Mission:
SimpleWays provides practical support and compassionate pathways for individuals/families experiencing homelessness, hunger, displacement, unemployment or poverty. Through community partnerships and direct services, we create simple, effective solutions that restore dignity and open doors to opportunity.
Vision:
SimpleWays envisions a world where every person has access to food, shelter, safety and opportunity-where simple acts of care create lasting change and stronger, more connected communities.
Who does SimpleWays serve?
SimpleWays will focus on Guilford County residents, but will also serve residents from surrounding areas.
Is there a cost for the service?
SimpleWays provides the majority of its services at no cost to participants. There are several planned projects that will operate on a sliding fee scale. No distinction in service will be made based on the participants ability or inability to pay for services.
What is the duration of the program?
Active SimpleWays participants can remain in the program for up to 12 months. Staff will conduct periodic reviews of participants' progress; however, if a program participant requires additional services after one year, staff will re-evaluate progress made to accomplish projected goals and may extend the provision of program services.
Who can make referrals to SimpleWays?
Simple Ways will receive referrals from a variety of sources, including but not limited to: Guilford County Department of Social Services, FaithAction International, Guilford County Probation and Parole, Veteran Affairs, Senior Resources, Triad Health Project, Women's Resource Center, Guilford County Schools, healthcare facilities, self-referrals, and other agencies working with at-risk populations or individuals that would benefit from SimpleWays programming.
What type of solutions will SimpleWays implement?
SimpleWays is in the process of developing a five-year plan to implement the following services. Initial priority services for years I and 2 are identified by an asterick:
Workforce development
Affordable housing/housing upgrades
*Farm training certification
*Retail/charitable food systems
*Access to healthcare/home healthcare
Housing/wrap around services for the unhoused or displaced
*Community connections/integration
Policy change/shaping
For More Information, Please Contact:
SIMPLEWAYS, Inc.
Susan Y. Cox
1900 W. Market St.
Greensboro, NC 27435
336-423-9849