IHELP Bi-Weekly Newsletter week of February 27, 2011

On April 8th, 2011, TCAA will be celebrating the 5 year anniversary of the Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (IHELP). Grace Community Church will be hosting a Concert Event featuring the Rebecca De La Torre Band from 6:00-9:00pm. We are excited to bring together the 30+ faith congregations, community organizations, and volunteers who have made this innovative program a success in Tempe. The next planning meeting is March 15 at Grace Community Church. For more information, please contact Stephen Sparks at 480-350-5893.

OPEN MEAL DATE

Due to Spring Break the following Meal Date has now become open:

March 14, 2011

If you are interested in serving a meal on this date, please contact Sam. Thank you for your consideration!

Sergio Torres ~ IHELP Coordinator

Sergio Torres has been working as the IHELP Coordinator for a few months now. He was previously a volunteer at TCAA's food pantry. Sergio was previously a manager at Leslie Pool Supplies. He used that experience to later own his own pool company. He is also very involved in community service. Sergio has been a big brother for the last eight months and has also been a volunteer mentor for kids at risk for about four months now. Sergio finds being involved in the community very fulfilling and is enjoying his position as IHELP Coordinator. TCAA is very excited to have Sergio on staff.

IHELP OPPORTUNITIES

There are many opportunities available to serve IHELP. We are still in need of the following help:

Volunteer Opportunity:

*Coordinate a Water Drive (with the weather heating up IHELP guests are in need of water to keep hydrated).

*Laundry Sheets for IHELP Clients

For more information, please contact Sam Sumner.