TEAM WORKZ HOMELESS ORGANIZATION

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TEAM WORKZ CRUISE IN/TOY DRIVE

TEAM WORKZ will host a toy drive and car show on December 15 from 2-4pm at B&B Motors LLC, 5340 US 15/501, Carthage. Come join us for free food, music, and a 50/50 raffle. Trophy will be awarded for "People's Choice" helping children around Moore County. Stop by for early 50/50 purchases. Please bring unwrapped gifts for donations. Gift cards for older children are accepted.

For more information, contact Brian Bowman - 910.690.5166, Ryan Bailey - 910.783.6699, George Hackney - 910.691.0611.

CHRISTMAS MEAL 2024
TEAM WORKZ will be supporting Christmas Meal 2024 at the First Baptist Church in Southern Pines on December 25th from 12-2pm. This is our 6th Annual Christmas event to feed and provide gifts for those in need. TEAM WORKZ welcomes anyone who would like a FREE Christmas Meal and fellowship. We will once again TEAM up with First Baptist Church of Southern Pines to host the event. We look forward to celebrating Christmas together as one big family.

If you want to REGISTER your kids for gifts on Christmas day (must be present to receive), send an email to: [email protected]
List your child(ren) name, age, sex, and address along with your contact information to notify you of any additional information.

We need Volunteers to help get toys/gifts and food prepared for this event. We also need volunteers to help wrap gifts.
Last year, we fed over 800 meals and gave over 1,000 gifts/toys. The joy from our recipients proved it was well worth all the work and effort to share this. Join us. Be a part of making Christmas more memorable for so many who have so little.

To prepare food or volunteer your time at First Baptist Church (Southern Pines) use the link below -
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C094EA4A923AAF4CF8...

Donations are also needed to help fund our Mission so please give at our website www.teamworkz.org on our secure link.

Please let us know if your business can place a toy collection box to help us collect toys.
More information will be available in the coming days, so stay tuned.

To register children for gifts, send an email to [email protected]. List your child(ren) name, age, sex, and address along with your contact information to notify you of any additional information.

To volunteer at First Baptist Church

200 East New York Avenue
Southern Pines

Donations are also needed to help fund our Mission so please give at our website's Donate Funds page on our secure link or scan the QR code.

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.

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

Volunteer

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.

WHO WE ARE AT TEAM WORKZ ORGANIZATION
We assist local, qualified, individuals (including veterans, families, the unsheltered, the mentally ill, and vulnerable individuals) to find emergency support with limited shelter, food, and basic necessities. Additionally, we offer various other programs to help qualified individuals achieve stable independence by providing access to limited shelter, transportation, job placement, mental health evaluations and therapy, life skill classes, and affiliated programs for clothing, food, and counseling.

Every day hundreds of our neighbors - men, women, and children - are struggling to survive. 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)

Nearly 13% of the homeless adult population are 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

TWZ headquarters is located at 152 South Stephens Street, Southern Pines, NC - (directly behind BP Gas Station on Pennsylvania Avenue).

TEAM WORKZ QR code for donations