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Providing the first step toward a better future 
I-HELP News March 14th, 2010
HOST SITES and MEAL PROVIDERS
March 2010

14th:
Host: First United Methodist
Meal: Barb Mulvany Group

15th:
Host: Brighter Day
Meal: LDS

16th:
Host & Meal: Grace

17th:
Host: Salvation Army
Meal: Missio Dei Communities

18th:
Host: City in the Desert
Meal: PMT
PMT 4-7pm

19th:
Host & Meal: University Presbyterian

20th:
Host & Meal: Desert Palm

21st:
Host: First United Methodist Church
Meal: Newman Center

22nd:
Host: First Congregational Church
Meal: Marissa Leinart (Home School Group)

23rd:
Host & Meal: Grace

24th:
Host: Salvation Army
Meal: Missio Dei Communities

25th:
Host: City in the Desert
Meal: The Springs

26th:
Host: Community Christian
Meal: St. Augustine's or Guardian Angels

27th:
Host: Church on Mill
Meal: Trinity Center of New Thought

Reminder: Host site and meal sponsor information is confidential and should not be published.

View full calendar at
User ID: ihelp
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
I-HELP Picnic - NEW DATE!
Please save Sunday, April 25, 2010 on your calendar for the I-HELP Annual Fundraiser.  The picnic will be held at Jenny Norton/Bob Ramsey's home starting at 2PM.  Information will be mailed next week!
You asked for it - the new IHELP Discussion Group
At the last volunteer alliance meeting, the group asked for a discussion group to be created to post recipies, ideas and the ability to share our stories!  Join today at http://groups.google.com/group/ihelp-tempe.
 
 Thanks for the suggestion!  Post Away!!
Thank you to Matt Walker from Bethany for creating the new IHELP video!
Watch the video.  Please share with others.
Shower Power! 
Tempe Leadership Class XXV Class Project Benefits Homeless
 
Tempe Leadership Class XXV, a nonprofit, tax-exempt, community-spirited program of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, is seeking monetary donations to purchase a mobile shower unit for homeless individuals who participate in Interfaith Homeless Emergency Program (I-HELP).  The project, known as "Shower Power," will allow the working homeless in Tempe the most basic human dignity and aiding their competiveness in the workforce.  Hygeine items and towel drives are also needed!
 
I-HELP is looking for volunteers to help transport the shower trailer to the host site and back to the secure storage yard each evening.  Volunteers will need to own a vehicle that can tow up to 5000 lbs.  For more information about volunteering to transport the shower trailer, contact Stephen Sparks at 480-350-5893.
 
For information about the entire project visit www.showerpower.org or contact Stephen Sparks, Class XXV member.
Volunteer Alliance Meeting
I-HELP would like to invite all of our congregations and volunteers to join us for our 3rd quarter "Volunteer Alliance Meeting". Save the Date for:
 
May 19, 2010
 Location: TBD 
Meal Dates
Good News: we are experiencing requests from new volunteer groups to serve meals!   This is a great way for new volunteers to get to know the program and we may ask some congregations who have consistent dates to allow someone else to provide the meal if possible - if this happens we will contact you directly.  Please contact us at ihelp@tempeaction.org with any questions.  Thanks!
 
 
The completed 2010 calendar is now available with open meal dates in red at:

Id: ihelp
Password: wecare

I-HELP next open meal dates are Wednesday April 21st and Thursday April 29th