HOME VAN PET CARE PROJECT NEWS – May 1, 2014
Providing Food for Pets of the Homeless Our primary mission is to provide food for pets of homeless and very low income people in our community. Our supporters are generous, and we are sometimes able...
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From Elizabeth Howard, Coordinator “… This ain’t no party, this ain’t no disco, this ain’t no foolin around.” (Talking Heads 2004) Dog days are here again … a hot July bringing with another Tent City...
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From Elizabeth Howard, Coordinator NEWS FROM GRACE MARKETPLACE: Our new homeless shelter, on NW 39th Ave near Waldo Road, is now home to 10 dogs and 3 cats. We go there once a week, just as we go to...
View ArticleHome Van Pet Care News - November/December 2014
CHRISTMAS FOR THE ANIMALS Home Van Pet Care Project now distributes pet food both Downtown and at Grace Marketplace, our new homeless shelter. One day close to Christmas we will have little parties,...
View ArticleHome Van Pet Care Project News - January 2015
Dear Friends:We're writing to thank you for your support and generosity to our Project over the Holidays. We received mountains of pet food, lots and lots of treats, little warm blankets, toys and much...
View ArticleHome Van Pet Care Project News - March 2015
From Elizabeth Howard, CoordinatorDear Friends - This is what we want you to know. Home Van Pet Care Project is continuing to fulfill our primary mission of providing pet food to homeless and low...
View ArticleHome Van Pet Care Project News - April/May 2015
From Elizabeth Howard, coordinatorOur Mission: To provide food for pets of homeless persons in our community; offer education on pet care and spay/neuter; assist with access to veterinary care; foster...
View ArticleHome Van Pet Care Project News - June 2015
From Elizabeth Howard, Coordinator Our Mission: To provide food for pets of homeless persons in our community; offer education on pet care and spay/neuter; assist with access to veterinary care;...
View ArticleHome Van Pet Care Project News - August 2015
Dear Friends: Many thanks to all who donated to our fund to purchase a pickup truck to help us with pet food distribution. We are excited to announce that we more than exceeded our goal of $2500!...
View ArticleHome Van Pet Care Project News -- Fall 2015
Getting Ready for Winter This rainy weather has taken a toll on homeless people and their animals. There is black mud and puddles of water standing everywhere at Dignity Village. Imagine if this was...
View ArticleHome Van Pet Care Project News - Christmas 2015
Our Mission: To provide food for pets of homeless persons in our community; offer education on pet care and spay/neuter; assist with access to veterinary care; foster respect for animals and the...
View ArticleHome Van Pet Care Project News -- March 2016
From Elizabeth Howard, coordinatorThanks! Heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped out for our annual Christmas party for the animals. Many individuals, groups and businesses made generous donations...
View ArticleHome Van Pet Care Project News -- July 2016
from Elizabeth Howard, coordinator"... the days went by like paper in the wind...everything changed, and then changed againIt's hard to find a friendIt's hard to find a friend"Tom Petty Time flies. We...
View ArticleHome Van Pet Care Project News -- December 2016
From Elizabeth Howard, coordinatorThere are times when Home Van Pet Care Project volunteers have to go beyond just making sure the animals have food-HVPC re-homed 15 animals, mostly dogs, in...
View ArticleHome Van Pet Care Project News - Spring 2017
Our Ten-Year Anniversary The other day at Dignity Village a precious little black dog named "Bear" peed on my foot. I’m sure it was a “thank you” for the food I had brought him. It made me laugh and...
View ArticleHome Van Pet Care Project News - Fall 2017
After the Storm Hurricane Irma came with a vengeance, but the pets and their owners at Grace Marketplace/Dignity Village were prepared. Thanks to Jon DeCarmine, residents with pets were allowed to...
View ArticleHome Van Pet Care Project News - Holidays 2017
Holiday ThoughtsHolidays can be difficult for anyone, but they are especially hard when you are homeless. Many homeless people can recall when times were better – or worse. If left unattended these...
View ArticleHome Van Pet Care Project News -- Jan to June 2018
Our Mission: To provide food for pets of homeless persons in our community; offer education on pet care and spay/neuter; assist with access to veterinary care; foster respect for animals and the...
View ArticleHome Van Pet Care Project News - August 2018
Needed: A new home for Smokey and Angel The two lovely young dogs pictured below are Smokey and Angel, who are up for adoption by Home Van Pet Care Project. They are brother and sister and must be...
View ArticleHome Van Pet Care Project News - June 2019
Dear Friends: Once again we must apologize for neglecting to send a timely newsletter. We will try to catch you up to date now. Uncertain Future for Dignity Village As you may know, the Home Van Pet...
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