Shop 4% Friday on September 23rd to Support MVPD Homeless Outreach

MVPD’s Outreach Coordinator, Erin VonFempe, is a master’s level social worker who works directly with homeless individuals in the community.

This program provides services and funding for such necessities as meals, housing, healthcare, treatment for substance abuse, transportation, clothing, and ID replacement.

Erin works mostly in Mount Vernon, but also works with the Skagit First Step Center, a temporary housing site, in Burlington.

How Will Your Shopping Trip Support MVPD Homeless Outreach?

The Mount Vernon Police Department will utilize funds from 4% Friday for transportation, temporary housing, emergency necessities such as food and clothing, and to procure identity paperwork.

The Outreach position is grant-funded in a joint agreement between the City and Skagit County, with most of the grant funds allocated to salary. Thus, funds for daily needs such as those listed above are scarce.