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Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 

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August, 2013

FROM THE DIRECTOR
I want to take a moment to express my thanks for the many ways that Family Promise parents and children have been supported and blessed. Many people and congregations across Linn County have been generous with contributions of time, energy and love for our families, as well as the always-needed financial gifts. Learn more.

 FPLC STARTS OFFERING NUTRITION CLASSES
Apple Starting the second week of July, Family Promise of Linn County teamed up with Iowa State Extension and Outreach to provide nutrition classes to its families. During the 8-week program, which takes place at the host churches, parents learn how to "provide nutritious food for their families, leading to healthy children and strong families." One Family Promise mother said, "I look forward to class so I can eat healthier, make better food budget choices, and make kid-friendlier meals. It's refreshing to learn new things." At the end of the course, participants receive measuring spoons, measuring cups, a vegetable scrubber, and a cookbook. To learn more about the program, go to this website.

FPLC VOLUNTEERS CAN GET MOTEL 6 DISCOUNT
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As the result of a recent partnership between Family Promise and Blackstone, the parent company for Motel 6, Family Promise Affiliates will receive a 10% discount on Motel 6 reservations as well as direct billing for added convenience. This is a helpful option if a family can't be in the program for health reasons or if more temporary housing is needed. As an added bonus, any Family Promise staff, volunteers, or other constituents can receive 10% off of any stay at Motel 6 for their own use. All they need is the Family Promise code: CP567007. And there is a special landing page just for Family Promise--click here.  
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GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH QUILTERS
About eight years ago, Gloria Dei's church secretary started making quilts for newly baptized children. This was an appreciated gift. Out of this effort grew a quilting group that meets on a regular basis. As the interest in quilting grew, so did the number of quilters.

When the quilters heard about Gloria Dei being a Family Promise host church, they decided it would be nice to give each guest a personal quilt. After the set-up crew makes the beds and puts the sleeping rooms in order, the quilters place a quilt on each bed for the guests to keep. The guests have been so appreciative, and the quilts will last as a reminder of the time they spent at Family Promise.

Some of the other ways the quilters share their talents include: banners for Church, Lutheran World Relief, our Companion Congregation in Tanzania, EWALU Church Camp fundraiser, craft/bake sale for youth activities, and for a fundraiser for a church member and family. For more information about the Gloria Dei Quilters, contact their church office at 319-396-2641.
 
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Gloria Dei Quilts: Made with Love

Building Community. Strengthening Lives
Family Promise of Linn County, Inc. (FPLC) is a nonprofit organization that helps families achieve lasting independence.  FPLC is part of a national network and is one of over 173 Networks across the United States.There are over 5000 congregations and 130,000 volunteers making up these Networks.
 
Based on the support of volunteers and Host Congregations, Family Promise� programs are funded by donations, grants, and fundraising opportunities.

 

For more information go to  http://familypromiseoflinncounty.org