AMHERST – Efforts to reduce homelessness in the Amherst community are the focus of three upcoming events being offered by a social service agency located at the Unitarian Meetinghouse.
Amherst Community Connections, at 121 North Pleasant St., an organization that helps people find affordable housing and employment in the region, will hold the first event Wednesday at 11:15 a.m.
That event will feature a presentation titled “Housing Grant and Services for Homeless Youth” by Will Anderson, the Hampshire County youth worker for the Dial/ Self Youth and Community Services Program in Greenfield. That program assists children in need of housing.
The following day at 5 p.m., a free meal will be accompanied by a talk titled “How to the Improve the Next Homeless Forum” by John Hornik, co-chairman of the town’s Housing and Sheltering Committee. The first forum last month brought together town officials, local social service agencies, homeless individuals and other residents to begin addressing issues related to homeless people.
Finally, at 11:15 a.m. Aug. 24 “Job Search Tips for Ex-Offenders” is the title of the talk by Rafael Santos from the Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office.
Amherst Community Connections is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon for drop-ins, with afternoon appointments also available.
For more information about these events or other programs, call Hwei-Ling Greeney at 345-0737 or send email to ACCinAmherst@gmail.com.
Scott Merzbach can be reached at smerzbach@gazettenet.com.
