Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program where people come together across the country to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. During this week, participants can immerse themselves in a series of educational, service, fundraising, and advocacy events.
Read more about the facts of hunger and homelessness in the US and Worldwide. Supporting homeless prevention is crucial for several reasons:
- Cost-Effectiveness: Preventing homelessness is typically less expensive than addressing the consequences of homelessness, such as emergency shelters, healthcare, and law enforcement resources.
- Improved Public Health: Homelessness is associated with higher rates of chronic illnesses, mental health issues, and substance abuse. Prevention helps reduce the strain on healthcare systems and improves community health.
- Economic Stability: People experiencing homelessness often face barriers to employment. Preventing homelessness helps individuals maintain their jobs and contribute to the economy.
- Social Stability: Homelessness can destabilize families and communities. Prevention measures can support family unity, children’s education, and social cohesion.
- Human Rights: Access to safe and stable housing is a fundamental human right. Supporting prevention programs affirms dignity and equity for vulnerable individuals and families.
- Breaking the Cycle: Once someone becomes homeless, it can be challenging to regain stability. Prevention programs address root causes, such as financial instability or domestic violence, to stop homelessness before it starts.
Core Bank supports the community and organizations who are committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty.
Core Bank in the Omaha metro have supported nonprofit organizations such as:
Humble and Kind
- Second Annual Core Bank Golf Tournament supported Humble and Kind in 2023
- Various staff organized and sorted items
- Two Core Bank employees are on the Board of Directors: Cyndi C. and Amie S.
- Listen to Founder and Executive Director, Hannah Holguin, share about Humble and Kind on The Core Experience
New Visions Homeless Services
- Listen to Brandy Wallar, Chief Executive Officer of New Visions Homeless Services on The Core Experience podcast.
- New Visions Homeless Services is a Core Bank Community Impact Award recipient in July 2024
The Open Door Mission
- Staff serves lunch and help with sorting and stocking shelves with household goods, gently used toys and filling the winter clothing racks.
- Listen to Candace Gregory, President/CEO of The Open Door Mission on The Core Experience podcast.
Omaha Home for Boys
- Listen to Jeff DeWispelare, President and CEO at OHB on The Core Experience Podcast
- Omaha Home for Boys received the Core Bank Community Impact Award in 2023
Core Bank in Kansas City has been supporting:
Newhouse Domestic Violence Shelter
- Listen to Courtney Thomas, CEO of Newhouse and Jacquelyn Steele of Core Bank in KC as they share about the mission of Newhouse and their donation drives on The Core Experience.
- Read about the Summer Camp Donation Drive.
- Newhouse was a Core Bank Community Impact Award recipient in 2024.
KC Free Eye Clinic
- Listen to Birju Solanki, Executive Director and Founder of the KC Free Eye Clinic on The Core Experience podcast.
- The KC Free Eye Clinic was a Core Bank Community Impact Award recipient in 2024 to support Gladstone Elementary School.
No one should have to worry about whether they will have food on their plate or a roof over their head. But the reality is that hunger and homelessness are widespread problems that affect far too many people. By investing in preventative measures such as affordable housing, supportive services, and job training, society can address homelessness proactively, creating more equitable and thriving communities.
The post National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week appeared first on Core Bank.
