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Food Pantry - Approximately 90% of the clients that are seen by NETWORK receive food. More than 35,000 lbs of food are distributed each month. Personal care items and cleaning products are also available.
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Financial Assistance – NETWORK provides limited financial assistance for help with rent, utilities or prescriptions.
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Tools for School - More than 1,000 students receive school supplies at the beginning of school to start the year off right.
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One Warm Coat – Partner with Good Morning America and One Warm Coat organization to provide a warm coat for children
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Food for Families – Once a month families can take vouchers given by NETWORK and receive food for their family for the month
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Benefit Enrollment Network – B.E.N. is a Microsoft-funded, well-researched, web-based program used in the screening of potential clients for Food Stamps, and other Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) benefits.
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Santa’s Helpers - The NETWORK project is the 3rd largest of its kind in Dallas & Collin Counties. More than 2,000 children have their holiday wishes fulfilled, through the generosity of community supporters and more the more than 100 volunteers who make the project possible each year.
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Mitzi Milk Fund - Each month NETWORK spends approximately $700 for fresh milk given to families with children. Mitzi is an almost life-sized calf with a plastic bottle for a tummy to collect donations
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Educational Opportunities – NETWORK strives to educate clients by providing classes on Budgeting and Money Management, Health Classes for women and English as a Second Language classes.
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Clothes Closet - Located at the First Presbyterian Church on LaSalle St. the Clothes Closet has clothing for children and adults. Clothing vouchers are given to clients in need by NETWORK for redemption at the Clothes Closet. Household goods such as sheets and blankets are also available.
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Big Meals for Little Kids – Provides shelf-stable lunch bags to children during the summer while they are not being fed at school.
