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Dear Friends: 

 

New Year's resolutions often resemble commitments like: "I'm going to lose 10 pounds and walk 2 miles every day," or "I'm going to quit smoking." This year, consider a new type of resolution: "I'm going to do more to help people in our community who are in need."

 

Taking action and giving back to others is inspirational and energizing - for the recipient as well as the giver. At SEARCH,

Congregation Brith Shalom and United Orthodox Synagogue
Congregation Brith Shalom and United Orthodox Synagogue members volunteer on December 26th   
our client volunteers benefit greatly from helping stock our food pantry, sorting clothing, and cooking in our kitchen. While they are helping the organization and other clients, our client volunteers are contributing to the SEARCH community in a constructive, meaningful way. Thanks to SEARCH, our clients who contribute to our community are enhancing their own lives as well.

 

 

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He Can't Help But Give Back
Gordon McBee
Nominated by: Amy Lindgren, Housing Plus Case Manager
SEARCH client, Gordon McBee, has been clean for a little over 8 years. In that time he has worked hard to overcome a life of drug addiction and all of the accompanying complications. Now Gordon participates in Recovery Group and is considering becoming a peer counselor. But Gordon doesn't stop at self-improvement; he is committed to improving the community, and he keeps animals top of mind. Read more 

If you are interested in finding out how you can volunteer your time, please click here.
SEARCH Homeless Services Tribute Cards
New for the holidays and year round!  
Holiday Tribute Cards

This holiday season, honor those you care about by making a Tribute Gift to SEARCH Homeless Services.

For each contribution ($10/each card minimum), we will send a holiday greeting card on your behalf to a friend, favorite teacher, colleague or family member.

 

Tribute Cards SampleCards are sent year round!

Contact us for any occasion!

Order yours now!

Click here to complete the electronic order form.

Or, you may place your order by phone, 713.276.3065; or email your list to:cnelson@searchhomeless.org

 

Kind Mike, My Life on the Street
Kind Mike - My Life on the Street book cover

Michael O'Connor, former SEARCH client, recently released "Kind Mike, My Life on the Street"
Here's an excerpt from Mike's book.

"As soon as I got back and got sat down on my bucket with a fresh beer Linda wanted to know who that lady was. I told her the whole conversation just like I have told it to you. Her reply was, "Kind Mike, you will never escape the street,  you are the street now."
 

$1.00 from each "Kind Mike" book purchased at retail from Amazon.com will go to SEARCH Homeless Services. Purchase book here.
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Fill out an application to volunteer at SEARCH: Click here 

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contact:
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Tip of the Week
New Year's Greetings! Share the cheer! Don't be nervous about sharing your joy and optimism this season. The next time you see an individual standing on a street corner, smile and wish them a Happy New Year.

To print the SEARCH info card click here.
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Please join us for a tour of SEARCH. You'll learn, firsthand, who we're helping and how our services are providing an answer to homelessness, a costly community issue.

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Upcoming Features & Events
Chevron Marathon - Run for a Reason
January 15, 2012

Annual SEARCH Luncheon!

 

March 1, 2012 at the Hilton Americas

For more information click here.

 
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