The organization is active through street work programs, mobile support units for vulnerable groups, as well as a social and family support center. The organization assists more than 3,000 people annually, and supports an estimated 300 individuals directly on a permanent basis. Emfasis Foundation’s core team is comprised of psychologists, social workers, sociologists, mental health consultants, streetworkers, as well as legal, communications and management professionals.
Support for Elderly Citizens Living in Street Conditions & a Documentary Production
The grant regards the continuation of a program supporting elderly persons living in street conditions in the Piraeus region and the production of a documentary on the homeless. The program, funded by TIMA in 2016, 2018, and 2020 involves the psychosocial support of senior elderly citizens living in street conditions, as well as advisory on legal and accounting issues to help them into permanent housing and also to receive social welfare benefits where possible. Additionally, a new program element entitled “Mobile Joy” will allow the homeless elderly to be active teachers in skills they possess to other elderly in care-homes or care centers. The organization will also focus on training relevant municipalities and creating a strong network with the relevant authorities in order to ensure that future homeless cases will not simply be turned away but processed, with the support of Emfasis, when necessary.
A documentary showcasing the plight of the homeless elderly, will be produced to highlight the issue and also the potential solutions.
The organization is active through street work programs, mobile support units for vulnerable groups, as well as a social and family support center. The organization assists more than 3,000 people annually, and supports an estimated 300 individuals directly on a permanent basis. Emfasis Foundation’s core team is comprised of psychologists, social workers, sociologists, mental health consultants, streetworkers, as well as legal, communications and management professionals.
Support for Elderly Citizens Living in Street Conditions & a Documentary Production
The grant regards the continuation of a program supporting elderly persons living in street conditions in the Piraeus region and the production of a documentary on the homeless. The program, funded by TIMA in 2016, 2018, and 2020 involves the psychosocial support of senior elderly citizens living in street conditions, as well as advisory on legal and accounting issues to help them into permanent housing and also to receive social welfare benefits where possible. Additionally, a new program element entitled “Mobile Joy” will allow the homeless elderly to be active teachers in skills they possess to other elderly in care-homes or care centers. The organization will also focus on training relevant municipalities and creating a strong network with the relevant authorities in order to ensure that future homeless cases will not simply be turned away but processed, with the support of Emfasis, when necessary.
A documentary showcasing the plight of the homeless elderly, will be produced to highlight the issue and also the potential solutions.
