There will be a Kid’s Zone area overseen by certified and trained early childhood specialists from Thrive: Birth to Five.
“The need goes beyond one particular service,” said Dana Cross, community and housing case manager for CPSEMO. “People may need help putting food on the table, finding stable or affordable housing, accessing hygiene and household items, or connecting with health and mental health resources. Those needs often overlap, and when someone is already under financial stress, knowing where to turn can be just as challenging as accessing the service itself.
“Project Hope brings those pieces together in one place. It gives individuals and families an opportunity to meet directly with people who can help them identify resources that may make a difference in their day-to-day lives.
“At its core, Project Hope is about recognizing that people sometimes need a little support to get through a difficult season and making sure that support is accessible. It’s about removing some of the barriers that keep people from finding help and creating a place where individuals and families can come, ask questions, find resources, and know that their community cares about what they’re going through. “
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