If you are homeless and in need of services, please click HERE.
SPRING FEST - SATURDAY APRIL 27, 2024 10AM-4PM
Come visit the TEAM WORKZ informational booth on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Broad Street at the Southern Pines annual Spring Fest. While enjoying arts, crafts, games, rides, food, and entertainment, come learn about the services we offer, specifically the plans for a new Transitional Advancement Center. We will also hold a 50/50 raffle: Tickets are $5 each, 3 for $10, or $25 for as many that can reach from fingertip to fingertip! All donations received help support our efforts to help the Moore County homeless population.
Come visit the TEAM WORKZ informational booth on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Broad Street at the Southern Pines annual Spring Fest. While enjoying arts, crafts, games, rides, food, and entertainment, come learn about the services we offer, specifically the plans for a new Transitional Advancement Center. We will also hold a 50/50 raffle: Tickets are $5 each, 3 for $10, or $25 for as many that can reach from fingertip to fingertip! All donations received help support our efforts to help the Moore County homeless population.
TEAM WORKZ OPEN HOUSE - HELD MONTHLY - April 20, 12pm - 2pm
At TEAM WORKZ headquarters in Southern Pines, we hold a monthly cookout where those in need can come to eat, and ANYONE interested in what we do can come and participate. Free food for all. Items available to the homeless at the open house include hygiene items, Bombas socks, blankets, coats as needed. Come learn about how TEAM WORKZ helps the homeless and others in need with the resources we provide. Our NEW "Transitional Advancement Program" will provide a pathway for many to achieve independence once again.
Headquarters are located at 152 South Stephens Street, Southern Pines (directly behind the BP gas station on Pennsylvania Avenue).
At TEAM WORKZ headquarters in Southern Pines, we hold a monthly cookout where those in need can come to eat, and ANYONE interested in what we do can come and participate. Free food for all. Items available to the homeless at the open house include hygiene items, Bombas socks, blankets, coats as needed. Come learn about how TEAM WORKZ helps the homeless and others in need with the resources we provide. Our NEW "Transitional Advancement Program" will provide a pathway for many to achieve independence once again.
Headquarters are located at 152 South Stephens Street, Southern Pines (directly behind the BP gas station on Pennsylvania Avenue).
TEAMWORKZ HEADQUARTERS
The headquarters for TEAM WORKZ is where people in need can come to receive free hygiene items, food, camping gear, and other emergency survival necessities.
The headquarters for TEAM WORKZ is where people in need can come to receive free hygiene items, food, camping gear, and other emergency survival necessities.
- Walk-ins are welcome
- Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 9-4pm
- Address: 152 South Stephens Street, Southern Pines (directly behind the BP Gas station on Pennsylvania Avenue)
- Phone: (910) 315-0262
Please consider donating much needed funds to our organization by clicking the link above. All donations are tax deductible. A letter of receipt for tax deduction purposes can be furnished.
If you prefer to donate by check, please make it out to TEAM WORKZ and mail to PO Box 3614, Pinehurst, NC 28374 |
If you are interested in volunteering for our organization, please click the above link. When filling out the form, please remember to choose your areas of interest.
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© 2019 TEAM WORKZ Organization is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. EIN # 47-3985446.
TIN# 47-3985446. All rights reserved.
TIN# 47-3985446. All rights reserved.
WHO WE ARE AT TEAM WORKZ HOMELESS ORGANIZATION
We assist local, qualified, homeless individuals (including veterans, families, and vulnerable individuals) to find emergency support with limited shelter, food, and basic necessities. Additionally, we offer various other programs to help qualified, homeless individuals achieve stable independence by providing access to limited shelter, transportation, job placement, and affiliated programs for clothing, food, and counseling.
Every night hundreds of our homeless neighbors - men, women, and children - are forced to sleep outside in the bitter cold, feeling hopeless, unwanted, and vulnerable. Many are sick, hungry, and afraid. We provide care with trust, dignity, and privacy.
• WE CARE • WE RESPOND• WE PROVIDE • WE SUCCEED
We assist local, qualified, homeless individuals (including veterans, families, and vulnerable individuals) to find emergency support with limited shelter, food, and basic necessities. Additionally, we offer various other programs to help qualified, homeless individuals achieve stable independence by providing access to limited shelter, transportation, job placement, and affiliated programs for clothing, food, and counseling.
Every night hundreds of our homeless neighbors - men, women, and children - are forced to sleep outside in the bitter cold, feeling hopeless, unwanted, and vulnerable. Many are sick, hungry, and afraid. We provide care with trust, dignity, and privacy.
• WE CARE • WE RESPOND• WE PROVIDE • WE SUCCEED
Homelessness can stem from a variety of complex factors. Here are some common causes:
Remember, addressing homelessness requires a multifaceted approach that considers both individual circumstances and systemic issues. Compassion, advocacy, and community efforts play crucial roles in combating this societal challenge.
- Lack of Trustworthy Relationships:The absence of strong, reliable relationships can lead to homelessness. Having no family or friends to turn to during tough times leaves a significant void. Trustworthy relationships can provide temporary shelter and guidance, preventing homelessness.
- Illness and Disability:Chronic illnesses and disabilities can disrupt employment. Without steady income, affording housing and basic necessities becomes nearly impossible. Medical bills further exacerbate the situation.
- Abuse: Physical or sexual abuse affects many homeless individuals. Survivors escaping their abusers often find themselves with nowhere to go, making the streets their only refuge.
- Working, but in Poverty: Some homeless people do have jobs, but they are often low-paying. These wages may not cover housing or food expenses. Evictions and foreclosures can happen suddenly, leaving them without a home.
- Unemployment: Job loss, layoffs, and workplace discrimination can thrust anyone into homelessness. The contingent nature of employment means unforeseen misfortunes can disrupt income and lead to eviction.
- Housing Affordability: A lack of affordable housing is a significant factor. Many low-income individuals cannot find housing within their means, pushing them toward homelessness.
- Life Events and Strain: Relationship breakdowns, job loss, mental or physical health problems, and substance misuse can strain individuals to the breaking point, resulting in homelessness.
statistics
Twenty-one percent of the homeless people reported have serious mental illness with 16% having substance abuse disorder.
- SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
- SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Nearly 13% of the homeless adult population are veterans.
- National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
- National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
A good estimate for the number of homeless in Moore County is approximately 230-300. Of those, 80% are from Moore County with the balance being transient, and 60% of this population suffer from mental illness.
- Cliff Brown, TEAM WORKZ Director
- Cliff Brown, TEAM WORKZ Director