IBA SUCCESS MAGAZINE Issue 4 Vol 3 | Page 18

charity corner THE MISSION: Restoring hope to individuals impacted by homelessness by providing basic needs such as showers, clean laundry, remedial aid and a higher quality of mindfulness. By meeting these needs, we will motivate these individuals to progressive movement. WHAT WE DO: Share the love of Christ to the homeless community by meeting certain necessities that often go overlooked. Why we want to do it: The state of Florida ranks 3rd out of the 5 states that contribute to nearly HALF of the nation’s homeless population. In the census last year, Florida accounted for more than 45,000 homeless persons, not counting children. Orlando gave a count of over 2,900 individuals impacted by homelessness. We feel that this has become an issue that we can no longer ignore. The only way to end this is to take action. SHOWERS: The purpose of our shower program is to refresh the bodies of homeless individuals. Our program gives individuals an opportunity to walk with dignity.  Our goal for showers is to purchase a mobile shower suite so that we can provide showers on a full-time basis. LAUNDRY: Our laundry program is to provide a safe place Founder of Street Team Movement with Steve Harvey for our clients to wash their clothes. We provide the location and any resources needed to perform laundry duties. In partnership with Thornton Park Coin Laundry.  REMEDIAL AID: We equip homeless individuals with hygiene products & items to protect them from  the harsh elements that occur in Florida. TAKE ACTION: We are seeking out others who are tired of turning their eyes away to those in need. How you can help, visit our site at wwwStreetTeamOrlando.org and Donate to assist in the purchase of a Mobile Hygiene Unit needed to retrofit with individual restroom stalls that will give relief on the go.   We need your help with Remedial Aid donations, such as, toothpaste, razors, toilet paper, etc... If you are a Laundry Facility owner, would you be willing to operate out of business hours or host a wash block specially for the homeless. We need people willing to be the “Hands and feet to the streets” of Orlando. StreetMovement.org (407) 309-0931 [email protected] Briana Daniel - Executive Director Orlando-Movement