Do you provide services to the disenfranchised in Nashville?  Have you hit a brick wall with the health care system?  Join us on June 18th at the Downtown Public Library for the Health Disparities Symposium.  Featuring a panel discussion and a keynote address by Erie Chapman, CEO of the Baptist Healing Trust, it promises to be focused on finding solutions to the problems of access, adherence, and advocacy.  Want to come?  The symposium is free, but advance reservations are required no later than June 5th.  Please call Traci Patton, UHS Health Advocate at (615) 726-2696, ext. 142 to reserve your spot.  We hope to see you there!

Bible Study
Join Richard for Bible study every Monday at noon in Room 209 at Mercury Courts.

Grocery Run
Leaves from Mercury Courts Community Room
Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 p.m. (only if 3 or more people are signed up)
See Gina or Jennifer to sign up.
 

Have a Skill?  Would You Like to Teach It?

We're looking for some dedicated volunteers to teach our low-income residents everything from job interview skills to quilting.  If you would like to meet some wonderful people and share your knowledge, please call Pamela at 726-2696, ext. 129 or e-mail pamela@urbanhousingsolutions.org  Thanks!

Funding Needed for Resident Transportation!!
Thanks to the generosity of the Regional Transportation Authority, we have a wonderful new van to carry our residents to doctors’ offices, grocery stores, the pharmacy, work, and social service appointments. We still need money to operate the van (pay our drivers, buy gas, and pay for repairs).  If you can help, please call Brandi at 726-2696, ext. 114 or e-mail her at Brandi@urbanhousingsolutions.org. Thank you!

Wish List Items
We are currently in need of:
a lightweight wheelchair to help disabled residents using our shuttle service
a recent set of Tennessee Code Annotated books
nonperishable food
full-size sheets, blankets, and comforters
pillows
towels and washcloths and
kitchen items like skillets, utensils, cups, bowls, and plates.
Please call Brandi at 726-2696, ext. 114 if you can help or e-mail her at Brandi@urbanhousingsolutions.org. Thanks!