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Nonprofit to host block party for unhoused people

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April 24, 2024

www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-04-24 11:16:48

SUMMARY: A local nonprofit is hosting a community block party at Vernon damer Park for people experiencing homelessness. Hope for Jay, usually working with children with disabilities, is partnering with boots on the ground to serve 50-100 individuals with food, clothing, and hygiene items. The event will also provide resources for those in need. The block party was inspired by the founder's son, who wanted to help the homeless for his 18th birthday. Volunteers are welcome, and bottled water donations are being collected. The event aims to show compassion and support for those often overlooked in the community.

A local nonprofit is hosting a community block party Thursday at Vernon Dahmer Park for people who are experiencing homelessness.

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