IHELP Bi-weekly Newsletter week of July 3, 2011

IHELP

(Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program)

Providing the first step toward a better future

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

HOST SITES & MEAL PROVIDER

JULY 2011

1st:

Host: University Presbyterian

Meal: Quakers

2nd:

Host: Desert Palm

Meal: Desert Palm

3rd:

Host: First United

Meal: Temple Emanuel

4th:

Host: Bethany

Meal: Bethany

5th:

Host: Grace

Meal: Grace

6th:

Host: Salvation Army

Meal: TCAA Board

7th:

Host: City in the Desert

Meal: Inner Vision

8th:

Host: Community Christian

Meal: Community Christian

9th:

Host: Church on Mill

Meal: Bethany & Friends

10th:

Host: First United Methodist

Meal: The Newman Center

11th:

Host: First UCC

Meal: Kristy Klason Group

12th:

Host: Grace

Meal: Grace

13th:

Host: Tempe Church of Christ

Meal: Tempe Church of Christ

14th:

Host: City in the Desert

Meal: Mt. Carmel

15th:

Host: University Presbyterian

Meal: University Presbyterian

16th:

Host: Desert Palm

Meal: Desert Palm

17th:

Host: First United Methodist

Meal: The Newman Center

18th:

Host: Bethany

Meal: Lindsay Worthen Group

19th:

Host: Grace

Meal: Grace

20th:

Host: Community Christian

Meal: OPEN

21st:

Host: City in the Desert

Meal: PMT

22nd:

Host: Community Christian

Meal: St. Augustine's

View full calendar at:

IHELP Calendar

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Password: wecare

www.tempeaction.org

For Questions email:

ihelp@tempeaction.org

Sam Sumner
IHELP Manager

(Including Newsletter)

480-350-5884

Stephen Sparks,

Director of Operations

480-350-5893

Beth Fiorenza,

Executive Director

Tempe Community Action Agency

480-350-5883

THANKS FOR THE HEAT RELIEF!

Many thanks go out to those individuals and communities that have already stepped up to help provide additional space for shelter and extra food for these unbearably hot summer days - you are saving lives! We at Tempe Community Action Agency appreciate your willingness make this extra committment. Clients/guests appreciate being out of the heat.

IHELP NEEDS

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

Toothpaste

Deodorant (full size please)

*WATER DRIVES: (with the weather heating up IHELP guests are in need of water to keep hydrated).

*Coordinate a Towel or Sheet Drive - so our clients can keep up their hygiene and keep their employment.

*Wash sheets for IHELP Clients - did you know when Communities/churches don't wash their own sheets IHELP Staff wash them? The IHELP Manager, the IHELP Coordinator, or the Communications Coordinator will wash the sheets. If you are interested in helping out, please contact IHELP.

EXERCISE AND FUND RAISE FOR IHELP

Join in the fun and run/walk with "TEAM TCAA" in the "Mayor's Run"/PF Chang's Rock 'N' Roll Arizona Marathon and Half Marathon. Many on "TEAM TCAA" walked the half marathon together last year. This is a great opportunity to raise money to support IHELP. Early Registration starts now. Official training starts in September 10th. The Mayor has selected Team TCAA as one of many non-profit charities to join in his quest to help people get in shape while raising money for local non-profit organizations. For more information contact Kathy Estrada.

RENT/UTILITY CHANGES & FOOD RESOURCE LISTING

Effective July 5, 2011 the Utility Assistance process will change. No appointments will be made by telephone. For more information. (Tempe and Foundation Hill Residents call 480-350-5880 for more information)

Need help finding food resources in Tempe? Here is a great Food Resources Listing you can use if you or someone you know needs assistance. Please call before going to verify hours and food supply. Residents must bring a photo ID and proof of being a Tempe resident (a piece of mail with address matching ID).

CASE MANAGEMENT CORNER ~ SUCCESS STORY

Jonathan came to IHELP after he was evicted from his apartment back in April. He suddenly found himself homeless in Tempe after losing his position at a local grocery store. Jonathan met with Patrick his case manager and had his resume prepared for his job search. He also attended TCAA's Maricopa Workforce Access Points open computer lab in order to apply for positions online. Patrick referred Jonathan to an open job position, and after Sam helped Jonathan acquire the proper attire for interviewing Jonathan landed the job! He was given a few small items to assist him; a pair of black dress shoes and interview clothes that had been donated to TCAA. Jonathan was also provided nightly meals, shelter and a few bus passes in order to work at his new place of employment. Jonathan saved up three pay checks, found his own apartment and transitioned back into the lifestyle that he was accustomed too. Thanks Jonathan for being an inspiration to us all. You've done a great job in showing others how the IHELP program really works! .

*Please note~ the name has been changed for privacy purposes

IHELP BUFFALO EXCHANGE RECIPIENT

Don't forget to shop Buffalo Exchange, forego receiving the shopping bag and drop your token in the TCAA IHELP bucket! Thanks Buffalo Exchange for designating IHELP as a recipient of these funds! We appreciate your committment to the community and the environment.

IHELP VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

Thanks to those who have already submitted their volunteer experiences with IHELP. We will be adding some of them in future newsletters. We'd love to hear your IHELP stories, please continue submitting them to Kathy Estrada when you have a great story to share. Please note: Our policy is to use a pseudonym names as we would never want to jeopardize our clients success. We are committed to their continued success even after they leave the IHELP program. Thank you for your participation!

Recipes & Google Groups...

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Let's build the files of IHELP clients favorite dishes. We are interested in hearing from you! Having trouble posting on google groups email Kathy to get started. Please feel free to make comments and suggestions, we welcome them!

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