Thank you to our Partners
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Homeless youth services
The Matrix C.O.C. is partnered with the Walton & Okaloosa County School Districts to provide for the unmet needs of homeless students K-12 in Walton & Okaloosa Counties. Students are referred via a voucher program by school personnel such as but not limited to, an SRO, a teacher, guidance counselor, or principal. All vouchers are vetted through the School District and are then sent to the Matrix to be fulfilled. Students meeting the requirements for this program are provided with a number of services at the Matrix to help ensure that each child feels confident and is equipped with everything he or she needs to excel in their daily environment.
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FoodChildren are provided with immediate access to food and their families are assisted with applying for food assistance programs.
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Backpacks / School suppliesOur goal is to help our children succeed in all that they do – to ensure that every homeless child is equipped with the fundamental tools needed to thrive in school. Children cannot learn without basic school supplies, and no child deserves to fall behind on their education.
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Summer / winter clothingClean clothes are important because they give students “equity, a sense of self, of belonging.” Children are provided with summer and winter clothing, socks, shoes and undergarments.
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hygiene kits / blessing bagsHomeless children face many difficulties, including a lack of access to proper hygiene. Inadequate personal hygiene can lead to illness, disease and even death.
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showers / laundry facilitiesCleanliness brings much needed dignity in the lives of our homeless children. Clean clothes make it possible for our homeless children to excel in school, for their parents to find jobs, and for all to participate more comfortably in society.
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prescription assistancePrescriptions and medical equipment not covered by insurance are provided to homeless children and their families who commonly lack excess funds needed to acquire or maintain prescriptions and or medical equipment needed to accommodate mental and physical illness, and injuries.
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emergency shelteringEmergency sheltering provides relief from the elements and a break from the mental and physical strains experienced daily by our homeless families. An opportunity to reset can make a huge difference in the lives of the children and their families.
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case management / resource advocacyCase management among the homeless is an effective way to help get people back on their feet faster. Our friendly staff collaborates and cooperates with resources throughout the community to provide support and guidance to the children and their families who are struggling with homelessness.
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We strive to meet EVERY need of EVERY child referred via this program but your help is needed in doing so.
Tangible and Monetary donations are always needed and welcome.
For more information on how you can help be apart of this program and others like it
please contact Candy L Nowling at 850-892-1090
Tangible and Monetary donations are always needed and welcome.
For more information on how you can help be apart of this program and others like it
please contact Candy L Nowling at 850-892-1090