Advocates for Homeless hope to raise $15,000 to help with crisis lodging in Lower Bucks County

Peg Quann, Bucks County Courier Times
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For those who have been evicted from housing, fleeing domestic violence or can no longer stay with family members, finding emergency shelter can be daunting.

The nonprofit group Advocates for Homeless & Those in Need (AHTN) is seeking funds to help with temporary emergency shelter for individuals and families experiencing a housing crisis.

What are funds used for?

If these individuals and families call the Bucks County Housing Link, they will be referred to AHTN to provide the funds needed to provide a one-night motel stay for individuals and couples and a two-night stay for families with children at a Bristol hotel.

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During their stay at the motel, all family members will receive meals delivered by the Calvary Baptist Church’s food pantry in Bristol. This safe haven allows these individuals and families time to get an assessment done on their situation to determine what resources are available to them.

Epstein Foundation to match funds up to $5,000

To support this temporary emergency shelter mission, AHTN has announced a fundraising goal of $15,000. The Gene and Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund of Newtown has agreed to match funds raised dollar for dollar up to $5,000.

"This is an amazing opportunity for AHTN to be able to raise the money needed for emergency shelter so these individuals and families are not forced to live in their car or sleep in a tent in an encampment," said Karen Mineo, AHTN executive director.

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To donate to this mission, go to AHTN’s website (AHTN.org) and click on the green DONATE BUTTON on the homepage. Checks are also acceptable and can be sent to: AHTN, PO Box 184, Fairless Hills, PA, 19030. Contact information: Office@ahtn.org or 215- 550-3868 x104.

This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Advocates for Homeless, Epstein Foundation hope to aid those in crisis