Community Relations Update
GCAR Members Support Street Soldiers
Many thanks to those of you who donated items for Street Soldiers! The Community Relations Committee sorted the toiletry and food items, as well as hats and sunglasses which will be distributed to residents in Albany, Troy, and Schenectady within the next few weeks.
Street Soldiers is an extensive network of volunteers, donors, and partnerships, serving hundreds of residents each week in Albany, Troy, and Schenectady who need a helping hand.
The Veterans & Community Housing Coalition (Saratoga County) will be the Charity Supported at the GCAR Trade Show, on October 18, 2023
The Community Relations Committee has chosen the Veterans & Community Coalition (Saratoga County) to be the Charity to receive Support from the fundraising efforts during the GCAR Trade Show on October 18, 2023, at the Saratoga City Center. We hope to see you there!
About Veterans & Community Housing Coalition
Homeless Veteran
I am sure you will agree that those two words should never be used in the same sentence. The facts are that over 50,000 veterans are homeless on any given night in the United States. Nearly 600 homeless Veterans are in the Capital District. Also devastating is that 22 Veterans commit suicide each day.
Imagine not knowing where you were going to sleep at night. Imagine not knowing where, when, and if you would eat again. Imagine everything you own, fitting in one backpack. Imagine.
Imagine being homeless, sleeping on the cold, hard ground with nothing. No clean clothes, no money for food, nothing to drink, not even a family to talk to. Imagine.
Being homeless or at risk for homelessness is one of the most difficult things a person can face. Lacking the security of knowing where you will sleep at night, having no place to keep your belongings, and not having the ability to care for your person and family can lead to stress, anger, a sense of shame, depression, and physical discomfort.
This is the reality of Veterans who find themselves homeless.
Most people are fortunate enough never to have to experience homelessness. But for those who do, it can be a traumatic experience that is hard to escape from, damaging physical and emotional well-being.
Veterans & Community Housing Coalition has committed to helping homeless Veterans attain and maintain permanent housing, achieve financial stability, access health care, and regain their dignity. The Veterans & Community Housing Coalition programs provide a resource and ray of hope for homeless Veterans.
Regional Food Bank Gets a Helping Hand from GCAR
On June 2, 2023, GCAR members gathered at the Northeast Regional Food Bank to help sort items for distribution to those in need.
Many thanks to Christine Glogowski, Ginny O’Brien, Toni Curley, Wayne Glogowski, Brenda Larkin, Jonie Civill and Diane Sluus (Community Relations Committee Chair) for supporting the community.
