Safe Harbor of Chester County

Shelter Snippets

May 2011

Volume 5, Issue 5

A monthly newsletter connecting staff, volunteers and board members
In This Issue
Art Show Proceeds
Shelter Needs
Nametags
What's Cookin'
Shout out goes to...
Upcoming Fundraisers
Art Show 

 

Safe Harbor received $8,500 from the proceeds of the Radley Run Art Show!

 

 

Shelter Needs

 

It's official - our male residents prefer boxers over briefs!

 

  Please read below all items we are in need of this month:

 

1.  Undershirts - XL and 2XL

 

2.  Boxers - Large, XL, 2XL

 

3.  Boxer Briefs - Large, XL, 2XL

 

4.  Ankle socks

 

 

 

Staff & Volunteer Nametags

 

Many volunteers have suggested that we bring back nametags so staff and volunteers can easily be recognized when working in the shelter. 

  

Nametags have been printed and are in the main and second floor security offices.

   

Please remember to wear one when volunteering and leave at the shelter for the next volunteer who comes to the shelter.

 

 

  

Very Important Information for all Volunteers

 

This notification is for all volunteers that may bring their children into the shelter to help volunteer:

 

  Safe Harbor houses and supports people that have drug, alcohol, criminal backgrounds and/or may be registered as an offender and is listed on the Megan's Law Registry.

   

 As a reminder, all volunteers are encouraged to use the staff bathroom (located past the lockers through the men's dorm).  Please ask the staff person on duty for a key.  All children are to be supervised at all times and must be escorted to the bathroom by a parent.

 

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping all our volunteers safe.

Quick Links
 
Find us on Facebook 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
What's cookin' logo
What's Cookin'
Dinner meals are always needed and open time slots are available by calling Kitchen Services Director, Tariya Edwards at 610-696-9016.
  
As the summer months approach, we always need volunteers who can fill in during lunchtime to serve the meal and clean up the kitchen/dining area.
  
Thank you for your consideration!

 

Shout out goes to...

Shelter Volunteers: Ryan Pham, David Rittenhouse, Jackie Nagorny, Gerry Young, Ginger Clinton, Sherry Volunteer RoundtableGold, Marilynne Rosen, and Bob Roche who participated in a Volunteer Roundtable discussion on March 25.  The discussion was led by graduate student Sarah Sobecki to learn about a nonprofit organization's volunteer program.  Sarah will be compiling a report on our strengths and weaknesses and will share the information with the leadership of Safe Harbor.  Sarah as well as the staff of Safe Harbor were so grateful for the time the volunteers took out of their busy schedules to participate.

 

Purple wildflowersSue Shanko who answered our plea for new board games and playing cards and donated a nice selection for our residents!

 

 

 

 

Days Hotel in West Chester who donated a box of ink pens and pads of paper for our office!

 

 

Karen Porter who shared her experiences of

living in Russia for three months with our

residents for "Trip Around the World" activity!

 

 

 

 

 

West Chester University students representing "Colleges Against Cancer" led a Relay for Life and donated nine cases of Herr's potato chips left over from the event.

  

 

 


Sam Sholes arranged a neighborhood collection of toilet paper, cleaning supplies, dish detergent, cleaning rags and magic erasers to keep our shelter shining!

 

Girl Scout Troop 4222 collected (actually raided their father's t-shirt drawer) and cut up old t-shirts for cleaning rags that Safe Harbor can use to keep our shelter shining as well!

Volunteers
 Needed

  

1.  Calling all event/party planners! We need YOU to help organize Safe Harbor's 15th Anniversary Gala planned for mid-November 2011. If you are interested in putting together an event to recognize our big milestone, please contact Gina Harrison, Development Director.  We have met just twice and still need several people on this committee, so please contact Gina as soon as possible! 

 

2.  Shelter volunteers needed for our 6:00 - 7:30 a.m. shift and to lead activities for our residents.  Please log on to Volunteer Spot to sign up for any available days or call Patty at 610-692-6550 to discuss the activities available.  Also, the shelter volunteer calendars are posted through August, so feel free to sign up for your desired day. 

 

3.  Seamstress needed to make two sets (one in black and one in white) of dish covers for plates, trays and silverware tray. Please E-mail Tariya for specifics.

 

 

Last Call!!

Upcoming Fundraisers

Friends of Safe Harbor Spring Celebration Event

A live and silent auction featuring a wide assortment of beautifully arranged gift baskets, events and services compliments music, food, beverages and fellowship among supporters of Safe Harbor!

 

When: May 14, 2011

Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Where: QVC Atrium, 1200 Wilson Drive, West Chester

Cost: $75 per person 

 
For more information on the event, or if you would like to be a sponsor or donate a basket, call or e-mail Gina Harrison at 610-692-6550.

 

Please invite your friends and family to this fun event.  Enjoy light refreshments and complimentary beverages and bid on fabulous gift baskets.  

 

You may register for the event and pay for your ticket via PayPal on our website.

 

3rd Annual Nita's Run

Dust off those running shoes and join Nita's 5K Run/Walk                  held in West Chester!

 

When: May 21, 2011

Time: 7:30 a.m. registration

8:30 a.m. race begins

Where: Meet at Calvary Lutheran Church 730 S. New St. in West Chester

Cost: $15 pre-registration fee before May 14th; $20 after May 15th

 

Sponsored by Calvary Lutheran Church and Pastor Bill.  

 

Prizes awarded for top three age groups.

Call Donna at 610-692-0928 for further information. 

This is a great opportunity to participate in a fundraiser for Safe Harbor, spend time with your friends or family and do something healthy!  We hope you will gather a group and join us!

 

If you are associated with a local business and would like to provide a small item to be included in the give-away bags, please contact Donna as well.  You will be reaching 300 people!

 
The official registration and financial information of Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.  Registration does not imply endorsement.  We are a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization.
  
  
A United Way Agency