Desert Charities - Oct-Nov-Dec 2023

Page 51 Desert Charities News – www .desertcharities.com • www.dcnnews.com October/November/December 2023 www.bill-seals@olivecrest.org Project Street Vet offers support to the pets and their owners experiencing or at risk of homelessness. From simple exams to life-saving surgeries – we’re here to help. Our work is carried out mainly through “Street Vet Work,” free pet clinics, and financial assistance. “STREET VET WORK” Project Street Vet is founded on the inspiring “Street Vet Work” of Dr. Kwane Stewart, who for years has provided direct vet-to-pet services by walking city streets to identify individuals experiencing homelessness with pets. Once identified, free exams, vaccines, flea meds, supplies, and more are offered by our volunteer veterinary teams and information is gathered for follow- ups and additional care. Care and supplies are provided by Project Street Vet at no cost to pet parents. Street Vet Work is currently done mainly in San Diego and Los Angeles where the homeless population is high, although other areas of need such as San Francisco have also been serviced. Project Street Vet hopes to expand our team and programs to any area in the U.S. where needed. If you are a veterinarian or veterinary team member interested in providing Project Street Vet Offers Support to the Pets and Their Owners Experiencing or At-Risk of Homelessness Child Abuse Stops Here. To learn how you can do more, contact Bill Seals at 760.341.8507 ext.4320 or bill-seals@olivecrest.org. TRAFFICKING 60% of all child trafficking victims have histories in the child welfare system. INCARCERATION 60% of children from the child welfare system will be incarcerated. HOMELESSNESS 60% of children that "age out" of the child welfare system are homeless within the first year. Continued on page 56