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Springwire reduces the isolation of poverty and homelessness by offering communication tools for people to reconnect with their community.
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Springwire enables life-changing connections to vital social services and opportunities — restoring dignity and hope to people moving out of crisis.
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Springwire increases the efficiency and effectiveness of the social services systems — expanding each community’s capacity to care.
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Resource Broadcasting is an efficient way to reach people in crisis with targeted, relevant information they can use and share.
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Community Voice Mail enables people in transition to stay connected to the world around them, no matter what challenges they are facing.
83%
of Springwire's Community Voice Mail participants achieve their goals of finding employment, housing, healthcare, and social services.
1,400
agencies use Springwire’s Community Voice Mail program in more than 300 cities in North America to reach people they otherwise could not.
69%
of Springwire participants say housing is one of their primary concerns.
46%
of Springwire participants have no financial resources.
$21,331
The average savings per US taxpayer when a homeless person finds a home.
“Community Voice Mail gives me stability. It’s impossible to get a job when a potential employer calls and hears ‘Hello, Mission Shelter.’ Having my own voice mail number gives me privacy and respect. It’s empowering.”
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May 17, 2013
Resource Broadcasting – May 17th Edition
Each week, Springwire sends out a message to clients across the country as part of our Resource Broadcasting. Have a read or take a listen to this week’s installment.
Hello there. This is Daniel from Springwire with some low cost tips for taking care of pets. You can press 3 to delete now or 2 to save this message and listen to it later.
Since May is National Pet Month, I thought it would be useful to provide you with some pet tips. For many of us our pets are part of our family, but sometimes they can be expensive because of pests and health care costs. Read more
May 13, 2013
Springwire Film Festival Day 2
The Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG campaign is just two days away, but there’s time for another amazing two minute video featuring Springwire New Initiatives Director Steve Albertson. This time, we recommend you try the Good ‘n’ Plenty or maybe some Milk Duds. You’ll want something to chew on as Steve asks, “What do people do with all their paper, their photos, and their critical forms of ID if they are living without a roof over head?”
May 10, 2013
Resource Broadcasting – May 10th Edition
Each week, Springwire sends out a message to clients across the country as part of our Resource Broadcasting. Have a read or take a listen to this week’s installment.
Hello there. This is Daniel from Springwire and today I have some fun facts about Mother’s Day, which is this Sunday, May 12th. You can press 3 to delete now or 2 to save this message and listen to it later. Read more
