Locality debate on homelessness and relief efforts
The article reports on regional homelessness and agency help. It cites William Tucker and Taylor claiming many shelters exist to aid the homeless, with Bluefield Princeton differing from New York Chicago. It notes misuse of data, and estimates homelessness at about 350 000 nationwide, with causes split among mental illness substance abuse and economic hardship.
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William Tucker
New York
Alexandria
Spectator
Chicago
Bluefield
Princeton
New York City
Union Mission
Salvation Army
Ian
Taylor
Tylor
Theomeless
America
Free medical clinic planned in Bluefield
Campaigning for a Mercer County Health Right Inc clinic to open in September at the Bluefield Union Mission. Dr. Allen Hammond says the center will serve uninsured residents with illness or minor injuries, offering on-site visits during select evenings and space for waiting and examining rooms.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Union Mission
Allen Hammond
Mercer County Health Right Inc
Hammond
Bluefield mission offers shelter and aid to homeless
Bluefield Union Mission director Dr. Allen Hammond says few residents lack shelter, offering plans for temporary housing and long term solutions. The mission provides food clothing furniture and medical support, with an open house luncheon on Oct 14 and a dedication at 2 pm.
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Bluefield
Allen Hammond
Hammond
Chicago
Bluefield Union Mission
The
United Way
Salvation Army aids in Bluefield and Princeton
Vicki Barlow of the Bluefield Salvation Army says the center feeds people hungry and offers shelter in its lodge after 5 p.m. It can extend shelter for those seeking work and cooperates with the economic opportunity commission. Captain Brian Gilliam and Loretta Gilliam lead church services as part of the aid. The unit also provides clothing and referrals for free or low cost dental care as part of United Way service in the Virginias.
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Hammond
Aether Cape
Myrtle Beach
Bluefield
Vicki Barlow
Bluefield Salvation Arm
Salvation Army
Economic Opportunity Commission
Barlow
Brian Gilliam
Gilliam
Loretta
Princeton
Salvation Armies
United Way of
Virginias
Tender Mercy Food Program Contacts and Hotlines
A list of numbers for food and provisions from Princeton Presbyterian Church and state and runaway hotlines. Includes Virginia DSS 688-4111 325-9500 425-8744 and West Virginia DHS 325-3621 425-9511 plus nationwide lines 1-800-344-6566 1-800-621-4000 1-800-231-6946.
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Princeton Presbyterian Church
Free lunch program feeds Princeton crowd at Jesus Victory Crusades
In Princeton a daily noontime meal program runs Monday through Saturday from 12 to 1 30 p m begun in October 1985 by Rev Fred Furbes after he noticed people foraging from trash in the building used for services. About 30 people are fed each day, with 30 000 lunches served in five years. Funds come from church sermons and evangelistic efforts as donors heard of the effort and contributed.
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Princeton
Fred Furbes
Furches
Runaway hotlines aid teens living on streets
Bluefield report cites national figures with 1.5 million runaways. National Runaway Switchboard director Carol Wargo says many youths endure abuse and poverty, seeking listening adults and guidance. Hotline staff connect youths to 7,000 resources and 350 shelters, with options to call parents or stay at shelters while resolving issues.
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Bluefield
United States
Carol Wargo
National
Wargo
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Lifestyles
Aily Telegraph
Johnson
Kathy Johnson
Daily Telegraph
Dr. Allen Hammond
Bluefield Union
Department of Social Services
W.va
Department of Human Services
Princeton Or
Greyhound
American Red Cross
Bluefield Senior Center
Tazewell
Catholic Community Services Center For
Christian Action
Princeton Senior Center
Princeton Soup Kitchen
Tazewell County Senior Center
Carol Wargo National
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