The
McHenry County community is coming together again to sponsor and support the
12th annual People in Need Forum from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31
at McHenry County College. The People in Need Forum is ideal for service
providers of all types and community volunteers to learn about the many
resources that are available county-wide and at the state and federal level.
Also invited are those seeking information on their own behalf to learn how to
be their own best advocate. Prior registration is requested and may be done
online now at www.mchenry.edu/peopleinneed.
The People in Need Forum features people and
resources available in the area to help individuals in need through breakout
sessions, panel discussions and workshops. The forum’s expo offers resources
from more than 60 area service organizations.
Professionals and experts will present
informative sessions on a variety of topics, including food stamps and
Medicaid, health care for uninsured, behavioral health services, veterans’
issues, housing and energy assistance, mortgages, foreclosures/short sales and
money management; senior and elder issues, domestic violence, transitional
services for youth, homelessness, townships and general emergency assistance,
transportation, and employment/unemployment issues.
“We’re excited to have the opportunity to
provide vital information that is needed by so many in the McHenry County
area,” said Bev Thomas, People in Need chairperson. “It’s often difficult to
find the right place to refer someone in need, but we are happy to bring
together the many social service providers in our area for a one-stop
resource,” she said.
The event is free and open to the public.
Registration and continental breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. in the Luecht
Conference Center in Building B at the college. Each attendee will receive the
2015 Forum Resource Directory and a flash drive containing the directory,
speaker presentations and additional agency information.
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