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SELF's E-news Briefs
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As Butler County's community action agency, SELF exists to enhance the quality of life for county residents by impacting the causes of poverty and empowering individuals to achieve, sustain and advocate self-sufficiency.
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January 2010
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Volume 1, Issue 8
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 Adopt-a-Family: Unwrapped
Each year
certain sponsors stand out for their enthusiasm and
generosity. Thanks to
the enthusiasm of the teachers, Rita
Francis and
Cindy Ward, two 4th grade classes (52
students) at Elda Elementary in Ross Township adopted a family of seven. Each student chose
an item from the family's wish list to
purchase and wrap. The students were so excited about their involvement that they requested to help the SELF
staff load a truck with the presents for their family.
It is because of dedicated sponsors and donors like Elda Elementary's 4th grade that the 2009 holiday season remained cheerful for 67 families working toward greater
se lf-sufficiency through one of SELF's programs. The Adopt-a-Family program gained the support of 41 sponsors, making it possible to help 212 individuals. Twenty-one generous
donors contributed a combined $1,643.50
to the program which helped provide holiday meals and gifts for families
that were not linked with a community
sponsor.
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SELF is a proud member of Butler County's Holiday
Community Project, a collaborative organized by Shared Harvest and the Butler County United Way that registers
families for holiday assistance in an online database to ensure there are no
duplications in assistance. |
 It's a Date!
In preparation for this annual event on March 27, 2010 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Hamilon, SELF is
accepting nominations for the Janet Clemmons Community Service Award. This
award honors a resident or someone employed in Butler County who goes above
& beyond volunteer or work duties to assist low-income families. All
nominations are due no later than January 21. Nomination forms can be downloaded from
SELF's homepage.
SELF
is also accepting sponsorships and auction basket donations at this time. If
you or your business are interested, please contact Vanessa Jackson at (513) 820-5017.
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EITC Super Site 
As member of the Butler County Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition, SELF will once again host the county's only free Super Site, a one-stop-shop where low-income individuals can also check eligibility for and sign up for other county programs or state benefits.
Appointments are now being scheduled for the duration of the EITC Super Site (February 1- April 15, 2010). The Super Site hours are Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Thursdays 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Is your organization interested in hosting a table at the Super Site?
Butler County social service agencies and local businesses are invited to pass out information and help sign clients up for their services at the Super Site located in the Hamilton Crossings Shopping Plaza at 1790 S. Erie Hwy, Ste A-C.
In the past, banks helped EITC participants open savings accounts and Head Start assisted parents in signing up for its program.
Please call (insert staff name) at (513) 868-9300.
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2008 Annual Report
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GWC Brief
Great news!
SELF's 2010 Groupwork Camps Home Repair Initiative received a $2,000 donation from the Hamilton Rotary Club and an additional $1,000 in personal donations. The project has raised $5,050. According to the Group Workcamp Foundation, a minimum of $19,000 is needed for each camp. Hamilton would like to go above and beyond 60-80 homes, if possible. Thanks to these generous donors, we are well on our way to meeting our $26,000 goal!
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| Upcoming Events |
EITC Super Site Appointments 14th Annual Reach for the Stars Awards Dinner
When: February 1 - April 15, 2010 & Auction
Where: 1790 S. Erie Highway, Ste. A-C When: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Hamilton, Ohio 45011 Where: Courtyard by Marriott
1 Riverfront Plaza in Hamilton
*Ticket sale date to be determined.
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| Contact Information |
Phone: (513) 868-9300 Phone for Middletown only: (888) 432-7022 Fax: (513) 785-3692
Website: www.selfhelps.org
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