Homelessness Network

Program Weekly Meeting

Feathers, pipe-cleaners and googly
eyes make for craft fun with
children and volunteers
[Photo by Kyana Taillon]

R 5-6pm Upstairs Y.E.S.

Program Directors & Office Hours

David Ochoa: T 12-2 R 3-5
Whitney Strouse: T 2-4 R 3-5

Program Mission

Homelessness Network is a program designed to offer assistance to homeless families living at transitional housing available at Serenity Inn in Eureka. The focus of attention is centered on the children, to offer additional stimulus and educational exposure that may serve to peak their interests and nurture creativity and a love of learning.

Service, Goals & Projects

Volunteers meet every Saturday, between 10am and 2pm, with children living at the Serenity Inn to provide a variety of activities including reading books, playing games, and creating art and craft projects. Older children are assisted with their homework assignments and are led on several outings to nearby locations for fun activities such as bowling and movies.

Community Contacts

Maureen Chase is the primary contact through Eureka City Schools' Homeless Education Project.

A child shares a puzzle with volunteers
[Photo by Kyana Taillon]