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Basic Human Needs Safety-Net Mobile Teams Program
 In response to the growing needs of Western New York residents caused by the national economic downturn, The John R. Oishei Foundation has convened a group of Basic Human Needs providers to work toward a strategy that will directly address the region's growing issues. As a result, the providers helped conceive the Mobile Safety-Net Team Program. The program will consist of three traveling teams with expertise in human and social services. These teams will traverse various communities/neighborhoods throughout Erie and Niagara Counties to assist with the changes in lifestyle people are experiencing. The program's objective is to provide support and information in key needs areas including:
Find out what Basic Human Needs providers said when we asked "How has the current economic crisis impacted the community and the services you provide?" Click here.
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- Food
- Finance/Legal Assistance
- Employment
- Health Insurance
- Social Services
- Crisis Services
These areas of focus will also continue to be addressed within the communities by a variety of other service agencies. This initiative is designed to supplement existing programs and better coordinate efforts and services to address the elevated needs resulting from the nation's economic decline.
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