Business Volunteers Unlimited hosted its 33rd annual Homeless Stand Down, a service event for people without homes in the community on April 20 where volunteers served meals, provided haircuts housing information and more to over 900 people.
“The Homeless Stand Down inspires us to lead with empathy in our day-to-day lives,” Gary and Keisha Bullard, volunteers, said in a news release. “Having an impact on the community you live in is important – and BVU is the place to go to make a difference in Northeast Ohio. After volunteering just once, you immediately see the value; there’s no going back after that.”
Over 5,000 people are estimated to experience homelessness in Cuyahoga County each year, the release stated. During the event, 254 haircuts were given and 850 hot meals were served by volunteers.
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