January 1, 2012MORROW FAMILY FUND: Many of you may already be aware of the recent tragedy suffered by local residents in our community (Sisters: Andrea & Amber Morrow & their friend Britney Mowry). Our hearts go out to both the Mowry Family and the Morrow Family as they grieve the loss of their daughters. Andrea Morrow & Britney Mowry both lost their lives as the Christmas season was coming to peak. Twin sister of Andrea, Amber Morrow remains in Huntsville Hospitals critical care unit. One of very own staff members, Angi Vroom (Grant Writer and Prayer Warrior) was on the scene of the accident. Read more about her experience and how God impacted her life that fateful day. Please prayerfully consider making a donation towards the Morrow Family Fund. When you support this fundraising effort with a donation of $20 or more, you will receive a 2012 Limited Edition Calendar featuring photographs by local artist Shen Wu Chang. This calendar captures several Huntsville area landscapes and is sure to become a treasure in your home. Keep it for yourself or share with friends. You will want to act fast as there is a limited number of available and orders will be taken now through January 15th. To order your calendar and make a donation on behalf of the Morrow Family Fund, please email Amanda Medley at:
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. More details are also available at our website.
CC Resources:
Launch, a nonprofit organization nestled inside the CARE Center (5439 Main Drive) & is working toward teaching our young people to face the challenges of life and succeed! Contact Maryann Schnur for more details:
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Launch is funded under the Workforce Investment Act through the Alabama Department of Economic & Community Affairs.
GED class: Meets Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM in the Discovery Center. Just show up at class to sign up, it’s FREE! Call Rachel Olsen @ 256-655-1946 with questions.
AA meets every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday at 7pm in the Discovery Center (5439 Main Drive)
Volunteer Spotlight:
Amy Cleary, a long time volunteer and Advisory Board Member, has blessed so many of our neighbors with her dedication to support families in need throughout the year with the Job Board, Science Lab, Food Drives, Esther’s Closet, and especially at Christmastime with the CARE Center Christmas Store. Her inspiration and commitment to the CARE Center Christmas Store reminds us of the love that Christ shares with us and the reason why He came in the form of a child. Thank you Amy for sharing your love and passion to serve our neighbors so well; we appreciate you so much!
Volunteer opportunities:
Volunteers are the heart beat of the CARE Center…
Bags of Blessings is expanding to OCR Elementary School! This means that more volunteers are needed! Please consider this amazing opportunity to serve and send an email to Heidi Barron:
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, to find out how you can plug in during the 2012 school year at New Hope and/or Owens Cross Roads Elementary schools.
“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others
and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45
CARE Center Christmas Store
…Offering dignity to those we serve at Christmastime, while sharing the love of Christ!
During the 2011 Christmas season, the CARE Center Christmas Store was open for a total of 10 hours (5 days of service) and served 113 families in New Hope United Methodist Church. There were over 100 volunteers who set up, managed every detail, and tore down this temporary ministry, but not without long last effects for our neighbors. It has been reported that our neighbors expressed deep gratitude and appreciation for this ministry. In an effort to share their sincere “thanks” we have listed all of the supporting businesses and agencies below. Without your vision, we could not make such a lasting difference in our community.
Special Thanks to…
Many thanks to our Community Partners throughout the 2011 year and especially those who supported the December Food Drive and Toy Drive, which benefited the food pantry, Bags of Blessings, and the CARE Center Christmas Store:
• Five Guys Burgers and Fries
• Nothing But Noodles
• Torch Technologies
• Margarita Ball
• Cadence Banks
• Publix
• Walmart
• Piggly Wiggly
• BancorpSouth
• Servis1st Bank
• Carson’s Grille
• New Hope Elementary School
• New Hope High School
• Hampton Cove Elementary School
• Hampton Cove Middle School
• Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary School
• Heart of the Valley YMCA
• Dollar General
• CB&S Bank
• The Little Gym
• The Huntsville Hornets
• The New Hope High School Anchor Club
• Schoolcraft, Inc.
• Karen Bolton family and friends birthday donations to the CCCS
• CARE Center Member Church’s
• Kids Cove Children’s Ministry, Cove Crossroads, and Liquid Student Ministries
• HCMS Fellowship of Christian Athletes
• An anonymous donor who provided 30 handmade blankets
• Mayfair Church for supporting Bags of Blessings with the Christmas pack
• CARE Center Christmas Store Volunteers
• Numerous volunteers who supported the satellite food drive and toy drive pick up
Thanks to Rivertree Church for supporting the staff at two locations through devotionals and encouragement. Your food for thought & tummy was received well and greatly appreciated! Thank you for feeding us spiritually and physically.
~Thank you to the CARE Centers Community Partners for caring about
our neighbors and helping to set the pace!~
Volunteers are the heart beat of the CARE Center,
Community Partners set the pace…Become a Community Partner today!
We appreciate our
Community Partners as they set the pace to make a difference! To see a full list, please click here… December 1, 2011“For God so loved the world….” John 3:16 shares that God loves the World, that’s you and me. His love is unfailing and as individual and unique as you are. He will meet you right where you are no matter what you may be going through. Nothing can separate us from God once we have accepted His salvation. His forgiveness is abundant and sufficient. It doesn’t matter whether we are rich or poor, tall or short, blonde or brunette, black or white. In fact, His love for us is unconditional and unlimited to those who believe. “No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us” 1 John 4:12. At Christmas time it is especially important to remember His unconditional love as we reflect on the true meaning of the Holy season and the sacrifices He made for us. He came to earth as man so He could not only experience life with us, but also to die for our sins. It is only through the grace of God that The CARE Center is able to continue to offer Hope and Opportunity to our neighbors. We are only able to press on with the mission to reduce poverty through support of people like you, our friends and Partners In Hope. May God’s love shine down on you as we celebrate the birth of Christ this Christmas season.
As the hands and feet of Christ and with your help, we will continue to serve our neighbors with dignity, grace, and respect. Will you join us as a Partner in Hope? Your donation of $25, $50, $100, or more can make a difference. Secure online donations are available at our website and are tax deductible. Thank you for your prayerful consideration to allow the CARE Center to shine like a beacon of hope at Christmas time and all year long.
“Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step”. Martin Luther King. Matt: 25:40 “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’
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Save the Date
Holiday Shop NOW OPEN ~ Visit often!
Accepting donations for Christmas and Easter. Please drop off at either the Holiday Shop location or Thrift Store ~ Tax receipts will be provided upon request.
Huntsville Christmas Parade:
Catch a glimpse of our CARE Center float in the parade
this Saturday, December 3rd.
December 9th at 4pm ~ Santa will be making a one hour visit to The CARE Center Thrift Store to read the story of the first Christmas. Parents should bring their cameras for photos.
Thrift Store Hours extended during the Christmas season:
Sunday / Monday – CLOSED
Tuesday – 10am – 4pm
Wednesday 10am – 4pm
Thursday 10am – 6pm
Friday 10am – 6pm
Saturday 9am – 1pm
Volunteer Spotlight:
Heidi Barron & Michelle Skelton, Ministry Leaders for Bags of Blessings, who have devoted countless hours to ensuring that children are able to eat over the weekend and during school holiday breaks. Their passion is steadfast and does not falter as they press on with a mission that will make a difference for years to come. Thank you both for fueling their hunger to learn! God bless you both and your teams of volunteers for taking a leap of faith to support so many children each week. You are an inspiration to us all.
Volunteer opportunities:
Volunteers are the heart beat of the CARE Center…
Bags of Blessings is growing and more volunteers are needed! Please send email to Heidi Barron:
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, to find out how you can plug in to serve at New Hope or Owens Cross Roads Elementary schools.
“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others
and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45
Donations that make a difference
CARE Center Christmas Store – The CARE Center Christmas Store will be in full swing starting Sat., Dec. 3rd through Sat., Dec. 17th. We appreciate the many donations that have already been received! The store has supported an average of 120 families each year for the past two years and, due to the economy, we expect many new families to be added this year. If you haven’t already, please consider donating a new unwrapped toy to this ministry. For a complete list of toy and gift suggestions visit our web site. Donations may be dropped off at the CARE Food Pantry, New Hope schools, Hampton Cove Middle School, Cadence Bank, CB&S Bank, BankcorpSouth, Nothing But Noodles Whitesburg, Five Guys Carl T Jones, The Little Gym, or Cove Church.
Bags of Blessings is in need of donations of: Packages of peanut butter crackers or cheese crackers individual snacks: granola bars, Cheez-Its, graham cracker snacks, fruit snacks, Rice Krispie treats, raisins, Sun Chips, pretzels. Satellite donations sites include: The CARE Center, New Hope Schools, Hampton Cove Schools, Cadence Bank, CB&S Bank, BancorpSouth, Nothing But Noodles – Whitesburg Drive, Five Guys – Carl T Jones, The Little Gym, or Cove Church.
Special Thanks to…
All year long the CARE Center has been blessed with so many supporters, volunteers, and financial contributors. We are so grateful to your continued support and passion to serve others. May God bless you and your family at Christmas time and all throughout the coming year.
~Thank you to the CARE Centers Community Partners for caring about
our neighbors and helping to set the pace!~
CC Resources:
Launch, a nonprofit organization nestled inside the CARE Center (5439 Main Drive) & is working toward teaching our young people to face the challenges of life and succeed! Contact Maryann Schnur for more details:
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Launch is funded under the Workforce Investment Act through the Alabama Department of Economic & Community Affairs. FREE GED class: Meets Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM in the Discovery Center. Just show up at class to sign up, it’s FREE! Call Rachel Olsen @ 256-655-1946 with questions.
Volunteers are the heart beat of the CARE Center,
Community Partners set the pace…Become a Community Partner today!
We appreciate our
Community Partners as they set the pace to make a difference!
November 10, 2011Thoughts of Thanksgiving begin to stir up memories of holiday celebrations and traditions with the turning color of leaves on the trees. In my family, it is the kitchen that tends to be a central location for our rituals and traditions. It is a place to gather and lovingly create delicious delicacies that will melt in your mouth. The smells that drift into other rooms are a friendly reminder of the care that goes into each morsel. Around our table we share what we are thankful for followed by a blessing and of course we are challenged to keep from over-indulging. Sound familiar?
Others are not as fortunate to find themselves around a family table let alone a hot meal. Imagine the instability of having to move from place to place on a regular basis due to under-employment circumstances. This crisis turns into a need to survive each moment and may sound like a Third World Country issue, however this occurs in our back yard every day. Food security for our neighbors is on the rise as we watch trends increase with new families presenting to the food pantry each week.
Will you join us in the fight against hunger as we continue to press on with the CARE Center’s mission: to reduce poverty through education initiatives, employment resources, recovery programs, and emergency services. Remember, when you feed a child, you are fueling their hunger to learn.
2 Corinthians 3:6
“He has enabled us to be ministers of his new covenant. This is a covenant not of written laws, but of the Spirit. The old written covenant ends in death; but under the new covenant, the Spirit gives life.”
Are you a Federal Employee? The Combined Federal Campaign begins this month! Find out how to make your contributions go further by visiting our website OR go directly to the CFC site, by clicking here.
Save the Date
Holiday Shop NOW OPEN ~ Visit often!
Accepting donations for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Please drop off at either the Holiday Shop location or Thrift Store ~ Tax receipts will be provided upon request.
December 9th at 4pm ~ Santa will be making a one hour
visit to The CARE Center Thrift Store to read the story of the first Christmas. Parents should bring their cameras for photos. Volunteer Spotlight: Gabby Willhelm, a 16 year old volunteer, has been a long time inspiration to the CARE Center as she shines like a beacon of hope to our neighbors through her “Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat” food drive. With over 1000 canned goods you have truly made your mark on many hearts. Thank you for your passion to serve others and for being a leader to our community! We appreciate you so very much!
Volunteer opportunities:
Volunteers are the heart beat of the CARE Center… Bags of Blessings is growing and more volunteers are needed! Please send email to Heidi Barron:
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, to find out how you can plug in to serve at New Hope or Owens Cross Roads Elementary schools. Outdoor Classroom at NHES needs help preparing the greenhouse for winter. To sign up for a work day (Nov 18, 20 or 21), please contact Andrea Bridges:
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or by phone (256)723-5437 CARE Center receptionists is needed on Wednesday from 9am – 1pm to help with small projects, answer phones, and other important office tasks. Please contact Sharon Hill at:
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“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others
and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 Did You Know?
That there are 4 distinct types of homelessness? The CARE Center primarily encounters these two:
The hidden homeless are people who are:
• staying with relatives or friends because there is no alternative accommodation for them,
People at risk of homelessness have housing but are likely to become homeless through:
• economic difficulties, or
• the threat of violence Donations
Bags of Blessings is in need of new reusable shopping bags (like from Publix) to pack food for fall break and Christmas break bags. Food donations are always welcome! Please contact Heidi Barron at
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to make arrangements.
CARE Center Christmas Store – is accepting new, unwrapped toy donations and non-perishable food (for Bags of Blessings) at Superior Bank in New Hope and in Hampton Cove. In addition, toys and food can be dropped off at Cove United Methodist Church of the CARE Center food pantry during hours of operation now through December 15th.
Perfect Attendance Incentives - This year's first 9-weeks ends on October 14th. Suggested donations are:
• Tickets to the movies w/ concession stand $$, corn maze (or some other kind of holiday festival)
• Ipod Nano w/ Itunes gift cards
The CARE Center Thrift Store Recycling Program appreciates your undesirable items (ripped, stained, & mismatched clothing and leather). Please mark you bags “recycle” when possible.
Maternity clothes & Holiday Decorations are needed for the CARE Center Thrift Store. Special Thanks to… …4th annual iRace because iCARE 5k race volunteers and 9th annual iGolf because iCARE Tournament volunteers. Both events were a HUGE success! On behalf of the entire staff, volunteers and our neighbors…THANK YOU! …Cove Church for hosting another food drive for the food pantry and B.o.B.! We appreciate your enthusiasm and encouragement to our neighbors through intentional giving. …ALL Member Church’s for continuing to support our Food Pantry with intentional and prayerful giving. You are the hands and feet of Christ and we appreciate you so much. …Rivertree Church for continue to adopt the Thrift Store and now the Holiday Shop through prayer and generosity for the month of August, September, and October. You have blessed our hearts beyond measure and we appreciate you all so much.
… CARE Center Tutors at Owens Cross Roads School. The children at the OCR School are thriving due to the support from Carol Beverly, Janna Corpening, Carrie Gray, Alice Lambert, Lisa Lindley, Jennifer Martens, Sam Meier, Patty Proctor-Smith, Sherri Spiller, Alicia Treece, Kay Webb and Kari West. When you see these Spirit filled volunteers give them a BIG hug and thank you!
…New Hope Elementary School (NHES) Tutors. We are so thankful for the many volunteers we have in our school each week! We are passing standards and obtaining goals much sooner than expected thanks to our many tutors and volunteers who offer our teachers and students extra support! Please remember our faculty, staff and students in your prayers, as we continue to shoot for the moon!
…School Supply donors for NHES! We are also thankful for the many donations of school supplies! What a blessing it has been to our children! ~Thank you to the CARE Centers Community Partners for caring about
our neighbors and helping to set the pace!~ NHCLC News
New Hope Community Learning Center (NHCLC) is thankful for the opportunity to host such an awesome after school program in the New Hope community! Each and every child in our program is a gift from God and offers something new and exciting to our program! Please remember our club leaders, staff and club members in your prayers as we continue to engage our students, think outside the box, and hopefully help our club members learn something new and interesting about themselves and/or their community...that will change their lives for the positive and effect generations to come! CC Resources:
Launch, a nonprofit organization nestled inside the CARE Center (5439 Main Drive) & is working toward teaching our young people to face the challenges of life and succeed! Contact Maryann Schnur for more details:
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Launch is funded under the Workforce Investment Act through the Alabama Department of Economic & Community Affairs.
GED class: Meets Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM in the Discovery Center. Just show up at class to sign up, it’s FREE! Call Rachel Olsen @ 256-655-1946 with questions.
AA meets every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday at 7pm in the Discovery Center (5439 Main Drive) October 7, 2011Recently I had the pleasure of attending the Geoffrey Canada conference held at the VBC, during his visit to Huntsville. You will recall his plea to reform schools across our nation if you have seen the movie “Waiting for Superman”. Due to circumstances that were out of his control (such as the color of his skin, single mom, low income, and immediate area of residence), society, tax payers, and leaders set his path of few options. Still, Geoffrey would conquer the ill-fated journey to fight for his future; to fight for hope for himself as well as others. While Geoffrey sheds light on the dismay of inner-city struggles, there are similar challenges in rural populations as well. What sets a successful student apart from one that is struggling? A society that cares, tax payers who are bold enough to give voice to their concern, legislation that is willing to take a stand for education. Development is needed for the children across our country, but also for society as a whole, our future is riding on it. The CARE Center recognizes the faces of superhero’s each day. It is the dedicated teacher, tutors who are partnered with teachers and volunteers who encourage students as lunch buddies or mentors with their time and talents. Community heroes understand the value of a kind word, a listening ear, or a simple act of kindness. There is no experience necessary, but in return they offer hope, faith, and love. Partner with a child today and become their champion, their Superhero, and renew their spirit of hope. Let them see Jesus shine through you! Ps 16:3 “The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take pleasure in them!"
Are you a Federal Employee? The Combined Federal Campaign is going on now! Find out how to make your contributions go further by visiting our website OR go directly to the CFC site, by clicking here.
Save the Date
Sept 27th – Holiday Shop NOW OPEN!
Accepting donations for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Please drop off at either the Holiday Shop location or Thrift Store ~ Tax receipts will be provided upon request.
Oct 15 – FREE Shred Day sponsored by Secure Destruction
Satellite location for donations at the US Space & Rocket Center
8:30am - 12:30pm
Oct 23rd Food Drive at Cove Church Parking Lot 9am – 1pm
Nov 4 – Jobs for Life new 16 week session
Sign up or share with a friend…
Volunteer Spotlight:
Marynell Cole, board member, tutor, Sister of Faith mentor, and Thrift Store display artist. We appreciate the kindness you have shown the CARE Center, but especially the love you have shown to others through your time and dedication. Thank you for being an inspiration to others and for offering hope when situations sometimes seem hopeless. Your voluntarism is a priceless gift from God. ~ Thank You!
Volunteer opportunities:
Volunteers are the heart beat of the CARE Center…
Are you a PA or a Nurse Practioner? The New Hope Children’s Clinic is looking for volunteers to serve the under-resourced children in our community. Pick your time slot: Monday thru Thursday 12:30 – 3pm for acute and chronic care of children 3 years to 21 years. Contact Executive Director, Kerri Dewitz for more info at
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(4) Lunch Buddies – lunch buddies needed at NHES. Contact
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(9) Tutors – needed at NHES for K thru 3rd grade. Contact
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Thrift Store – We are always looking for some extra help with sorting and hanging clothes. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Email:
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Adopt A Grandparent ministry has Grandparents that need adopting. This is preferably a small group effort. Please Contact Linda McWilliams at:
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CARE Center receptionists is needed on Wednesday from 9am – 1pm to help with small projects, answer phones, and other important office tasks. Please contact Sharon Hill at:
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“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others
and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45
Notable Quote:
We see Jesus in the Gospels moving about and curing people of all kinds of sicknesses and issues. But He never brought the cure without first bringing care into the situation. We see him weeping before raising Lazarus and having compassion on the widow in Nain before raising her son and returning him to her. The cure that Jesus offered (and still offers) is rooted in and springs forth from care. We support The CARE Center because we see the care of Christ being made manifest through the staff and volunteers as they come alongside people from our community. Anywhere Christ's care is present, His cure will surely follow.
D. Bart Justice, President
Secure Destruction Service
Donations
Bags of Blessings is in need of new reusable shopping bags (like from Publix) to pack food for fall break and Christmas break bags. Food donations are always welcome! Please contact Heidi Barron at
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to make arrangements. CARE Center Christmas Store – will be accepting new toy donations soon. Perfect Attendance Incentives - This year's first 9-weeks ends on October 14th. Suggested donations are:
• Tickets to the movies w/ concession stand $$, corn maze (or some other kind of holiday festival)
• Ipod Nano w/ Itunes gift cards
The CARE Center Thrift Store Recycling Program appreciates your undesirable items (ripped, stained, & mismatched clothing and leather). Please mark you bags “recycle” when possible. Maternity clothes are needed for the CARE Center Thrift Store.
Special Thanks to…
…ALL Member Church’s for continuing to support our Food Pantry with intentional and prayerful giving. You are the hands and feet of Christ and we appreciate you so much.
…Rivertree Church for continue to adopt the Thrift Store and now the Holiday Shop through prayer and generosity for the month of August, September, and October. You have blessed our hearts beyond measure and we appreciate you all so much.
…Cove Church for hosting another food drive for the food pantry and B.o.B.! … CARE Center Tutors at Owens Cross Roads School. The children at the OCR School are thriving due to the support from Carol Beverly, Janna Corpening, Carrie Gray, Alice Lambert, Lisa Lindley, Jennifer Martens, Sam Meier, Patty Proctor-Smith, Sherri Spiller, Alicia Treece, Kay Webb and Kari West. When you see these Spirit filled volunteers give them a BIG hug and thank you!
~Thank you to the CARE Centers Community Partners for caring about
our neighbors and helping to set the pace!~
NHCLC News
New Hope Community Learning Center We are so excited to offer our program to 2nd-8th grades this year and we will extend each day until 5:00pm! Some of the clubs we will be offering to students this session include:
• Junior Master Gardener Club
• Science Investigators Club
• Creative Stitches Sewing Club
• Happy Feet/D-1 Clubs
We are also excited for this session to offer out students a Service Learning Opportunity! Our Traveler's Club, Journalist Club, Art Sense Club and Top Chef Club will work together to study different wars our country has been involved with and honor our local veterans during our Family Night on December 16th!
I have been heard saying this many times over the last few months, but I am serious when I say "God is showing off in New Hope, Alabama!" I have never known a better time to be a part of this community! So many people are pulling for our school and its students to reach its potential, our parents to be successful, our neighbors to be leaders...and it is all thanks to the many prayers being sent up, the resilience of our community members and the many volunteers that enter into our area week!
May God Bless each one of you for the gift of hope you have shared with our community, the renewed spirit, peace and joy you feel when you enter our school, and the sheer excitement that is hovering in the air over southeast Madison County!
CC Resources:
Launch, a nonprofit organization nestled inside the CARE Center (5439 Main Drive) & is working toward teaching our young people to face the challenges of life and succeed! Contact Maryann Schnur for more details:
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Launch is funded under the Workforce Investment Act through the Alabama Department of Economic & Community Affairs. GED class: Meets Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM in the Discovery Center. Just show up at class to sign up, it’s FREE! Call Rachel Olsen @ 256-655-1946 with questions. AA meets every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday at 7pm in the Discovery Center (5439 Main Drive)
Volunteers are the heart beat of the CARE Center, Community Partners set the pace…Become a Community Partner today!
We appreciate our Community Partners as they set the pace to make a difference! To see a full list, please click here… September 9, 2011I am a firm believer that we are all just one moment away from being on our knees. Circumstances occur regardless of our sure-fire plan to ‘out-do’ the unknown. While those plans may soften a major-blow there are situations that strike hard and fast and without warning causing a crippling disruption to what would otherwise be normal. Many of us think we are in control of the events in our life, but that idea could not be further from the truth. A perfect example includes the events of September 11th. The mere mention of this date brings back distinct memories as if it occurred yesterday. It’s hard to believe that it was 10 years ago that we all stood in awe as tragedy unfolded before our eyes on that fateful day; a day that brought our nation to its knees resulting in a domino effect of unexpected change. Our nation continues to suffer from the effects of that of that day with sky-high unemployment rates, depleted savings and retirement accounts, increased suicide rates, and the list goes on. Recently, I read about how some people who have faced tragedy in more recent years refer to their suffering as their “9/11” (e.g. hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, & floods). The under-resourced that the CARE Center serves are often overwhelmed with events that bring them to their knees (e.g. health crisis, financial instability, unemployment, and food security). The CARE Center believes in providing opportunity to those who combat the storms of life by offering resources that may help to put them back on their feet. We know that God is ultimately the one in control and who brings us out of tragedy through His grace. I pray that you let His light shine through you as you step out on faith to aid others during their time of need, their “9/11”.
Matt 11:30 “For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light."
Angela Hawke
Are you a Federal Employee? The Combined Federal Campaign begins this month! Find out how to make your contributions go further by visiting our website OR go directly to the CFC site, by clicking here.
Save the Date:
Sept 16th – Spaghetti dinner to support the 5K race
~At Tortora’s 4pm – 7pm…our goal is to have 200 guests, dine in or carry out~
Sept 17 - iRace because iCare 5K & Fun Run
Sept 27th – Holiday Shop opens for the season
Oct 15 – FREE Shred Day sponsored by Secure Destruction
Located at the US Space & Rocket Center 10am -1pm
Oct 17 – iGolf because iCARE: 1pm Shotgun Scramble
Nov 4 – Jobs for Life new 16 week session
Sign up or share with a friend…
Volunteer Spotlight:
With much appreciation for his efforts to guide as the Board President, the CARE Center would like to thank Lane Wilson for his voluntarism and support to our mission. Your dedication, time, and passion do not go unnoticed as you offer a beacon of hope to those we serve. In addition, we appreciate the support and resources provided by the Morgan Stanley Foundation. Thank you for your commitment to our neighbors!
Volunteer opportunities:
Volunteers are the heart beat of the CARE Center…
17 Tutors at NHES - The Tutoring Program will kick-off the week of September 19th! We need tutors in all grade levels, at all times of the school day, on all days of the week in both Reading and Math. If you think you might like to try tutoring this year, we would love to have you! Contact Andrea Bridges:
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3 Tutors at OCRES – There are still a few more needs to fill. The hours and days vary between teachers. The goal is to have the tutors in place soon after the Labor Day holiday. OCRES Library needs you as they are reorganizing thousands of books. This is a huge job and the work is being performed daily…you can even start today! OCRES Lunch Buddies – kicking off a new lunch buddy program requires the help of special volunteers. Will you make a difference in the life of a child?
For any of the OCRES volunteer opportunities,
please contact Karen Jacobs at
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to sign up as a volunteer for Christ!
Thrift Store – We are always looking for some extra help with sorting and hanging clothes. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Email:
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Adopt A Grandparent ministry is looking for some High School students who can assist the elderly with their lawn care needs (leaf raking). Middle School students welcome with parental supervision. Please Contact Linda McWilliams at:
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CARE Center receptionists are always appreciated. Please consider 3 – 4 hours a week to help with small projects, answer phones, and other important office tasks. Please contact Sharon Hill at:
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“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others
and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45
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Resources provided by the CARE Center have been essential in sustaining our AP program’s incentives, math tutoring, attendance incentives, supplies and materials for teachers, prom dresses, scholarships, home visits, and the list goes on. The partnership between the CARE Center and New Hope High School has touched every student in the school. We are very grateful for their interest in New Hope High School and the community.
Lavell Everett
Principal
New Hope High School
NHCLC News
New Hope Community Learning Center (NHCLC) has kicked-off its fourth session with many exciting and enriching clubs for all students interested in participating. In addition, we are kicking off an Anti-Bullying Campaign this session as well! We have partnered with Michelle Pepper who has done similar successful programs in inner city NYC, FL and Hawaii. Michelle is working with our staff and students to make NHCLC a Bully-Free Zone.
Please pray for continued funding into the coming grant year for the
New Hope Community Learning Center
along with all of our ministries & programs!
Donations
• Bags of Blessings is in need of new reusable shopping bags (like from Publix) to pack food for fall break and Christmas break bags. Food donations are always welcome! Please contact Heidi Barron at
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to make arrangements.
• Become a Golf Tournament Sponsor or 5K sponsor today! Family & Memorial sponsorships also available.
• There is still time to register as a 5K walker, racer, or fun run participant. This is a fantastic course for both professionals (USATF certified) and amateurs (flat and fast!). This year we added the Fun Run for the little ones, too! Sign up now to secure the early registration fee of just $15. Register at Raceit.com or fill out a brochure and mail directly to the CARE Center. Contact Ashley Turnbull for more details at
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• Maternity clothes are needed for the CARE Center Thrift Store.
• Perfect Attendance Incentives - We are in need of small weekly incentives, big 9-week incentives and even bigger incentives for students who have perfect attendance for the entire semester. A drawing will take place for each grade level (Pre-k thru 8th grade), so we need 10 of each incentive. Past incentives have included; $5 gift certificate to local restaurants like Dot's, McDonalds and Sonic; free play time on the Wii; movie tickets; football game passes and iPods w/iTunes gift cards.
• The CARE Center Thrift Store Recycling Program appreciates your undesirable items. Please mark you bags “recycle” when possible.
Special Thanks to…
…ALL Member Church’s for continuing to support our Food Pantry with intentional and prayerful giving. You are the hands and feet of Christ and we appreciate you so much.
…Rivertree Church for adopting the Thrift Store through prayer and generosity for the month of August, September, and October. You have blessed our hearts beyond measure.
…Cove Church for sponsoring the CARE Center staff to participate in the Global Leadership Conference. Your kindness has touched us all. … New Hope First Baptist Church; Dawn F. Knox, owner of D&F Equipment Sales, Inc and Heidi Honeywell for their extreme generosity in providing supplies for NHES students and teachers! Your kindness and thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated!
…Daniel Foundation for supporting our education initiatives! Your contributions are making a difference in the lives of so many and creating lifelong learners! …Publix & Walmart Bakeries for donating weekly bread surplus’ to our food pantry.
…River Ridge Community for continued leadership & dedicated with monthly donations to the Food Pantry, Thrift Store and general fund. Your generosity continues to amaze us!
…Marguerite McClintock from Artisans Cove for continuing to support the Food Pantry with fresh eggs!
~Thank you to the CARE Centers Community Partners for caring about
our neighbors and helping to set the pace!~
CC Resources:
Launch, a nonprofit organization nestled inside the CARE Center main office (5439 Main Drive) is working toward teaching our young people to face the challenges of life and succeed! Contact Maryann Schnur for more details:
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Launch is funded under the Workforce Investment Act through the Alabama Department of Economic & Community Affairs. GED class: Meets Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM in the Discovery Center. Just show up at class to sign up, it’s FREE! Call Rachel Olsen @ 256-655-1946 with questions. AA meets every Monday & Wednesday at 7pm in the Discover Center (5439 Main Drive) Volunteers are the heart beat of the CARE Center,
Community Partners set the pace…Become a Community Partner today!
We appreciate our Community Partners as they set the pace to make a difference! To see a full list, please click here…
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