Community Service Opportunity:
Volunteers Needed for 2013 Homeless Census and Survey Every two years, jurisdictions are required by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to conduct a count of all homeless persons residing within its boundaries in order to be eligible for federal funding. Our County currently receives over $10M to assist our homeless neighbors.The purpose of the Homeless Census and Survey is to understand the number and characteristics of people sleeping in shelters, on the street, and in other places not meant for human habitation. The Count allows for jurisdictions to make policy and program decisions based on the data retrieved.Volunteers are the foundation of a successful and accurate homeless count! The county needs at least 300 volunteers on January 29, 2013 & January 30, 2013. Volunteers will team up with homeless or formerly homeless guides, drive around designated areas of the county, and visually count homeless persons from 6:00 am until 12:00 pm.Volunteers are required to have a vehicle. If you are volunteering with a group, friends or family, we ask that at least one person be willing to drive on the day of the count. Volunteers may also be required to walk a portion up to 2 miles of the census route. Volunteers will be required to attend a 1 hour training prior to count day.
To sign up as a volunteer, please visit 2013 Homeless Count Registration or call 877-728-4545.
For questions, please contact Samantha Green at samantha@appliedsurveyresearch.org.
Upcoming Interreligious Events
See the listings on the SiVIC website for full details.
Views represented do not necessarily reflect consensus opinions
of the Silicon Valley Interreligious Council.
Faith Reentry Collaborative Meeting
Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 12:30 pm
Congregation Sinai, 1532 Willowbrae Ave., San Jose.
The Faith Re-Entry Collaborative is a faith-based resource for people leaving incarceration and their families. If you, or your faith organization is interested in partnering with the Faith Re-Entry Collaborative, contact Lorianna Gardere at (408) 793-6445 or email at lorianna.gardere@hhs.sccgove.org to request an information packet.
Cultural Training: Sikhs in Silicon Valley
Friday, January 18, 2013, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
County Center at Charcot Suite 102, Training Room 1
2310 N. First Street, San Jose
The Sikh community has been in California for more than 100 years and in the US even longer. Please bring your lunch and join us to hear a panel of distinguished speakers and to learn more about the emerging influence of this community.
When Spirituality Meets with Violence
Sunday, January 27, 2013, 12:30 pm
Center for Spiritual Living, 1195 Clark Street, San Jose
An Interfaith Discussion with Representatives of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Siikhism, and Spiritual Living. Lunch will be served. Co-sponsored by Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Silicon Valley and Center for Spiritual Living, San Jose.
Faith Reentry Collaborative
Volunteer Training Orientation
Sunday, January 27, 2013, 1:30 pm
Maranatha Christian Center
1811 South Seventh Street, San Jose
Training for volunteers who wish to work with the Faith Re-Entry Collaborative. Info: contact Lorianna Gardere at (408) 793-6445 or email at lorianna.gardere@hhs.sccgove.org. The Collaborative is also building a Faith Based Resource Directory of services for reentry individuals and their families.
Muslim Women: Myths, Reality and Scripture
Saturday February 9, 2013, 1:00 -3:00 pm
Baitul Baseer Mosque 926 Evans Road, Milpitas
* For women guests only. Join us for an interactive symposium. Topics will include: The concept of Hijab (Veil); Arranged vs. Islamic Marriage; Polygamy; Prophet Mohammad’s treatment of women. RSVP contact: Sabuhi Siddique 408-460-0485.
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