Fifth Street Renaissance (FSR) is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization that has been providing prevention, housing and other supportive services to those experiencing homelessness for more than 30 years in Springfield, Illinois.
In 2012, the agency opened the first shelter in the capital city to exclusively serve the needs of veterans experiencing homelessness. This shelter currently houses 15 veterans who are homeless and/or disabled. The program has assisted many veterans to overcome the issues that caused their homelessness, gain permanent housing in the community, and continues to provide them support on their journey to sustained independence.
Additionally, in late 2019, Fifth Street Renaissance opened Veterans Family Renaissance to provide permanent supportive housing to female veterans and veteran families who are homeless. Residents live in the property while receiving a multitude of services to provide them the skills, resources, and support necessary to empower them from homelessness to independence. Both programs are consistently full with waiting lists.
Please help us to help those who have so selflessly served our country.
On October 5th, 2024, Medics First Ambulance Service will host a "Box City" Camp Out for Homeless Veterans fundraiser at 200 North Grand Avenue West, Springfield, Illinois to assist us in raising the funds needed to support housing and services for our veterans. We are looking for corporate, business, and church sponsors, participants, and volunteers for this event as well.
The goal is to raise $20,000 or more to help veterans experiencing homelessness by spending one night in a cardboard shelter at 200 North Grand Avenue West, Springfield, IL.
Who should attend:
Everyone! Families, church groups, businesses…anyone interested in helping is encouraged to attend.
How to participate:
Raise the “rent” and get your campsite for the event by collecting pledges or donating to Fifth Street Renaissance (minimum $100). If you can't "camp" but still want to help us help those who have served us, please make a tax-deductible donation here.
What to bring:
Boxes will be provided on site or can be picked up in advance. Bring your donation form, items to decorate your box shelter, sleeping bag, pillows, flashlight, deck of cards or other quiet games. Please do not bring: valuables, electronics, pets, alcohol (or other mind-altering substances) or weapons.
THERE IS A CONTEST!!
Prizes for Best Box Shelter:
1st prize - $500 prize
2nd prize - $250 prize (Anonymous Donor)
3rd prize - $100 prize (Anonymous Donor)
Bonus: Surprise Prize for the Best Military Theme Shelter!
Bonus Surprise Highest Rent Raised by Individual/s (for a single campsite)
Bonus Surprise Highest Rent Raised by Organization (for a single campsite)
For additional information visit www.FSR-SARA.org
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