HHH's Dance is Upcoming

When: Saturday, June 9th, 7 pm - 10 pm

Where: St. Martin's Church, 1501 E. 7th St.

What: HHH Oldies Dance

Cost: $10 (Includes pizza and soda)

Who: The entire community.

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Homeless Community Hosts Dance for Wider Community

Charlotte, NC – May 29, 2007

The homeless community is about to turn the tables. Homeless individuals are accustomed to being hosted by various churches and community groups for meals and shelters. On Saturday, June 9th from 7 pm – 10 pm, the homeless community will be the hosts for a community Oldies dance. The event will take place at St. Martins Episcopal Church at 1501 E. 7th Street in Charlotte. All are welcome. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door or pre-purchased at the Urban Ministry Center. All proceeds will go to support the advocacy work of Homeless Helping Homeless, the dance sponsors.

The dance will be an alcohol free event. Pizza and drink are included with the ticket, thanks to sponsors Fuel Pizza and Coca-Cola. Door prizes will be offered (thanks to Fox and Hound and Rock Bottom Brewery), as well as a 50/50 raffle.

Homeless Helping Homeless (HHH), a program of the Urban Ministry Center, is an advocacy organization made up of formerly and currently homeless individuals. HHH’s mission is to build bridges, empower change, and end homelessness. As group member Richard Lincoln states, “We hope to eliminate the word homelessness in Mecklenburg County.” The dance is an attempt to break down stereotypes of homelessness and increase the leadership skills of group members.

For more information, contact Liz Clasen at 704-926-0608, lclasen@urbanministrycenter.org