I-HELP LogoI-HELP (Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program)
Providing the first step toward a better future 
I-HELP News October 11th , 2009
HOST SITES and MEAL PROVIDERS
October 2009
11th:
Host: First United  Methodist
Meal: Temple Emanuel
12th:
Host: Brighter Day
Meal: LDS
13th:
Host: Grace
Meal: Grace
14th:
Host: Bethany
Meal: Bethany
15th:
Host: City in the Desert
Meal: PMT
PMT: 4-7pm
16th:
Meal: University Presbyterian
Host: University Presbyterian
17th:
Host: Desert Palm
Meal: Desert Palm
18th:
Host: First United Methodist
Meal: Newman Center
 
Reminder: Host site and meal sponsor information is confidential and should not be published.

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I-HELP CONTACT INFORMATION
Sam Sumner, I-HELP Coordinator (including calendar)
480-350-5876
 
Jessica Baca, I-HELP Specialist (including  news)
480-350-5876
 
Beth Fiorenza, ED
Tempe Community Action Agency
480-350-5883
 
 
Urgent Need! 
 

I-HELP is in need of 25 blankets.

Please contact Sam for further details.
 
Open Meal Dates:
 
Currently we need Host and Meal Site for December 30th, 2009 and meal coverage for December 30th & 31st. 
 
Please email us for more details at ihelp@tempeaction.org.  
Crush Event!
 
 Save the Date: October 16, 2009!

View Invitation and Menu
www.tempeaction.org/images/stories/tcaa/2009_Invitation_web.pdf

The "First Crush" Charity Gala & Auction will be held on Friday, October 16, 2009 from 5:30 PM-9:00 PM at Hayden Ferry Lakeside, 80 E. Rio Salado Parkway. Tickets are $75 per person. Dress is casual.

First Crush has become a tradition in Tempe with over 300 people attending each year. Renowned jazz artist Alice Tatum and her band entertains the crowd while they sample a variety of wines accompanied by delicious tastings compliments of Santa Barbara Catering Company.  Take a peak at this year's amazing Spanish themed menu . Tables are filled with exciting gift baskets and packages for people to bid on. Last year over $55,000 was raised, of which 100% went to support all the programs and services TCAA provides to our community.

Purchase your seat! "First Crush tickets" Cost is $75 per person.

Tickets can be purchased at:
 
Contact Beth for more information at 480-350-5883. 
Thank You!
IHELP Storage Shed
I-HELP would like to give a special thanks to Bethany Church for making a storage shed at their church to hold various items needed to support I-HELP clients!
 

 
Here at I-HELP we appreciate all that you do!!
Donations Needed:
  1. New underwear and socks
  2. Sun screen
  3. Hygiene products for both men and women
  4. Hats, gloves, scarves
  5. Sleeping bags
  6. Backpacks
  7. Blankets