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			<title>Available Jobs</title>
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			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[If you have a job offering, or know of a job available, please post here, 
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Thanks,
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Rob]]></description>
			<category>Help Wanted</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:37:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>KeyStone - 2009 Mental Health Awareness Festival: we need you!!!</title>
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			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description>As some of you may already know the Annual Mental Health Awareness Festival is scheduled for May 8th 2009 at the Radisson following the Mental Health Breakfast.  

The Committee REALLY needs your support

and/or the support of your organization.  There is much to be done and the 8th of May is getting closer.  Please attend our committee meeting on:

February 19th at 3:45 located at Keystone

(on Stockbridge next to Department of Human Services and the Bingo Hall) at 3:45.  Support recovery  ...</description>
			<category>Resources for the Homeless</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:20:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>COMING UP SOON DRA EVENT!</title>
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			<dc:creator>patti123456</dc:creator>
			<description>WE  ARE HAVING A EVENT FOR THOSE IN DRA SOON. WE NEED SPEAKERS! WITH PIZZA AND FUN!</description>
			<category>KeyStone</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:21:07 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Resume of Wade Allen</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/employment-wanted-f7/resume-of-wade-allen-t60.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Don</dc:creator>
			<description>Wade E. Allen

514 Apt. #1 Walnut Court

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

(269) 599-9569

(269) 615-0423

CrowShank@yahoo.com



	



Objective:

I am a dedicated to serve employer(s) who show favorable ethics and are capable of patient expression. Desired positions would include jobs of the following types: steward, grounds keeper, cashier, front desk, house keeper, clerk, floor technician, stock person, and inventory control.

 



	Employment History:



	State of Michigan

Kalamazoo,  ...</description>
			<category>Employment Wanted</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:58:41 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>New Forum is OPEN</title>
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			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[We are moving the forum to:
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New forum is open. Go to pushkazoo.org and click on red &quot; <a href="http://pushkazoo.org" target="_blank">http://pushkazoo.org</a> &quot; button or go to <a href="http://pushkazoo.org/phpbb3/index.php" target="_blank">http://pushkazoo.org/phpbb3/index.php</a>]]></description>
			<category>News - Events - Opinions</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:20:47 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/news-events-opinions-f4/new-forum-is-open-t51.htm#113</comments>
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			<title>Resume of luis J. castaneda</title>
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			<dc:creator>Don</dc:creator>
			<description>[center]luis J. castaneda

38,grove st galesburg 

Kalamazoo, MI 49053

(269) 343-5880

lc_luiscastaneda@yahoo.com 

 

 

Objective: full time 6am-10pm any day cement,interior or exterior work,landscape work i will do any job clean up take down interior or exterior.drywall hanger and sander. will do cleaning any kind. tare off on roofs. brake cement.cook from mcdonalds.general work hand post remover.rock garden maker 

 

  

Highlights of Qualifications  

  

 i like to work as  ...</description>
			<category>Employment Wanted</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:57:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Home Assistant</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/help-wanted-f8/home-assistant-t58.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description>Individual seeks assistant to work in the home, helping with light cooking and

cleaning. Other duties include, transportation for social events and grocery

shopping. Candidates must have the following qualities: appreciate movies and

be willing to talk about them; willing to give advice when asked; comfortable

with employer working on a computer; able to work flexible hours and work well

with other staff. The following are required of all candidates: a valid drivers’

license, reliable  ...</description>
			<category>Help Wanted</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:43:15 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Michigan People's Action</title>
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			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description>http://michiganpeople-org.stagemefaster.com/







Working for the Rights of the Homeless



Grassroots community Organizing

MPA supports: Housing First



According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, Housing First is an approach to ending homelessness that centers on providing homeless people with housing quickly and then providing services as needed. What differentiates a Housing First approach from traditional emergency shelter or transitional housing approaches is that  ...</description>
			<category>Michigan People's Action</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:20:57 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Mental Health Awareness Festival - You can help!</title>
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			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description>As some of you may already know the Annual Mental Health Awareness Festival is scheduled for May 8th 2009 at the Radisson following the Mental Health Breakfast.  

The Committee REALLY needs your support

and/or the support of your organization.  There is much to be done and the 8th of May is getting closer.  Please attend our committee meeting on:

February 19th at 3:45 located at Keystone

(on Stockbridge next to Department of Human Services and the Bingo Hall) at 3:45.  Support recovery  ...</description>
			<category>KeyStone</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:46:47 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/keystone-f10/mental-health-awareness-festival-you-can-help-t56.htm#120</comments>
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			<title>Jobs Wanted</title>
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			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for employment, post your resume or info here.
<br />
Nice work Don]]></description>
			<category>Employment Wanted</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:30:04 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/employment-wanted-f7/jobs-wanted-t54.htm#118</comments>
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			<title>Resume Of Ramone D. Flores</title>
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			<dc:creator>Don</dc:creator>
			<description>Ramon D. Flores

696 S. Drake Rd. apt P1 Kalamazoo, MI 49007

(269) 341-0097

LEVIATHANOFFIRE01@YAHOO.COM 





Objective: To Gain Employment within the Customer Service Rep, cook,  kitchen duties, warehousing, greenhousing, janitorial Industries.



Highlights of Qualifications.

Experience in greenhousing, Shipping and receiving

Relevant Skills and Accomplishments

Culinary

•	Food preperations,meat handling, storing, warm and cold food prep. 

•	Serve Safe qualified 

Able  ...</description>
			<category>Employment Wanted</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 17:51:50 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/employment-wanted-f7/resume-of-ramone-d-flores-t52.htm#116</comments>
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			<title>Press Release for Homeless Awareness Event</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/news-events-opinions-f4/press-release-for-homeless-awareness-event-t50.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description>Contact Mike Parkinson Kilbourne                                        -For immediate release.-

Sevado_01@yahoo.com  269-615-0423



&quot;WMU hosts Forum for Kalamazoo's Homeless&quot;



On February 3rd, 2009, the Western Michigan University Anthropology Department, students and faculty, will host an &quot;Homeless Awareness Forum&quot;, with P.U.S.H., a grass roots community organization founded by people who are homeless, and formerly homeless people who work with the homeless thru  ...</description>
			<category>News - Events - Opinions</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:13:42 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/news-events-opinions-f4/press-release-for-homeless-awareness-event-t50.htm#109</comments>
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			<title>Homeless Awareness event</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/news-events-opinions-f4/homeless-awareness-event-t15.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Mike PK</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi everybody. This website is great. I want to talk about an event for homeless awareness week, we came to the consensus last night that we did not have time to organize a responsible event by mid November.
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Lets brainstorm some ideas, and see where we come out at. We have a great opportunity here, and it does not have to be in Mid November, it can be anytime we want.
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Mike]]></description>
			<category>News - Events - Opinions</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:21:11 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/news-events-opinions-f4/homeless-awareness-event-t15.htm#28</comments>
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			<title>Domain for this Project</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/news-events-opinions-f4/domain-for-this-project-t47.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Window_Dude</dc:creator>
			<description>You may now use http://push4help.org or http://www.push4help.org to be pointed here.   If we get a website in the future we can change it to for example -http://forum.push4help.org and the &quot;www&quot; will of course be the web site.  Forgive me but I had some funds in my registrar's act and bought the domain before it was taken by someone else.  



Window_Dude  (Dave T.) </description>
			<category>News - Events - Opinions</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:08:37 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/news-events-opinions-f4/domain-for-this-project-t47.htm#102</comments>
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			<title>Is the Kalamazoo County housing Voucher Program a JOKE????</title>
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			<dc:creator>Don</dc:creator>
			<description>I have been a member of PUSH since it began, now I have been elected a board position which I am still trying to &quot;DESERVE&quot; which I have done NOTHING to earn this privilege I have been given. I am going to meeting s about every week but some how I feel like all I am doing is (Spinning my wheels and YOURS) and wasting everyone’s VALUBLE time. I have seen WAY to many men and women come to the meetings asking for the boards help. The story is often I am waiting to get a voucher Now what  ...</description>
			<category>News - Events - Opinions</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:30:07 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/news-events-opinions-f4/is-the-kalamazoo-county-housing-voucher-program-a-joke-t49.htm#105</comments>
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			<title>Message from Mike Parkinson Kilbourne  about the &quot;The Crazy Bunch&quot;</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/news-events-opinions-f4/message-from-mike-parkinson-kilbourne-about-the-the-crazy-bunch-t48.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>Hi everybody, I want to bring a community problem to your attention. 



 About a year and a half ago a production company began taking pictures and doing films of people who were homeless and mentally ill.  Recently, representatives of the production company have been distributing posters and fliers (in Color) advertising a film titled &quot;The Crazy Bunch&quot;. 



The film was recently released and is being sold at local retailers.   



On the poster are photos of several people who  ...</description>
			<category>News - Events - Opinions</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:26:44 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/news-events-opinions-f4/message-from-mike-parkinson-kilbourne-about-the-the-crazy-bunch-t48.htm#104</comments>
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			<title>Homeless Win Legal Challenge to Kalamazoo Transportation Center Rules</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/news-events-opinions-f4/homeless-win-legal-challenge-to-kalamazoo-transportation-center-rules-t44.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description>Homeless Win Legal Challenge to Kalamazoo Transportation Center Rules



On September 11, 2008, Kalamazoo District Court Judge Vincent Westra approved the dismissal of criminal charges against members of the Kalamazoo Homeless Action Network (KHAN) stemming from a police crackdown on homeless people at the downtown Transportation Center.  KHAN board member Michael Fuller and KHAN staff members LoriAnne Tennison and Michael Evans were arrested in April by disgraced Kalamazoo Police Officer Derek  ...</description>
			<category>News - Events - Opinions</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:30:14 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/news-events-opinions-f4/homeless-win-legal-challenge-to-kalamazoo-transportation-center-rules-t44.htm#95</comments>
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			<title>Housing First</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/housing-first-t36.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator>
			<description>12-3-08:  On Thursday I got an invitation from a county administrator, David Artley, to be at a presentation to the County Board of Commissioners on the following Tuesday night.  I work with a housing rights organization called PUSH (People United to Secure Housing) and the board of this organization deemed that it was in our interest to be there.

I did not quite know what the presentation would be about so I called Artley for some clarification. Basically Artley said that this was a presentation  ...</description>
			<category>Resources for the Homeless</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:52:41 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/housing-first-t36.htm#77</comments>
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			<title>Kalamazoo Gospel Mission</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/kalamazoo-gospel-mission-t9.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>http://www.kzoogospel.org/



The Kalamazoo Gospel Mission offers immediate food and shelter to the homeless for men, women and familys. They also offer long-term rehabilitation and discipleship programs that deal with the root causes of homelessness. 



The Kalamazoo Gospel Mission is the largest mission for the homeless in Southwest Michigan and has been a place of hope and restoration since 1933. For 75 years now, we have been seeking to fulfill our mission of Changing lives through the  ...</description>
			<category>Resources for the Homeless</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:44:56 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/kalamazoo-gospel-mission-t9.htm#21</comments>
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			<title>Michigan People's Action website: info on Housing First</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/news-events-opinions-f4/michigan-people-s-action-website-info-on-housing-first-t43.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description>Michigan People's Action



&quot;From Michigan People's Action's web page&quot;



a member of;  &quot;The Progressive Community Alliance&quot;  a broad coalition of Kalamazoo organizations working toward social justice and the end of oppression



What is Housing First?



According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, Housing First is an approach to ending homelessness that centers on providing homeless people with housing quickly and then providing services as needed. What  ...</description>
			<category>News - Events - Opinions</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:13:54 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/news-events-opinions-f4/michigan-people-s-action-website-info-on-housing-first-t43.htm#94</comments>
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			<title>Ministry with Community Newsletter</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/news-events-opinions-f4/ministry-with-community-newsletter-t42.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>Josh Scoon has been named the new editor of the Ministry with Community Member Newsletter.  Josh is getting the newsletter going again.  He is asking for your help by asking for submissions of short stories and poems.



A few guidelines;

1. The poem or short story should be family appropriate.

2. If you want your original back, then please put your name on it. (You can be named as the author or be anonymous).

3. The short stories or poems must be submitted before the 14th of each month  ...</description>
			<category>News - Events - Opinions</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:29:46 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/news-events-opinions-f4/ministry-with-community-newsletter-t42.htm#93</comments>
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			<title>Press Release beta</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/news-events-opinions-f4/press-release-beta-t41.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description>Contact Mike Parkinson Kilbourne

Sevado-01@yahoo.com



&quot;Homeless Awareness Forum&quot;

 

On February 3rd, 2009, the Western Michigan University Anthropology Department, students and faculty,  will host an &quot;Homeless Awareness Forum&quot;, with P.U.S.H., a grass roots community organization founded by people who are homeless, and formerly homeless people who work with the homeless thru Kalamazoo's Nonprofit community.

The Event is an opportunity for those living in poverty  ...</description>
			<category>News - Events - Opinions</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:28:58 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/news-events-opinions-f4/press-release-beta-t41.htm#92</comments>
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			<title>If you need personal help</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/pushing-for-employment-f3/if-you-need-personal-help-t38.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<strong><span style="font-size: 24px; line-height: normal"><font color="blue">Anyone who needs help accessing the resources on this site, such as securing legal help, food, housing, medical care, or other needs, please post here or send a PM, (Private Message) to Robert or Doug.</font></span></strong>]]></description>
			<category>Pushing for Employment</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:33:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Lena's Story</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/people-united-to-secure-housing-f1/lena-s-story-t37.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description>ISAAC's impact on housing (from ISAAC's July newsletter, &quot;Doing Justice&quot;)







I Lived at the mission with up to 50 other women at night, sleeping on a mat on the floor.

Not knowing who was next to me.  Showering with up to 10 women.  Thank God for the Mission, but it is not home.



I am one of the first people to get a County Housing Voucher, which is &quot;Housing First&quot; and services if you need them after.  To me it felt like a miracle, paid for by the City and County.  ...</description>
			<category>People United to Secure Housing</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:52:22 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/people-united-to-secure-housing-f1/lena-s-story-t37.htm#78</comments>
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			<title>Job Barriers for Kalamazoo Residents and what needs to be done</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/friends-of-push-f5/job-barriers-for-kalamazoo-residents-and-what-needs-to-be-done-t35.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description>For MOP use.</description>
			<category>Friends of P.U.S.H.</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:57:29 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/friends-of-push-f5/job-barriers-for-kalamazoo-residents-and-what-needs-to-be-done-t35.htm#75</comments>
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			<title>Grim_Reaper's story on a simulation</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/news-events-opinions-f4/grim_reaper-s-story-on-a-simulation-t25.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description>This is what we did a couple of year ago:

The student where given $35(play) to start, as anyone could make that.

They where then given two stones and a 35 pound bag. The stones where placed in shoes, and the 35 pounds where their belongings

They went to the mission, and spent $17 dollars on &quot;Jesus&quot; fees and a locker for a month.

They where then directed toward &quot;FIA&quot; to apply for benefits

They had to spend $8 on bus fare

They where given the run around from the  ...</description>
			<category>News - Events - Opinions</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:21:51 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/news-events-opinions-f4/grim_reaper-s-story-on-a-simulation-t25.htm#57</comments>
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			<title>Kalamazoo Deacon's Conference</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/kalamazoo-deacon-s-conference-t10.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<font color="red"><strong>&quot;Sharing Christ's Love With People in Need&quot;</strong></font>
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1010 N Westnedge Ave. 
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Kalamazoo, MI. 49007
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Phone #
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269-344-7333
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344-2437
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Counseling (walkin/based on availability)
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Monday - Thursday
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9:30 - 11:30 AM
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			<category>Resources for the Homeless</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:53:52 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/kalamazoo-deacon-s-conference-t10.htm#22</comments>
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			<title>Open Door / Next Door</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/open-door-next-door-t24.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description>http://www.opendoornextdoor.org/   For those who are 17 to 35 years old



Open Door for Men

(269) 345-1431, 414 Ranney Street

odshelter@charterinternet.com



Next Door for Women 

(269) 349-2119, 1215 W. North Street, Kalamazoo

ndshelter@charterinternet.com







Who We Are



The Open Door and Next Door Shelters serve homeless young adults, ages 17 to 35.  These individuals must be willing to address issues in their lives that contribute to their homeless condition, like  ...</description>
			<category>Resources for the Homeless</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/open-door-next-door-t24.htm#42</comments>
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			<title>Residential Opportunities Inc.</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/residential-opportunities-inc-t23.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description>1100 South Rose Street  •  Kalamazoo, MI 49001  •  (269) 343-3731  •  

www.ResidentialOpportunities.org



ROI's Mission, Vision and Core Values



Vision Statement

Our vision is to be an outstanding partner with people affected by disabilities in creating their highest achievable quality of life.







Mission Statement

(1) To provide residential and support services for people affected by disabilities living in Southwest Michigan, and (2) To provide and foster affordable  ...</description>
			<category>Resources for the Homeless</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:42:10 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/residential-opportunities-inc-t23.htm#40</comments>
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			<title>Michigan Department of  Human Services (State)</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/michigan-department-of-human-services-state-t21.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description>http://www.michigan.gov/dhs  

• Kalamazoo County DHS

322 E. Stockbridge Ave. 

Kalamazoo MI 49001

337-4900



FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Family Independence Program (FIP)

FIP is Michigan’s public assistance (welfare) program, providing cash assistance to families meeting income and eligibility requirements. Together, DHS and the Michigan Department of Labor &amp; Economic Growth administer the Jobs, Education &amp; Training (JET) program, helping FIP clients achieve self-sufficiency  ...</description>
			<category>Resources for the Homeless</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:50:54 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/michigan-department-of-human-services-state-t21.htm#38</comments>
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			<title>Legal Aid or Dispute Resolution</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/legal-aid-or-dispute-resolution-t20.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description>Kalamazoo County Bar Association: Free Legal Clinics:  www.kalamazoobar.org/for_the_public.php

381-4693



The Kalamazoo County Bar Association sponsors free legal clinics for individuals who cannot afford an attorney.  Attorneys will consult with individuals for 20-30 minutes and will provide advice to help solve the problem.  In no instance is there any charge for the services of the clinics.



All clinics are held in the evenings from 6-8 PM at four different locations. 



Powell  ...</description>
			<category>Resources for the Homeless</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:59:39 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/legal-aid-or-dispute-resolution-t20.htm#37</comments>
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			<title>YWCA: Services</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/ywca-services-t19.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description>www.ywcakalamazoo.org

YWCA Kalamazoo 



Lobby Hours:

Monday - Thursday  8:00am - 7:00 PM

Friday                     8:00am - 6:00 PM



Crisis lines and shelter are open 24/7.



Location:

Located in downtown Kalamazoo, on the corner of East Michigan Avenue and Pitcher Street.

• 353 E. Michigan Ave. 

• Kalamazoo, MI 49007

email:  info@ywcakalamazoo.org • Phone: 269-345-5595 • Fax: 269-345-8230



The YWCA of kalamazoo achieves its mission of eliminating racism and  ...</description>
			<category>Resources for the Homeless</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:32:37 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/ywca-services-t19.htm#36</comments>
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			<title>Housing Resources Inc.</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/housing-resources-inc-t17.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Family Shelter Program:
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A 24 -  bed Family Shelter in a home like setting designed to keep families together while they seek solutions to their housing crisis.     382-5609  <a href="http://WWW.housingresourcesinc.org" target="_blank"><a href="http://WWW.housingresourcesinc.org" target="_blank">WWW.housingresourcesinc.org</a></a>]]></description>
			<category>Resources for the Homeless</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:37:59 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/housing-resources-inc-t17.htm#32</comments>
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			<title>Ministry With Community: The Drop in Center</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/ministry-with-community-the-drop-in-center-t18.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description>Provides basic services to people in need in central Kalamazoo.  Services include:

Breakfast  8:00 to 9:00 AM

Lunch 1:30 to 2:30 PM



Laundry, free local calls, showers, personal care items, birth cerificate and identifacation assistance, emergency transportation, employement assistance, housing assistance, basic life skills, computer lab, substance abuse screening and treatment coordination, Social Security /Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Legal Clinic and Community referrals.

www.ministrywithcommunity.org  ...</description>
			<category>Resources for the Homeless</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:49:13 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/ministry-with-community-the-drop-in-center-t18.htm#33</comments>
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			<title>Churches that help</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/churches-that-help-t12.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Robert</dc:creator>
			<description>These churches have been recommended for;

Financial, Food, Furniture



St. Ann Catholic Church  269-327-5312  

Mt. Zion Church-------- 269-388-3111  

Portage Church -------- 269-327-5312  

St. Ambrose ----------- 269-385-4152

St Catherine (Portage)-- 269-327-5163  

Christian Church(Portage 269-327-1575

Christian Life Center ---- 373-2077 / 344-7135

New Life Victory -------- 269-343-5683 (Call for appointment)  </description>
			<category>Resources for the Homeless</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:34:27 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/churches-that-help-t12.htm#25</comments>
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			<title>Clothing and food</title>
			<link>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/clothing-and-food-t5.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Lynn</dc:creator>
			<description>Hi all!  I will be posting here soon with help for those in need.</description>
			<category>Resources for the Homeless</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:39:41 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://push4help.crazy4us.com/resources-for-the-homeless-f6/clothing-and-food-t5.htm#8</comments>
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