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Day 8 – Small Money for a Great Return – Re-Housing Homeless Individuals

house in hands

Over the past two weeks, we have undertaken a major outreach to our community partners that provide homeless service support.

We created a hybrid housing education opportunity, where we are holding SMART Tenant and Financial Assistance workshops. Usually, these two workshops are held seperately.

The objective is to provide prospective tenants with educaion around housing search & selection, pre-move in inspections, entering into rental agreements or leases, communication with the landlord, maintaining the tenancy, reporting health code violation reporting, dealing with pest infestation, Fair Housing and eviction prevention.

The SMART Tenant workshop was developed as a direct result of ALOT of aggregated data gleaned from working with nearly 7,000 households annually. Each housing concern that is brought before us at the Community Teamwork Resource Center is unique. However, there are similar “tenancy pitfall” strands that run consistently throughout those households we work with on a daily basis. Housing Education is the BEST prevention practice to keep our community members housed. Continue reading →

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Beaver Brook Homeless Camp Update – One by One They Are and Will be Housed…

Many of you have graciously taken the time to read our posts about the unsheltered homeless men and women in the City of Lowell.

Our first post on the Beaver Brook Homeless camp may be read here and “revisited” here.

We met some very special people as we started this journey and wanted to update you as to progress. YES, there is progress… Continue reading →

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City of Lowell Hunger Homeless Annual Spaghetti Dinner

Lowell Hunger Homeless Commission

Annual Spaghetti Dinner

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Polish American Veterans Club

201 Coburn St., Lowell ~ 4:30p-7p

$5 pp or $12 per family

includes coffee, tea, water

Tickets available at the door or inadvance by calling Sue at 508-982-3444 for info/tickets

Raffles~Silent Auctions~ 50/50 Raffle

Children’s Activities

~We are collecting personal care items for local shelters~

Disposable razors, toilet tissue, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shaving cream, travel size shampoo, soap, body was, feminine hygiene products, men’s/ladies socks/underwear and bath towels

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Employment Opportunities at Boys & Girls Club of Lowell

Employment Opportunities at Boys & Girls Club of Lowell

Character & Leadership Development Program Director

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowellis seeking a dynamic and experienced youth development professional to lead our Good Character & Citizenship Program Area.

The Character & Leadership Development Program Director:

  • Supervises and works with part time staff and volunteers to plan, implement and evaluate  programs in our Games Room (ages 7-12) and Teen Room (13-18) that are fun and integrate team building, conflict resolution, educational games and social skills.
  • Works with all staff to engage youth at from age 7 to 18 in service projects, volunteerism, local and regional leadership opportunities and internal leadership groups including advising at least one teen leadership group.
  • Promotes and stimulates program participation, provides guidance and role modeling to members, ensures the safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the Club at all times.
  • Oversees proper record keeping and reporting.  Collaborates with community partners and represent Club at some community events.
  • Collaborates with other staff to develop and structure quality programs in overlapping areas. Works with all staff and volunteers when needed. May be required to drive Club vehicles and be available for regular evening and occasional weekend activities.

Requirements:

  • Four year degree in related field from an accredited college or university preferred, but relevant experience will be considered.
  • Two years experience participating in and coordinating similar programming, or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, group leadership skills, demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities and the ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems, ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth, ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Summer Program Staff

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell is seeking energetic, resourceful and fun staff to implement summer programs including athletics, recreation, art, outdoor games and technology. Pay is $8.00-9.00 per hour

Send your resumes to:

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell

Attn: Irena Sienko

657 Middlesex Street

Lowell, MA 01851-1410

opportunities@lbgc.org

Fax 978-453-9740

 

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Commonwealth’s Emergency Solutions RFR Now Posted & Available to Respond

State’s ESG is now posted! (and that S is for solutions!)

many thanks to homesforfamilies for the heads up!

The new Emergency Solutions Grant RFR is now posted on Comm-Pass. Please remember that all Respondents and potential respondents are required to check Comm-Pass regularly for amendments to the document.

The new Emergency Solutions Grant Request for Responses (RFR) has been posted on Comm-PASS. You can access the RFR by using Control and click this link

This RFR has become available as of 4/9/12 and proposals are due by 5/8/12

Estimated Value:

: 5,654,052.00

Here is a description of the project:

The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is conducting a competitive procurement process in order to distribute up to $5,654,052 in federal Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds, which replaces the Emergency Shelter Grant. This change comes as a result of the enactment of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act. The interim ESG regulations add rapid re-housing and more robust homelessness prevention to the traditional shelter activities that were part of the former Emergency Shelter Grant. Please read the RFR carefully for important deadlines.
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City of Lowell – Fair Housing – Public Hearing Notice

NOTICE

CITY OF LOWELL

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

CONCERNING FAIR HOUSING

April 12, 2012

6:00 PM

LOWELL SENIOR CENTER

276 BROADWAY STREET

 

 

The City of Lowell, Department of Planning and Development will hold a Public Meeting on Thursday April 12, 2012 at 6:00 PM at the SENIOR CENTER, to discuss fair housing issues.

Representatives from the Fair Housing Center of Greater Boston will present information about fair housing laws.  Local service providers and members of the housing community will also be in attendance to discuss the services they provide to households who may face housing discrimination.

All interested persons are encouraged to attend.

The City will provide interpreters for non-English speaking or hearing-impaired residents upon receiving a request at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

Please contact Allison Lamey at 978-674-4252 for more information.

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City of Lowell – Fair Housing – Public Hearing Notice

NOTICE

 

CITY OF LOWELL

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

CONCERNING FAIR HOUSING

April 12, 2012

6:00 PM

LOWELL SENIOR CENTER

276 BROADWAY ST. Lowell, MA

The City of Lowell, Department of Planning and Development will hold a Public Meeting on Thursday April 12, 2012 at 6:00 PM at the SENIOR CENTER, to discuss fair housing issues. 

Representatives from the Fair Housing Center of Greater Boston will present information about fair housing laws.  Local service providers and members of the housing community will also be in attendance to discuss the services they provide to households who may face housing discrimination. 

All interested persons are encouraged to attend. 

The City will provide interpreters for non-English speaking or hearing-impaired residents upon receiving a request at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

Please contact Allison Lamey at 978-674-4252 for more information.