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Bartlett House Newsletter Fall 2010

 

MISSION STATEMENT

Bartlett House addresses homeless issues by providing for emergency food, shelter and medical referrals first, then one-to-one comprehensive case management to break the cycle of homelessness. We are committed to providing shelter that meets a persons basic needs in an atmosphere where people are treated with dignity and respect.

 

FUNDING AND SUPPORT

This agency is funded in part under an Agreement with the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Children and Families, Office of Social Services. Additional funding is provided by United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties, private contributions, FEMA, West Virginia Emergency Shelter Grants Program, Monongalia County Commission and private foundations.

 

The Bartlett House is currently accepting applications for Shelter Assistants for our Cold Weather Shelter. Click here to download job application. Please email completed application to Randy Tichnellmail it, or drop it off in person.

Decorating for the Holidays

Dec1 Decorating for the HolidaysPosted by Doris Pirlo

A big thank you to Jamie Knott's Functional Academics Class at South Middle School for creating and decorating the Dayroom Floor with Christmas Decorations.

NNOV30 ThanksgivingPosted by Randall Brown, Program Manager

Thanksgiving at The Bartlett House

 

The Bartlett House would like to acknowledge and thank all of the community volunteers that assisted with dinner on Thanksgiving Day. This annual tradition has been well served over the years by a number of great volunteers who commit time, energy, and a wonderful spirit of giving to not only our residents, but also to anyone from the community. It is our hope to see all involved return again in the future.

 

NNOV16 Adopt a Family ProgramPosted by Doris Pirlo, Administrative Assistant

Adopting A Family for the Christmas Holiday

 

While you celebrate and give thanks for what you have in your own life, consider aiding those who are less fortunate.

By sponsoring a family, you too can help make the holidays truly blessed and spread cheer to others.

Year after year, The Bartlett House Adopt-A-Family program offers the gifts of hope, encouragement and caring to those needing it most.

Join in the season of giving by becoming a Family Sponsor!  Call Randall Brown, Program Manager at 304-292-0101.

 

Other ways to give during the holidays:

 

Volunteer for the United Way Holiday Food and Toy Drive

December 13-15th 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

National Guard Armory, Mileground Rd, Morgantown, WV

 

Donate to Food For Preston Annual Food Drive

November 30 & Dec 1, 2010

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

At the Gate on Tunnelton Street Next to the Wesley UM Church in Kingwood, WV.

Contact karen Bright at 304-329-1391

Other top Stories

A New Beginning

Article in the Dominion Post

Selfless Act

Halloween at the Bartlett House

 

About Us

Bartlett House, Inc. was founded in 1985 as a nonprofit organization to meet the needs of the homeless population in Monongalia County, West Virginia and surrounding areas. Since 1990, Bartlett House has been housed at 1110 University Avenue in Morgantown, WV - open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The shelter can house up to 34 men, women and children.

 

In West Virginia the problem of homelessness has become more obvious in recent years. There is no easy way to prdict who will be next. Experience has shown us that there are two basic types of homelessness: Crisis Poverty and Chronic Homelessness. Many factors may have contributed not only to making these persons homeless. Major personal crisis, unemployment, lack of affordable housing - but also to creating barriers to alleviating the situation. Mental illness, substance abuse, chronic disability. Regardless of the reason, the key is to provide quick and appropriate intervention that deals with both a person's basic emergency needs, as well as long-term isses - to start them on their journey to self-sufficiency and independence!