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Open Meal Dates
The First & Third Wednesdays of the month are still availabe as open Meal dates. If you are interested in providing a meal for any of the following dates, please let Sam know. Here are the available dates:
September 7 & 21st
October 5th & 19
November 2nd
December 7th
Thanks in advance for being willing to provide a meal for any of these dates!
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Two More Success Stories
Kenneth and Amanda came to TCAA in June after receiving emergency rental assistance in order to avoid being evicted from their residence. They were still struggling and came back to TCAA to seek shelter. They received lodging in IHELP even though they were discouraged about job prospects in this economy they met with TCAA's Case Manager, Patrick Winters. Patrick development a case management plan for both of them. Patrick encouraged Kenneth to venture into other areas of employment due to being laid off at his previous job. Patrick prepared his resume, provided job leads, computer training and job coaching. Kenneth landed a position with a cleaning company at Sky Harbor Airport. Kenneth has pursued further help with budgeting and learning to save money. Kenneth and Amanda stayed in the IHELP program for about a month and a half. He was able to save enough to move into an apartment, put down an electrical deposit as well as a pet deposit thus allowing their homeless cat to live with them. Furnishing hope provided Kenneth and Amanda a couch, TV, bed, kitchen items and a kitchen table.
Amanda continues coming to the computer lab searching for job leads, and has had two interviews. She has received clothing from Dress for Success (a non-profit organization for women that assists with clothing for interviews).
*Names have been changed for privacy |
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Additional IHELP NEEDS
Thanks everyone for so graciously providing for the needs of our IHELP participants. We have some ongoing needs below along with some **new ones:
**Reading glasses
**Blankets
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.
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"The Mayor's Run ~ Inspiration on the Run"
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Charles & Judy Ramos ~
"2011 Mayor's Run" |
Charles Hursh has been running marathons for the last several years. This was his first year running in "The Mayor's Run" with TEAM TCAA. Fortunately Erin Sparks asked Charles to join TEAM TCAA, and he has been a strong advocate for the Mayor's run ever since.
TEAM TCAA's Mayor's Run personal spokesman and all around encourager. Charles has great advice for less experienced marathoners and he's always inviting others to join the team. Charles completed the marathon in 3:42 time and raised over $2,300 for the Tempe Community Action Agency's Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (IHELP)! When asked if the Mayor's run was instrumental in helping him get healthy he stated, "I had already embarked on a goal of becoming healthier, but what it did do is give a purpose for my running. It was great to be able to give back using something I enjoy, namely running." Way to go Charles!! For "The Mayor's Run"/PF Chang's Arizona Rock 'N' Roll marathon registration information contact Kathy! |
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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 commitment to the community and the environment. |
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Recipes & Google Groups...
Great recipes or ideas for IHELP can be posted on...
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! |
