Summer Pop Up Outreach Event #1

Get Connected Icon Happens On Jul 6, 2023
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Description

We are always happy to partner with the community schools and the people working on the front lines to help families living in hotels with essential items.   We will be working with our friends at Henrico County MV team to take referrals for families!  Learn more here:

You can help at the 3 Outreach events hosted by the Henrico County McKinney-Vento (MV) Department! McKinney-Vento Act is a law passed to support and protect children and youth that are experiencing homelessness. 

  • "MV team will be hosting summer pop-up events at several hotels throughout Henrico county to connect with students and their families and ensure they have the resources they need to return to school in the fall. " LaShaun Greene Cell: 804-258-3665 Henrico County Public Schools

The MV Team will be meeting with the eligible families and if they qualify for help from our resources they will come to our table to receive help! Here is what they will be doing:

  • On site eligibility (Determine if students are eligible for our program)
  • Conduct Needs Assessment (Determine needs of students and families)
  • MV info packets/ Resource guide (Connect families to community resources)
  • Distribute Resources (Food, hygiene products, school supplies…) 

 

ALL VOLUNTEERS/STAFF THAT SERVE AT THIS EVENT OR ANY OTHERS WILL BE SUBJECT TO A BACKGROUND CHECK!!!  HCPS will conduct the check prior to the event.  If there is any issue we will notify you.  Thank you!

 

 Date and Location for the FIRST POP UP

 July 6th Candlewood Suites (4231 Park Pl Ct Glen Allen, VA 23060)

OUR MERCY MALL TEAM WILL BE: 

  • Help set up and support the MINI Lobby at the event (we'll bring items similar to what we have in our lobby)
  • Take referral information for new clients on laptops
  • Chat with guests and have fun 

You may even have the opportunity to pray with someone and share the Gospel!!

Sign up for all 3 days or just one!  

Here is the schedule for the day:

Time Frame Breakdown

9am-10am

Setup

10am-12pm

Actual Event

12pm-1pm

Clean-up

 

Details

Get Connected Icon 18 and older
Get Connected Icon Register by Jul 5, 2023
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: Rain or shine

Location

Get Connected Icon Candlewood Suites
4231 Park Pl Ct
Glen Allen, VA  23060