Newark Outreach To Homeless: Free Lunch, Haircuts, Social Service

NEWARK, NJ — Know someone without a home in Newark who needs a helping hand?

On Wednesday, Oct. 10, the City of Newark, Bridges Outreach and the Newark Public Library will team up to host a homeless outreach event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5 Washington Street. Gathering at the library’s Centennial Hall, more than 25 providers of health, nutrition, shelter and other social services will be present and able to help homeless residents. The event will also include free haircuts, manicures, clothing, toiletries and snacks. Audible will provide free lunches for participants.

For more information click here, or contact Leslie Kahn at The Newark Public Library: 973-733-7779 or lkahn@npl.org.

According to a municipal event posting:

“As the city is emerging from a recession, it continues to harbor increasing numbers of people who are homeless: on the streets and railroad tracks, in public parks, in abandoned buildings, and in empty lots. Many have jobs but not enough money for rent. Winter hardships are approaching, and this event will inform homeless persons of services to help them to receive food, showers, laundry, mental health therapies, pediatric care, prison discharge services, drug abuse counseling, health screenings, transportation, immigration and naturalization guidance, shelter and more.”

Library Director Jeffrey Trzeciak said that last year’s services to the homeless fair was a great success.

“We’re very excited to be hosting our second homelessness fair in partnership with the city, Bridges Outreach and Audible,” Trzeciak stated. “This time, we hope to reach even more people to ensure they are connected to the essential services these agencies can give them.”

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