Homeless Alliance of Western New York

💙 We'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to every person who attended our annual luncheon this past Friday! 🎉 It was our honor to celebrate our awardees, spend time with colleagues, and recognize the dedication and commitment of everyone serving our unhoused neighbors. 🌟 As another year working to end homelessness comes to a close, the Homeless Alliance team would like to wish everyone happy holidays! ❄️✨

Due to inclement weather, the pop up event and donation drive has been postponed. The new date is still TBD. Stay safe today!

📢📢The International Institute of Buffalo has winter weather preparedness information available in 🌟13 languages🌟! Be sure to share this resource as we prepare for this week's storm 🌡️🌨️

🚨Stay Safe with Code Blue Alerts! 🚨 As we face incoming inclement weather this week and all winter, there are many ways to get updates about Code Blue! ➡️❄️211 Western New York's Code Blue Text Alerts If you're in Buffalo or Erie County, get real-time Code Blue alerts by texting "codebluebuffalo" to 898211 📲 211 has launched Code Blue for Chautauqua County too! Text "codebluechq" to 898211 to receive important alerts. 📲 ➡️❄️Follow the Code Blue Buffalo Facebook page for updates as well! Stay informed and keep safe with Code Blue alerts! #CodeBlue #211Alerts #Buffalo #ErieCounty #ChautauquaCounty

🎄 🌟  Join Us for a Special Holiday Event! 🌟 🎄  The Youth Action Board is hosting a PIT Donation Drive at the 3rd Annual Christmas Pop-Up Event hosted by The Exchange at Beverly Gray! 🎁  🌟 After dropping off your donations, enjoy the festive atmosphere and check out the amazing vendors at the Christmas Pop-Up Event! ✨  This donation drive supports the Point-In-Time (PIT) Count, a critical effort to provide goodie bags to unsheltered individuals in our community. Let's spread warmth and kindness this season! Can't make it? You can still support us by purchasing items from our Amazon Wishlist to contribute remotely! https://lnkd.in/eBuNNefv 🤝   Together, let's make a difference! #PITCount #BeCounted #YouthActionBoard #DonationDrive #SpreadWarmth

🌟 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Amazon wish list so far! Your generosity will help provide essential supplies during our upcoming 5-county Point-in-Time (PIT) Count outreach. 🏠 ⭐ Missed the chance to show your generosity for Giving Tuesday? It’s not too late! Your donation today can help ensure everyone has a safe, warm, and stable place to call home. Every contribution matters! https://lnkd.in/eBuNNefv 💙 Looking for another way to make a difference? Volunteer for the Point-in-Time Count! Sign up at the link below and get involved today! https://lnkd.in/e8Ke_xAZ

🎉🙌We are so grateful to all of our Annual Luncheon Sponsors!🙌🎉 🎟️🎟️ This is the last week to buy tickets! Get yours here: https://lnkd.in/evfhJy6b

🏆 🎊 We are so excited to announce the awardees for our 2024 Luncheon! 🎊 🏆 You don't want to miss this event! Haven't got your tickets yet? Get them today! https://lnkd.in/evfhJy6b

➡️ ➡️ Erie County Department of Social Services has funding available for emergency shelters in Erie County! A total of up to $1,000,000 is available in one-time grants to help shelters improve their facilities and make necessary upgrades to increase the number of beds available for people experiencing homelessness 🛠️ 🛏️ This funding can also support other one-time capital expenses to help shelters become certified ✅ Both current ECDSS vendors and new partners are welcome to apply!

🏠 National Homelessness Awareness Month 🏠 As we come together this November, let’s shine a light on homelessness and commit to making a difference. Every person deserves the safety, warmth, and stability of a place to call home. 💡 Ways to Get Involved: - Learn about the causes and realities of homelessness. - Support organizations working to prevent and end homelessness. - Share resources and raise awareness to help break the stigma. - Donate essential items at our linked Amazon wish list for us to distribute during our 5 county-wide Point In Time (PIT) Count outreach and survey event in January ✨With compassion and action, we can light the way forward. Join us in our mission to end homelessness. #HomelessnessAwareness #HopeAndHome #endhomelessness