D.O. MORE FAR ROCKAWAY
Organization: Hands for Homeless
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D.O. More Far Rockaway was founded by local medical students at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Campus. This chapter now includes medical and pre-medical students who have paired with Hands for Homeless (HFH) shelter. HFH provides NYC families experiencing homelessness with more than just a place to sleep. On any given day nearly 610 families with children ages 0 to 18 reside in safe, clean, shelters–our family residences–with a host of services designed to make the most of their time in shelter. Many HFH programs are also available to neighbors in the communities near our family residences.
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D.O. More Far Rockaway's goal was to raise $1,200 to donate Blessings in a Bags containing essential items such as: throw blankets, lotion, socks, shampoo/conditioner, soap bars, toothbrushes/toothpaste, hand sanitizer, deodorant, Kleenex boxes, tampons, microfiber towels and much more! Together with the city of Far Rockaway, they almost tripled their goal and raised $3,016! Along with the 150 Blessings in a Bags made, they also sent 50 kids on a field trip in addition to sending school supplies! We look forward to working with the city of Far Rockaway in the near future!
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