HOMELESS ON CAPE CODThe stark reality of homelessness or the risk of near homelessness, a significant human need, forms the raison d’etre for the Interfaith Council for the Homeless of Lower Cape Cod. Established in 1990 it offers a structure not present in individual towns, agencies and churches. A community endeavor rather than religious organization, the Interfaith Council strives to meet the emergency needs of its clients while working simultaneously toward long-term solutions to their problems. As illness, unemployment or hard times presents families or individuals with uncertainty, the Interfaith Council advocates that they remain in their home communities. Doing so creates opportunities to seek employment in familiar surroundings, means consistency and stability for school age children, and ensures the important support of family and friends. Epitomizing the act of neighbor helping neighbor, and committed to empowering the working poor to help themselves, the Interfaith Council’s capacity to operate free of state and federal constraints permits it to offer deserved assistance here in our own “back yard.” Negotiating with landlords, budget counseling, guiding clients in finding affordable housing and in availing themselves of community resources as well as supplying transportation assistance to receive these services portray only some of the ways in which the Interfaith Council continues to make an impact on the Lower Cape. The Interfaith Council for the Homeless receives a portion of the proceeds of each sale made by American Heritage Realty. Please join us in our efforts to further this vital cause. AMERICAN HERITAGE REALTY |
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