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Author Archives: Jeff Lehr

Posted inHousing

Critical Point-in-Time Count of the homeless seeks caring volunteers

by Jeff Lehr January 15, 2020October 5, 2020

If you’ve volunteered for Room in the Inn at a local church, synagogue or nonprofit that provides emergency winter shelter for Memphians experiencing homelessness, you know what it’s like to serve these honored guests for dinner, an overnight stay and breakfast, before they’re bused back downtown at 6 a.m. for another day on the streets. […]

Posted inHousing, Poverty

Volunteers Needed for Wednesday’s Count of People Experiencing Homelessness

by Jeff Lehr January 21, 2019August 17, 2023
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