Homeless advocates set annual meeting

CRESTVIEW — Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless will have its second annual meeting 6 p.m. Oct. 25 at Community of Christ.

The session will include a report on the group's Helping Hands project, which provides homeless people a shower and clothes washing; help with services such as getting an ID, tent, job hunting, Social Security and veteran assistance; and referrals to substance abuse treatment locations.

CASH also will provide details on three grants it has received, along with information on soup kitchens and cold night shelters.

The nonprofit organization seeks volunteers for house attendants and providing transportation to doctor’s appointments. Donations also are accepted, either at the meeting or for the CV Area Shelter account at Compass Bank.

Community of Christ is located at 398 First Ave. W. Crestview. Contact Ann Sprague, 826-1770, for more information.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Homeless advocates set annual meeting