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Providing the first step toward a better future 
I-HELP News October 25th , 2009
HOST SITES and MEAL PROVIDERS
October-November 2009
25th:
Host: Bethany
Meal: Bethany
PMT 4-7pm
26th:
Host: Brighter Day
Meal: LDS
27th:
Host: Grace
Meal: Grace
28th:
Host: Salvation Army  
Meal: Missio Dei Communities
29th:
Host: City in the Desert
Meal: Girl Scout Troop 1344 (Jen Witter)
30th:
Meal: Community Christian
Host: Guardian Angel's
31st:
Host: Salvation Army
Meal: Praxis
1st:
Host: First United Methodist 
Meal: Temple Emanuel
 
Reminder: Host site and meal sponsor information is confidential and should not be published.

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Password: wecare
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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
 
 
FYI...
For those that are still a little confused over some I-HELP changes...

Note - I-HELPs calendar email, user ID and password is always listed at the bottom of the host sites and meal providers section of the newsletter.  I-HELPs email address, and all contact numbers for I-HELP staff is always located under I-HELP contact information section of the newsletter.

Urgent Need! 
 

I-HELP is in need of 25 blankets.

Please contact Sam for further details.
 
1st Quarter Stats for I-HELP
  • 90 bed-nights were provided to between 30 and 40 single individuals per night.
  • 22 homeless individuals were provided with Life Skills Assistance working on obtaining basic documents, Food Stamps, AHCCCs, etc...
  • 3 individuals obtained employment.
  • 10 individuals obtained housing.

WOW and Congratulations !!!
Thank You!
 
Thank you to Community Christian and Guardian Angel's for picking up open host site and meal for October 30th .
 
Thank you to Salvation Army and Praxis for host site and meal for October 31st.
 
Thank you to The Motil Family and Friends for picking up the meal for December 30th.
 
It is truly great to see how we all work together to make I-HELP happen!!! 
 
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