Yancel attends Avesta Housing’s weekly Remote Learning Program where he has access to high-speed internet, PPE, tutors, and meals. This collaboration between Avesta, Westbrook School Department, The Opportunity Alliance, Intercultural Community Center, and others is funded by UWSM’s Brick & Beam Society.

Nelma had been searching for work with no luck for nearly two months when she discovered Street Academy, a UWSM program partner. Through their Learn to Earn program, which helps young people get work experience, Nelma was connected with her first job at Preble Street’s Resource Center.

HOME Team seeks out individuals experiencing homelessness or substance use disorder and provides food and water, connections to services, or sometimes simply a conversation. Through support from UWSM, HOME Team has increased access to medical and substance use care through medical care referrals.