March 3, 2011 “Bellingham walks the talk. Honor and respect given, amazing…” - a 2009 PHC Guest

10 Year Plan Year 5 Year 5 Multi-agency and community based effort Multi-agency and community based effort PHC is an effective part of the solution. PHC is an effective part of the solution. Access to services is crucial. Access to services is crucial. It can only work with your involvement! It can only work with your involvement!

A look at homelessness in our community Whatcom County made substantial progress in reducing homelessness from 2009 to But there is still more to do!

Reasons for Homelessness The economy was the big issue driving homelessness last year. Financial challenges are still relevant, but they were surpassed this year by more traditional factors. The economy was the big issue driving homelessness last year. Financial challenges are still relevant, but they were surpassed this year by more traditional factors.

Age, Gender, Vet Status Females Females Kids Kids Median age Median age Veterans Veterans

PHC 2010 Guests served Guests served Volunteers Volunteers Providers Providers

Guest survey responses to the question “What did you like most about the event?” “Respectful and caring atmosphere. Convenience of location, very clear directions of what to do, where to go, and who to talk to.” “Really liked personality and attitude of all volunteers everyone hospitable – wonderful.” “Didn't get turned away, I have been waiting 9 years for help.” “Where did you guys come from? I'm touched, in tears, everything excellent, made my day!”

It’s all about connections Hospitality, compassion, respect and dignity are at the heart of what we do. Hospitality, compassion, respect and dignity are at the heart of what we do.

Photography This is a public event - implied consent for volunteers. We do not assume consent of guests. Only take pictures of yourself and others with explicit consent.

How will people hear about PHC? Outreach Teams Outreach Teams Locations Locations Handbills Handbills Posters Posters Backpacks Backpacks TV and radio spots TV and radio spots

Project Homeless Connect Changes 3 new locations 3 new locations Increase in amount of services Increase in amount of services Fewer volunteers Fewer volunteers No vision screening No vision screening No mobile spay/neuter services No mobile spay/neuter services Shortening morning rally to less than 5 mins.! Shortening morning rally to less than 5 mins.! Toward Zero Waste Toward Zero Waste

The PHC Campus There will be a free shuttle service circulating the campus throughout the day. There will be a free shuttle service circulating the campus throughout the day.

Services Medical: Dental Podiatry General medical screenings Mental Health Chemical Dependency Free Medicine Medicaid Non-Medical: Community Voic Housing Assistance State ID cards DSHS benefits Legal Assistance Clothing & Hygiene donations

Volunteer Opportunities in: –Women’s Health –General Medical –Safety –Logistics –Child and Family Services –Intake/Exit Interviewing –Guide Volunteers –Food Service –Dental Health

Thank you for volunteering Fill out those forms! Fill out those forms! You will be contacted about training. You will be contacted about training. Questions? Questions?