Moving Life Forward with CASS Central Arizona Shelter Services

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6/27/2008 7:26:06 PM

'Elizabeth' is in good spirits, as usual. She recently learned that the paperwork needed for her SSI appeal was given to her lawyer, from her mental health provider. Now that the lawyer has all the necessary paperwork, a court date has been set for late July. Before she attends the court date, she must prep for the case with her lawyer. 'Elizabeth' is scheduled to go... Read More

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Challenges to Ending Homelessness

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Yes, it is getting hot out. Imagine if you were on the streets without regular access to water. It would be hard to stay safe from the sweltering temps. If you live in Maricopa County - check out this link. Detailed maps indicate where you can drop off a bottled water donation or if you need access to water, hydration stations located throughout the Valley are listed... Read More

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Helping the Homeless, Volunteering, Maricopa County

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Evaluations and some fish

6/6/2008 6:29:35 PM

'Elizabeth' has been waiting for some time now to get her SSI reinstated. According to her, its been almost three years since she started the process of re-applying for SSI. Her benefits were stopped in the first place, because she went to prison for a couple of years. Upon her release she was able to receive General Assistance, but that was set up as a temporary fix,... Read More

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Challenges to Ending Homelessness

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Suggested Reading - Learn More About Homelessness

6/3/2008 5:21:25 PM

From amazon.com

Starred Review. Scurrying back to his office one day, Lopez, a columnist for the L.A. Times, is stopped short by the ethereal strains of a violin. Searching for the sound, he spots a homeless man coaxing those beautiful sounds from a battered two-string violin. When the man finishes, Lopez compliments him briefly and rushes off to write about his newfound... Read More

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