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I-HELP News November 8th, 2009
HOST SITES and MEAL PROVIDERS
November 2009
8th:
Host: First United Methodist
Meal: Temple Emanuel
9th:
Host: Brighter Day
Meal: LDS
10th:
Host: Grace
Meal: Grace
11th:
Host: Salvation Army  
Meal: Missio Dei Communities
12th:
Host: City in the Desert
Meal: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
13th:
Meal: Community Christian
Host: Community Christian
14th:
Host: Church on Mill
Meal: Bethany and Friends
15th:
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Reminder: Host site and meal sponsor information is confidential and should not be published.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
Volunteer Meeting Scheduled
 
Please attend the next volunteer meeting on November 19, 2009 at Bethany Community Church, Room C2, 6240 S. Price Rd, Tempe from 7PM - 8:30 PM.  Food and refreshments will be provided.  Thank you to Bethany for hosting!
 
Please RSVP to ihelp@tempeaction.org by 11/16.
Directions:  park on south parking lot and walk north on breezeway to C-2;  past the chapel on the left.
Another I-HELP Graduate...
Anthony M., a former guest, has found a job this week and an apartment - he is doing great and wanted everyone to know!   
Congratulations to Sue Ringler!
Toy ShoppeCongratulations to Sue for receiving the Don Carlos Humanitarian Award this week for her dedication to serving those less fortunate, especially our homeless community.  Her work has resulted in the creation of many projects, including I-HELP.
We Called and You Answered!  
 
We have received 25+ blankets....thank you to Temple Emanuel, University Presbyterian, and all the individuals who donated.    Thank you!
Piper Grant
Thank you to Tracy and Kim at United Methodist Church for securing a $5,000 grant for holiday supplies.  The grant will provide sleeping bags, backpacks, hygiene items and other goodies for our guests.   
Donations Needed:
  1. New underwear and socks
  2. Hygiene products for both men and women
  3. Hats, gloves, scarves