Caldwell, Idaho Business Donates 50 EMPWR Coats for Boise Homeless to Keep Them Alive Through Winter Months
Caldwell, Idaho business Holman Transportation Co. researched and donated 50 life-saving EMPWR (made in the USA) coats that can save shelter resistant homeless in Idaho. The ingenious coat design acts as a sleeping bag, duffle bag and wearable coat.
Boise, ID, December 30, 2016 --(PR.com)-- The Christmas spirit of giving continues after two sold out nights of the 11th annual Xtreme Holiday Xtravaganza fundraiser at the historic Egyptian Theater as Idaho's largest emergency shelter, Interfaith Sanctuary in Boise, Idaho, received an incredible donation from a local area business: 50 EMPWR survival coats made for the chronically homeless who are shelter resistant designed for their survival this exceptionally cold and snowy December and coming winter months.
Business owners Bob and Sherry Holman of Holman Transportation Services, Inc., a family owned and operated carrier in Caldwell, Idaho in business since 1997, contacted shelter development director Jodi Peterson right before the holidays and offered the shelter 50 EMPWR coats, costing $100 each.
The specialty coats are designed with durable American-made materials from Carhartt and General Motors and can keep someone outdoors alive to below zero temperatures with their unique construction, as the design also becomes a sleeping bag and a carry bag.
Interfaith Sanctuary staff have been communicating directly with the shelter resistant homeless Boiseans staying outside, and have learned various reasons why they are resistant to come in, and what they need to feel secure inside the shelter at night.
Interfaith Sanctuary directors Dan Ault and Jodi Peterson learned firsthand that many of these people had been kicked out of other shelters and had lost all of their bedding and belongings, and subsequently were afraid to enter any shelter because of this.
Several shelter resistant homeless people explained to Interfaith Sanctuary that they suffer from mental health issues that may cause them to misbehave in stressful situations such as being inside a building with so many people and feeling unsafe and vulnerable. Some are afraid of being separated from loved ones or an animal they may have with them.
Interfaith's Jodi Peterson says: "This coat would allow them to try our shelter and if it becomes too much, they can simply take their EMPWR coat - which also turns into a bag - and leave without the loss of any of their items. If our guests elect to sleep outside still, they will be made safer because of the unique design of this coat that transforms into a sleeping bag. We are grateful for the Holman Transportation Company's well researched and thoughtful donation which came in right when our weather has turned for the worst, with heavy snow and many days registering below zero and now a forecast Yukon blast expected the end of this week."
About Interfaith Sanctuary:
Interfaith Sanctuary Shelter & Supportive Services provides a safe overnight emergency shelter for up to 164 men, women, and families with children. Families are able to stay together in our special family dorms. Every night we offer compassion, support, and love along with case management to each guest that stays with us. Our Shelter STEP program was designed for our most chronically homeless population, seniors living in poverty, and those with PTSD, veterans, families, underemployed and mentally and physically disabled are who we serve daily. Daily we register and check in our homeless citizens who cover a wide swath of demographic, ages, gender, race and disability. We turn no one away. Interfaith Sanctuary homeless shelter is a secular nonprofit that provides overnight shelter, a warm meal, supportive services, kindness and compassion to all men, women and children who are experiencing homelessness. We are the only shelter in Idaho that keeps families together inside the shelter system.
About Holman Transportation Services, Inc.:
Holman Transportation is a family owned and operated carrier in Caldwell, Idaho. In business since 1997, and operate in 39 states from the West Coast to the Southeast. Bob Holman, the president of Holman Transportation, has been in the transportation industry since 1981. Experience, integrity and a solid track record have earned Holman a reputation as one of the industry’s leading transportation companies.
About The EMPWR coat:
Made in the USA, this is a water-resistant jacket, which can transform into a sleeping bag, or be worn as an over-the-shoulder bag when not in use. The coat is constructed of durable, water-resistant Cordura fabric from Carhartt, upcycled automotive insulation from General Motors, and other materials provided by generous donors.
It costs $100 to sponsor a coat, which covers the cost of labor, materials, and overhead expenses. Sponsor a coat to be given to someone in need by making a donation here https://theempowermentplanshop.squarespace.com/new-products-1/sponsor-a-coat . To receive a coat for someone in need in your community, contact us by filling out our "Request a coat" form here: http://www.empowermentplan.org/request-a-coat.
Business owners Bob and Sherry Holman of Holman Transportation Services, Inc., a family owned and operated carrier in Caldwell, Idaho in business since 1997, contacted shelter development director Jodi Peterson right before the holidays and offered the shelter 50 EMPWR coats, costing $100 each.
The specialty coats are designed with durable American-made materials from Carhartt and General Motors and can keep someone outdoors alive to below zero temperatures with their unique construction, as the design also becomes a sleeping bag and a carry bag.
Interfaith Sanctuary staff have been communicating directly with the shelter resistant homeless Boiseans staying outside, and have learned various reasons why they are resistant to come in, and what they need to feel secure inside the shelter at night.
Interfaith Sanctuary directors Dan Ault and Jodi Peterson learned firsthand that many of these people had been kicked out of other shelters and had lost all of their bedding and belongings, and subsequently were afraid to enter any shelter because of this.
Several shelter resistant homeless people explained to Interfaith Sanctuary that they suffer from mental health issues that may cause them to misbehave in stressful situations such as being inside a building with so many people and feeling unsafe and vulnerable. Some are afraid of being separated from loved ones or an animal they may have with them.
Interfaith's Jodi Peterson says: "This coat would allow them to try our shelter and if it becomes too much, they can simply take their EMPWR coat - which also turns into a bag - and leave without the loss of any of their items. If our guests elect to sleep outside still, they will be made safer because of the unique design of this coat that transforms into a sleeping bag. We are grateful for the Holman Transportation Company's well researched and thoughtful donation which came in right when our weather has turned for the worst, with heavy snow and many days registering below zero and now a forecast Yukon blast expected the end of this week."
About Interfaith Sanctuary:
Interfaith Sanctuary Shelter & Supportive Services provides a safe overnight emergency shelter for up to 164 men, women, and families with children. Families are able to stay together in our special family dorms. Every night we offer compassion, support, and love along with case management to each guest that stays with us. Our Shelter STEP program was designed for our most chronically homeless population, seniors living in poverty, and those with PTSD, veterans, families, underemployed and mentally and physically disabled are who we serve daily. Daily we register and check in our homeless citizens who cover a wide swath of demographic, ages, gender, race and disability. We turn no one away. Interfaith Sanctuary homeless shelter is a secular nonprofit that provides overnight shelter, a warm meal, supportive services, kindness and compassion to all men, women and children who are experiencing homelessness. We are the only shelter in Idaho that keeps families together inside the shelter system.
About Holman Transportation Services, Inc.:
Holman Transportation is a family owned and operated carrier in Caldwell, Idaho. In business since 1997, and operate in 39 states from the West Coast to the Southeast. Bob Holman, the president of Holman Transportation, has been in the transportation industry since 1981. Experience, integrity and a solid track record have earned Holman a reputation as one of the industry’s leading transportation companies.
About The EMPWR coat:
Made in the USA, this is a water-resistant jacket, which can transform into a sleeping bag, or be worn as an over-the-shoulder bag when not in use. The coat is constructed of durable, water-resistant Cordura fabric from Carhartt, upcycled automotive insulation from General Motors, and other materials provided by generous donors.
It costs $100 to sponsor a coat, which covers the cost of labor, materials, and overhead expenses. Sponsor a coat to be given to someone in need by making a donation here https://theempowermentplanshop.squarespace.com/new-products-1/sponsor-a-coat . To receive a coat for someone in need in your community, contact us by filling out our "Request a coat" form here: http://www.empowermentplan.org/request-a-coat.
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April Neale
818-802-2100
interfaithsanctuary.org
Office 208-343-2630
April Neale
818-802-2100
interfaithsanctuary.org
Office 208-343-2630
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