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Union Station Homeless Services to Debut “Bee the Solution” Float at 135th Rose Parade®
Union Station Homeless Services is proud to announce its inaugural participation in the 135th Rose Parade® presented by Honda, with a whimsical and heartwarming float entitled "Bee the Solution." This float, featuring musical bees, a charming beehive, a Beekeeper, and...
Union Station Homeless Services Introduces Key Senior Director Appointments to Strengthen Programs and Services
Union Station Homeless Services announced today the creation of two new positions reporting directly to Sarah Hoppmeyer, Chief Programs Officer. These positions will help serve the expanding needs of the organization as it works to support and end homelessness for the...
Union Station Homeless Services awarded $30,000 from bank of america
Union Station Homeless Services announced today it has been awarded a generous grant of $30,000 from Bank of America to help combat homelessness in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley. Since 2001, Bank of America has supported Union Station’s efforts towards...
union station homeless services announces new board officers and members
Union Station Homeless Services announced the organization’s new Board of Directors Officers, and the election of new members since the last officer installation. Serving as Chair will be Jesse Torres, Principal, ArroyoWest, LLC, with Vice Chair, Angela Serranzan,...
Mario Hess-Winburn Joins Union Station as Chief Development and Communications Officer
Union Station Homeless Services announced today that Mario Hess-Winburn will be joining the organization as the new Chief Development and Communications Officer and reporting directly to Anne Miskey, CEO. Hess-Winburn comes with over a decade of experience in the...
50 Year Anniversary: Something to Write About
In our 50th Anniversary year, Union Station Homeless Services is pleased to partner with Dayspring Pens to offer special tokens to some of the amazing people who have been a part of celebrating our 50 years of working in the community and housing thousands of our...
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Donation of Chromebooks Help Homeless Advocates Bridge the Digital Divide
Today, not having access to the internet means not having a connection to critical information and lifesaving services. Helping bridge the technology divide for those who are experiencing homelessness, a donation of 40 Dell Chromebooks to Union Station Homeless Services is making a major difference.
Answering the call to help provide technology to those who need it the most, Glen and Natalie Kraemer, Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP, and Xantrion raised the funds to donate the 40 Chromebooks.
The laptops will be distributed to members of Union Station’s Lived Expertise Advisory Council (LEAP). LEAP is a diverse group of current and formerly homeless individuals. Following the guiding principle “nothing about us, without us,” this panel of experts advises Union Station Homeless Services’ Board of Directors and staff on issues related to service provision, advocacy and policy. Additionally, Union Station clients living in bridge housing facilities will have access to some of the Chromebooks to support their journey as they transition into permanent housing and rebuild their lives.
“We are always looking for ways to diminish the digital divide,” said Anne Bisagno, President of Xantrion. “Providing laptops to Union Station was a wonderful way to make that divide just a little smaller.”
“People without access to technology are not part of the online conversation, stated Shawn Morrissey, Sr. Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement. “Now our LEAP members can actively participate in sharing their stories and advocating for much needed changes to our broken systems.”
Glen Kraemer, a Founding Partner of Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP, shared “It is a distinct privilege to work with and support USHS in its essential service and advocacy goals. We know the simple act of providing these laptops has a profound resonance, providing connection, agency and empowerment to persons who, but for this organization’s humanity and dedication, would continue to be unheard and marginalized.”