Miami Beach To Host Homeless Resource Fair

Miami Beach, FL – The City of Miami Beach will offer employment assistance as well as other essential services when it hosts a Homeless Resource Fair on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the Miami Beach Police Department.

“The Miami Beach community always strives to treat homeless individuals with compassion, dignity and respect,” explained Miami Beach Vice Mayor Alex Fernandez. “Our Homeless Resource Fair is one example of how our community comes together to find long-term solutions that rise above political expediency.”

The event will feature service tables and mobile units with a variety of available resources on the south side of the Miami Beach Police Department at 1100 Washington Ave.

The Miami Beach Office of Housing and Community Services will offer free transportation to and from the Homeless Resource Fair at the following locations:

• Homeless Outreach Services Office, 771 17 Street
• Patrick’s Church, 3716 Garden Avenue
• 13 Street and West Avenue
• Calvary Chapel, 7141 Indian Creek Drive
• Lummus Park, 10 Street and Ocean Drive

A number of community organizations that provide homeless services, community resources along with medical and health services will be represented at the event. Free snacks and refreshments will also be provided.

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