East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless provides beds, food, dental care for those in need

Thursday, January 3, 2019
GLENDORA, Calif. (KABC) -- About 200 people in Glendora got much-needed help Thursday night, thanks to a winter shelter program organized by the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless.

In addition to a hot shower, hot meal and safe place to sleep, homeless men and women also got medical and dental care, as well as referrals for housing and jobs.
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"It's very important for them because it improves their quality of life. They're treated like human beings for the first time in a long period of time," said Bob McKennon, who works with the coalition.

The coalition partners with local churches. Each one hosts the homeless community for two weeks at a time.

Thursday night's shelter was provided by Glenkirk Church, who has participated for 25 years.
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As many as 1,600 people get help through the winter months.

You can learn more about the program -- and how to help -- by going to esgvch.org.



To contact East San Gabriel Valley for the Homeless, call 626-333-7204.
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