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Will Florida Govenor Scott Do More to Help Florida Veterans When HUD and the VA Made Serious Cuts in Funding
The Mission in Citrus has been helping Veterans since 2008. They were rewarded by having all their Government funding slashed. After the Mission In Citrus reached it's eight year anniversary of helping homeless Veterans,by celebrating a 96% success rate. They are reaching out to get public support in order to keep putting Veterans into homes. Read More
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Rural Homeless Veteran Numbers Are Increasing at a Very High Rate; Obama Needs to Act Now
The Mission in Citrus Operates a homeless Veteran's shelter in Inverness Florida where it is over capacity.The overflow have been placed in their Crystal River shelters due to the heavy increase. New promises have been made by the VA that can not be kept. They base the decrease on Veteran's homelessness on the 2015 Point In Time Count around the US. Same as our census. It will never be correct. Most of the statistics came from Veterans who walk in for services. Not from the woods or other areas. Read More
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Mission in Citrus Working to Open 100 Bed Permanent Housing Units for Veterans in Florida
The Mission in Citrus is working hard to get a 100 bed permanent housing facility open by Christmas of 2016. One of the biggest problems facing our aging veterans that have served this country honorably, is affordable housing. The Mission in Citrus feels that this goal can be accomplished with help from others. The facility will be located in Crystal River Florida, and will house Veterans from around Florida, and those who migrate to Florida for health reasons. Read More
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Mission in Citrus Is Getting Ready for the Rolling Thunder Rally and the White House. May 29th
Some think that the Founder of the Mission in Citrus is going to the extreme. Maybe.But something unusual , and out of the box has to happen to wake up Washington pretty soon. Our Veterans are remaining homeless and in need. Their voice needs to be heard and acted upon. They served their country with honor. And homelessness is not an acceptable reward for any Veteran. America must make Congress do what is acceptable and good for those who protect us each day.Support Rolling Thunder on May 29th. Read More
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Mission in Citrus Is Getting Ready for Rolling Thunder and the White House. May 29th - Till the Job Is Done
Some think that the Founder of the Mission in Citrus is going to the extreme. Maybe.But something unusual , and out of the box has to happen to wake up Washington pretty soon. Our Veterans are remaining homeless and in need. Their voice needs to be heard and acted upon. They served their country with honor. And homelessness is not an acceptable reward for any Veteran. Read More
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Two Major Problems Facing Americans Everyday, Solved Using One New & Unique Strategy
The story of one company leading the way to help combat homelessness and offering help and financial aid to those facing foreclosure. This new foreclosure assistance program has been coined"Strategic Foreclosure Avoidance" and has been helping New Yorkers save their financial futures while using the home for housing our disabled veterans & those w/ special needs. Read More
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Walmart Gives the Mission in Citrus $50,000 to Start Angels on Wheels for Homeless Veterans
The project is twofold. To send a powerful message to Washington that no Veteran should be homeless, and to help as many as possible in the woods and swamps.No Veteran should be homeless or in need. Unless people are on the front lines , they do not see that the homeless Veteran problem is increasing..Not decreasing as many in Congress would like people to believe..Americans only have their freedom thanks to many who died , and men and women who put their lives on the line to protect us. Read More
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The Mission in Citrus Celebrates Their Seventh Year of Helping Homeless Veterans, Men,Women, and Children
The Mission In Citrus is proud to announce their seventh anniversary. It has been a long and rugged road, but the homeless proved that they could help each other since 2008. The new face of homelessness is veterans, and they have become a priority. The numbers in rural America continue to increase.The Mission in Citrus has helped lead the way in innovative projects that work to reduce the numbers. Read More
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The Mission in Citrus Thanks Winn Dixie for Helping So Many in Need
The Mission in Citrus would like to thank Winn Dixie Supermarkets, and the Southeastern Grocers Association for reaching out to help so many in need. Their help has allowed them to help those in the woods and swamps of rural Florida. Getting them into shelters for further help, and to supply food to thousands. They hope that many other Corporations will follow their lead. Read More
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Thank You Walmart for Helping the Mission in Citrus and Their Veterans
The Mission in Citrus thanks Walmart as they approach their seventh year anniversary. The Mission in Citrus just awarded Larry Gamble and his family, Inverness Florida Walmart and their associates, a 2015 bronze plaque for their continued help and support of homeless veterans, men, women, and children. And to many in need in Citrus County Florida. Read More
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Veterans In Need Receive More Help In Florida Thanks To those Adopting Veterans With The Most Needs
After five years, and a lot of hard work, the Mission in Citrus Veteran's Shelter is getting a total remodel and doubling in size. Homeless Veterans are getting even more help, that is on it's way.. They have proven that HUD-VASH Vouchers work through a unorthodox approach. Make It happen. Don't give up.. Veterans from around the United States come to the Mission to get jobs and get back on their feet. Read More
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The Great Florida Yard Sale In Citrus County Florida Is Almost Here So Mark Your Calender
1st Semi Annual Highway 19 Yard Sale organized by event promoter Lori Greene with Elite Services & Events today announced The Great Florida Yard Sale will be held Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 7 thru 9, 2014 from 8am to 5pm Friday & Saturday, Read More
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The Mission In Citrus Celebrates Their Sixth Year Of Helping Veterans And The Homeless
The Mission In Citrus is proud to announce their sixth anniversary. It has been a long and rugged road, but the homeless proved that they could help each other since 2008. The new face of homelessness is veterans, and they have become a priority Read More
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Help Our Veterans in Need. They Served Us. Help Us Serve Them
They are continuing a pioneer project called. Operation Mercy Call to help homeless veterans. The Winn Dixie Foundation has given them $ 25,000 towards the project , but additional funds are needed to better serve our veterans in need.. Read More
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KBE Building Corporation's "50 Ways to Make a Difference" Donates $1500 to Residential Treatment Program for Homeless Veterans
Staff from KBE Building Corporation recently helped homeless veterans at The Baltimore Station, a residential treatment facility where homeless and addicted military veterans are turning their lives around, by donating $1,500 to the organization. Read More
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The Mission in Citrus Homeless Shelters Celebrates Five Years of the Homeless Helping the Homeless with No Paid Staff
Since 2008, when 6 homeless guys set down and made the rules and procedures for a one of a kind shelter, thousands have been helped and ended up as one of the most highly successful shelters in the Country. All done using less dollars and more sense. Read More
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