A number of months ago, Dr. Katie Flannigan with FSU’s Sports Medicine program arranged for The Kearney Center to receive a grant for a DERO Fixit Bike Repair Station which was installed in front of the Center. This repair station for bikes has received a great deal of attention and use since its installation; Donnell is no exception. As a resident of The Kearney Center, Donnell had a great need of personal transportation to access employment opportunities, and to visit friends and family. He has taken bicycle parts from the “grave yard” and built himself a functional and reliable bicycle in his spare time.

“This is the greatest invention. It has everything you need to repair and rebuild a bicycle. I am so thankful this was available for me to use,” said Donnell. Many other residents take advantage of this repair station to adjust and maintain their bikes. The Kearney Center greatly appreciates the efforts of Dr. Flannigan and her school for providing this opportunity for all the residents of the Center. THANK YOU!

This Tuesday, December 3rd, is Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity campaign taking place the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. This year, please consider donating to The Kearney Center. Your donations help us provide meaningful resources to community members living in poverty. Without the generous contributions of our community we would not be able to provide support and a safe-space to those experiencing homelessness. 

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One client was in the shelter for 10 ½ months long. He came with no sense of direction, no income, criminal record and lack of motivation. The Case Manager and client filled out for a dozen of job applications until he finally landed a job at a fast-food chain. The Case Manager then showed the client how to make a daily budget so he could save some money for future housing. By the client's 6th month of being at the shelter he had saved some money and had the drive to want to obtain a second job. The Case manager and client begun his housing search; he was devastated because he was being denied to a lot of apartment complexes due to his criminal record, however, after 6 long months of worrying and disappointment, he finally landed a place.
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