A Volunteer Appreciation gift was passed out at the last meeting as well as a draft of the IHELP Guide. Missed the last meeting? If you would like a copy of the IHELP Guide and your thank you gift, please contact Kathy. The IHELP Community is seeking to plan the next event in honor our founding partners. Please read the Minutesand join us at the next meeting on October 25th at 6:00PM at the Religious Society of Friends.
Working Poor Tax Credit
Did you know that TCAA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency? What does this mean? Donating to the Working Poor Tax Credit (like the school tax credit) you will receive dollar for dollar back on your state income tax. You can also give to TCAA and still give to the school and other 501(c)3 agencies as well. AND, better yet you can designate the funds to go to IHELP. Individuals can donate $200 and couples can donate up to $400. For more information contact Stephen at 480-350-5893. This donation is a win/win situation for everyone because you get a state tax credit while you help Tempe Community Action Agency continue to administer the IHELP program.
"The Mayor's Run ~ Training Now!
Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman at "2011 Mayor's Run"/"PF Chang's Rock 'N' Roll Arizona Marathon and Half Marathon
Offical training has started for the Mayor's run, but there is still time to join and train with TEAM TCAA! If you are interested in being a part of this exciting team, please contactKathy!
Open Meal Dates
If you are interested in providing a meal for any of the following dates, please let Sam know. Here are the open dates.
October 31
November 2nd
Thanks in advance for being willing to provide a meal for any of these dates!
What to know what other IHELP Communities are serving IHELP Participants? Please email Kathy or Sam what your community serves and we will post it on the IHELP Calendar. This is a great way to avoid duplicating meals. The IHELP Calendar link is in the box below the IHELP Host & Meal Provider listing.
IHELP Emergency Relief Thank You
Many thanks go out to those who have provided emergency meals for our Heat Relief days. We are still in need of extra IHELP meals for emergency purposes. If you are able to make a meal for about 10-12 people in order for us to freeze and use as needed, please contact Sam or Kathy. Your help in this matter is most appreciated!
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.
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.
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! You can also send your favorite recipe to Kathy she will start compiling a list of recipes. Thanks for your participation!
