Posted on September 18, 2012 by SARAH MURPHY Read the Autumn 2012 edition of Safety Net, the newsletter of the Coalition for the Homeless! What Can I Do to Help a Homeless Child? Mary tells of one easy way you can help a homeless child today — and increase empathy in your children. Back to School Angie Caraballo, the Program Manager of Bound for Success, discusses the importance of the year-round program in creating a sense of “home” for children living in shelters. What Camp Means to Me Camp Homeward Bound Director Bev McEntarfer describes what drove her to be a camp counselor, and later director, as well as the impact camp has made in her life. Our Counselors Reflect on Camp Learn a little more about a few of our Camp Homeward Bound counselors. Carnival Night Raises $191,000 for the Coalition’s Youth Programs! A big thank you to all of the Carnival Night attendees, volunteers and sponsors for making the evening so special! Thank You to Everyone for Making the Women Mean Business Luncheon a Success! This year’s luncheon raised more than $170,000 for the Coalition’s First Step Job Training Program. Save the Date! ARTWALK NY will be held November 7th, 2012 at 82 Mercer. This year’s honorees include artist Jack Pierson and photographer and philanthropist Patrick McMullan. Download the full edition pdf here.
