARSHIP, GRANTS AND STUDENT LOANS??
GO TO OUR SCHOLARSHIPS PAGE
ALL UPDATED TODAY FOR EVERY STATE - ANN
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Throughout the states, we need to know of affordable rentals of housing
and apartments – please send your openings to me….we need to know
what state & city, how many BR/BA, price, what is included and what is
not included and if pets are permitted….
ann@homelesstoindependence.org
We also need to know of employment opportunities, preferably FT with
benefits - Permanent positions.....please send your openings to me @
ann@homelesstoindependence.org. We need to know the city and state and the particulars of
the position(s).
Thank you!
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Anyone in need of a copy of our 501(c)3, please send me an address and I will send you a copy
for your records - thank you
ANN@HOMELESSTOINDEPENDENCE.COM
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Remember to have all your family papers together, including your pet's shot
records and license info...and keep all this info including family pictures,
in a double ziplock bag for safety.
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IF YOUR TRANSITIONAL OR HALF-WAY HOME HAS OPENINGS - PLEASE LET ME KNOW!
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"TO LOVE ANOTHER PERSON IS TO HAVE COMPASSION FOR
THEIR CURRENT SITUATION AND TO HELP THEM REGARDLESS"
Ann Martin-Frey
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If you need specific help, email me and I will respond relatively quickly!
Thank you! And have a peace-filled day!
Ann
DISCLAIMER
JUST A SHORT NOTE TO STATE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION IS TO PASS
PRECIOUS INFORMATION ON TO THOSE OF NEED. OCCASIONALLY, THERE WILL BE
ARTICLES BY OTHER WRITERS. I MAY NOT NECESSARILY AGREE WITH THEIR VIEWPOINTS,
HOWEVER, I DO RESPECT THEM. THANK YOU
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