Friday, March 26, 2010

Templeton Elementary School Gardens Work Day - March 27

THIS SATURDAY - JOIN US

We have agreed to update and maintain four gardens at Templeton Elementary School. A team from SOCC did extensive work on some of these areas during CareFest09 and we want to help keep them beautiful for the children and teachers to enjoy. The four gardens include vegetables (produce will be given away at the Free Friday Market when school is in session); wildflower and pond; picnic area; and perennial garden.

A work day is planned for Saturday, March 27 from 9 - noon. Bring your rakes, shovels, hoes, gloves and water bottles. If you don't have gardening tools come anyway, we'll have extra's and your two hands is all you need to pull weeds!

For more information contact Lyne Brown at lbrown@socc.org or 334-0206.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Citizen Advocacy of South Central Indiana (CASCI)

CASCI http://casciweb.org/ facilitates and supports one-on-one matches between citizens with disabilities and other members of our community for the purpose of friendship and advocacy. They currently have a few gentlemen whom they would like to match with a friend. Below is a brief description of the interests of each of these gentlemen. If you are have spare time and would like to bring light and friendship to someone please contact Lyne at SOCC, 334-0206 or lbrown@socc.org for more information.

D.M. would like to meet someone interested in shooting pool with him and going fishing. He is interested in discovering new places to eat and learning something new. He enjoys going to the movies, and going to the Farmer’s Market during nice weather. He would like a friend over 40, who would closer to his age.

D.R. is in his 60’s, enjoys watching sports and shooting pool and would enjoy doing these activities with a friend. He also enjoys going out to eat and to the Farmer’s Market. He would like to have someone who could encourage him to be more active at the YMCA. He is interested in a friend over 40 who would be closer to his age

R.W. is a young man in his mid 30’s who is looking for someone to help him be more active in the community. He wants to use his time to be productive by getting involved in a volunteer activity in the community and meet new friends. He also enjoys walking around town and would like to exercise more.

C.B. is a retired gentleman in his 70’s. He is looking for someone who enjoys high school sports, especially basketball and football. He enjoys being around young people. He would also like to go out to dinner, go to high school plays, and festivals around town. C is open to a new friend of any age as he enjoys people of all ages and backgrounds.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Monroe County Red Cross Book Drive

If you love books, consider volunteering at the Monroe County Chapter of the American Red Cross. They need book sorters to help process incoming donations for their annual book fair held in October. Books are coming in now so help is needed to keep the books organized. A weekly commitment of one or two hours is best, but any help is appreciated. Book donations are also being accepted now at the chapter office. For more information, please call June Taylor at 812-332-7292 at Red Cross or e-mail jtaylor@monroe-redcross.org.

Backstreet Mission Update & Needs

In 2009 Backstreet Missions was able to assist families as follows:
500 thanksgiving baskets were given out
300 christmas gifts were given out to children
45,402 meals were served at the Mission. Includes weekly, weekend, and Arbor Glen meals.
256 men stayed at the Mission
20 women stayed at Agape House

Current Volunteer Needs:
Wednesday night Chaplain (Men’s)
Monday and Friday evening Chaplain (Women’s)
Board members

Food & Paper Needs:
Powdered milk
Coffee
Cereals
Paper products
Razors
Deodorants
Foods can only be dropped off at the main Missions office at 215 S. Westplex Ave.