By John Herrick. Reposted from the Burlington Free Press, February 19, 2013.
The Howard Center’s Street Outreach Team provide direct service to those in need.
“The Fletcher Free Library, an elevated doorway, or an ATM booth can sometimes be the nearest shelter for the homeless in Burlington. Matt Young, supervisor for the Howard Center’s Street Outreach Team, doesn’t just find the homeless shelter. He wants to show them the way to a home. Young coordinates access to social services for those with mental and drug-related health issues, the homeless, and those struggling to rebuild their life in Burlington. However, Young said that he has his own pathology: his urge to provide services to those in need…” Link to Burlington Free Press article PDF of Full Burlington Free Press Article