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May 25, 2012, 9:39:50 AM5/25/12

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Hello all!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Are you a veteran or do you have friends or family who are veterans? You might be interested in the Veterans Coalition for the Heart of Texas. Here’s a link to one of their recent newsletters: Veterans Coalition.

Do you know of summer events that might be of interest to people who care about healing poverty in Waco and the World? If so, let me know and I’ll get them posted. Let’s keep each other informed!

Meanwhile, here are your announcements and events through July.

Thanks for all you do! – ABT

P.S. Don’t forget to vote May 29!

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Announcements

· Act Locally Waco Book club – Please join us August 13. We will be discussing When Helping Hurts by Brian Fikkert and Steve Corbett . We will meet at 6:00 in the home of Ashley Thornton. Light snacks and soft drinks provided. Please RSVP to Ashley_...@baylor.edu . (Posted May 24, 2012)

· Free Parenting Classes! – Every Tuesday starting June 5 through July 17, 6:00-7:30PM; Hood Street Church of Christ at 228 Hood Street, Waco; upon completion of all six courses, the participant will receive a certificate of completion; call to register at (254) 754-7991! (Posted May 24, 2012)

· Volunteers needed for Nobody’s Fool – Volunteers are needed throughout May, June, and July to help prepare for Nobody’s Fool. Have some free time? Let us know! We always need extra hands. <MORE> (posted 5-24-2012)

· Free Roofs! – Waco Habitat, Waco Community Development, the City of Waco, and World Changers are partnering to re-roof houses for FREE in South Waco (see attached map) for qualified applicants. Check out the application for more details. For any questions contact Britt Duke at the Waco Habitat office (254) 756-7575. <Map> <Application> (posted 5-24-2012)

· Could you use some free labor this summer? Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas is looking for worksites for summer jobs for older teens. We hope that you will choose to be a worksite! Communities In Schools will cover the salary and associated fringe costs through a contract with Heart of Texas Workforce Solutions. Limited funds may be available if there are required uniforms or tools that would normally be the employee’s financial responsibility. <MORE> (posted 5-24-2012)

· Ministry opportunity with summer meals program – Do you need a service or ministry opportunity for you or a group in your church? Well, one of our sister congregations, La Vega Community Church, would love for you or your group to work with them in serving meals to the local children and families. They are a Summer Meals site and will begin serving meals from June 11th until mid-August when school starts at La Vega ISD. The schedule for serving is 11:00am-12:00pm, which is followed by activities from 12:00-1:00pm. Last year, they had several different groups bring all kinds of activities for the kids, including puppets, music, crafts, board games, water games, etc. If you are interested, call them at 336-429-1751 or 254-867-9100, or email Pastor Victor Lyons at vic...@lavegacommunitychurch.org (posted 5-24-2012)

· MannaWorks – Do you know about MannaWorks? If you don’t, you should. Mannaworks serves the non-profit sector by managing the building of new structures, the remodeling of existing structures, and the maintenance of all facilities. Here’s a link to their latest newsletter for more information: MannaWorks Newsletter. (posted 5-24-2012)

· The Urban Gardening Coalition is currently looking for office space! – We are a small nonprofit organization which is trying to keep costs down, so we are open to unconventional spaces, unconventional agreements (bartering, accepting donated office space, etc.), and sharing space with unconventional people (everyone is a little bit unconventional). If you have an idea of space or suggestions of who to talk to, please e-mail Zac at zac...@gmail.com or call at 817-909-3608. (posted 5-17-2012)

· Caritas Matching Grant – The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation of Tulsa, Okla., will award Caritas of Waco a $100,000 matching grant once the final $75,000 from private donations has been raised for the “Caritas Cares” capital campaign. Donations in support of the challenge grant may be sent to Caritas at 300 S. 15th St., Waco, Texas, 76701, or via the website at www.caritas-waco.org. Donors are asked to specify if their gifts are for the “Capital Campaign.” Here’s a link to the article from the Waco Trib: Caritas Campaign needs Donations to get Grant. (Posted 5-17-2012)

· Invitation to Rise and Shine with Talitha Koum – Please help Talitha Koum RISE! By joining the “RISE Guild.” Do only what you want. No meetings, no dues. YOU are the gift! Give your time and self whenever you like and ignore any appeals for help that don’t “fit.” Click here to learn more: Rise & Shine. (posted 5-12-2012)

· Central Texas African American Chamber of Commerce Membership Campaign – The Chamber’s Annual Membership Campaign will continue through June 16th. This year’s theme is “Open Your Door to More.” A Membership Rally will be on Thursday, May 17th at 6 p.m.The event will be held at the Residence Inn Marriott, 501 S. University Parks Drive.There will be entertainment, food, invited guest speakers and other surprises. We invite everyone to join us as we embark on this momentous campaign. For more information, send email to: in...@centexchamber.com (posted 5-12-2012)

· Free Waco ISD Summer Program & Swim Classes – Please print and distribute the fliers regarding Waco ISD’s free summer program and swim classes for Waco ISD students (K-12) who attended any of the following Waco ISD schools during the regular school year: Brook Avenue, J.H. Hines, Sul Ross, West Avenue, Brazos, Cesar Chavez, Lake Air, Tennyson, University Middle, A.J. Moore, or UHS. Students who participate in the summer program will receive a snack and are provided transportation home at the end of programming. Call Tasha Moore at (254) 710-9217 for more information. Click here for fliers: Summer Program & Swim classes. (posted 5-12-2012)

· Meals on Wheels needs summer volunteers – Here’s a great gift you can give yourself while you give back to your community. Meals On Wheels needs volunteers to help deliver hot nutritious lunches to the homebound older adults, especially during the summer when sustaining volunteers take vacations. Why not help? It takes just one hour of your morning. Call (254) 752-0316 to find out more. Do it today. Meals On Wheels especially needs volunteers in the Bellmead and East Waco areas of our community. (Posted 5-10-2012)

· Free Summer Meals – Free summer meals (breakfast and lunch) for children ages 1 to 18. Adults who accompany children to a free summer meal site may eat breakfast for $2.00 and lunch for $3.00 (cash only). Call Waco ISD’s Child Nutrition Services Office at (254) 752-5522 for more information. Click here for list of locations: summer meal sites. (posted 5-12-2012)

· Registration open for “Nobody’s Fool” 2012 – click here to register: Nobody’s Fool Registration (Posted May 7, 2012)

· Volunteer Opportunities at CareNet – Ministry Opportunities for everyone…Make A DIFFERENCE. Click to open and/or download a volunteer application, and contact ste...@carenetofcentraltexas.org to make an appointment to bring it in, or call her at 254-772-6175. (posted May 7, 2012)

· Back to School Jam needs volunteers and donations – Road to Damascus and Carver Park Baptist Church will be hosting a Back to School Jam in east Waco at Carver Park Baptist Church on August 18, 2012 , Saturday, from 9am-3pm . We will be giving away free school supplies, school uniforms, connecting families to local churches, prayer/ministering, connecting families to local resources in the community, food, live music, and fun activities. Several local organizations and local churches have been invited to participate in this event. Road to Damascus is in need of volunteers to help make this event a memorable one. If anyone would like to participate, donate items for this event, and /or volunteer, please contact MIA Thomas at 505-402-0199 . If you would like to respond by email, please email me at mia.t...@roaddamascus.com. (posted May 7, 2012)

More Announcements…

May

May 26 – Fundraiser for Wesley Kids Ministry – The Historic St. James Church presents the E.M. Franklin Male Chorus from Austin, TX. 6:00 at St. James United Methodist Church 600 S. 2nd Street. <Flyer> <Wesley Kids Ministry>
May 26 - Community Clothesline Give Away! – 11AM-1PM, 11th & Austin Street (in the parking lot behind Mighty Wind Worship Center) – Gently used adult and children’s clothing will be given away to those in need; donations for this event should be brought to the site on the day of the event at 10AM; call (254) 405-2470 for more information. <MORE>
May 26 – City Wide Unity Day – “Under the Tent” at Waco Drive and Dallas Street <MORE>
May 27 – Global Day of Prayer <MORE>
May 29 – County elections/Joint primary elections – Don’t forget to vote! For more information see the following: McLennan County Election Information, League of Women Voters guides in English and Spanish.

June

June 1 – BBQ Fundraiser for FaithWorks. Great food, fun, desserts and silent auction. FaithWorks is a nonprofit ministry that helps men out of prison and off of the streets with transportation to needed resources, employment assistance, counseling and life skills training. Call (254) 230-8833 for more details. <More>
June 2 - SNAP Outreach at Central Texas Metropolitan Community Church first Saturday of the month. Hours are 12:30-4:00 pm. Location: 1601 Clay Avenue (corner of 16th St. and Clay Ave.) Anyone who needs assistance filling out SNAP applications is welcome. <MORE>
June 7 – McLennan County Hunger Coalition Meeting <MORE>
June 15 – Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition Meeting <MORE>
June 15 — Annual Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Golf Tournament <MORE>
June 16 – Juneteenth Celebration in Indian Springs Park <MORE>
June 18 thru 22 – Heart of Texas Good Will Job Opportunity Boot Camp <MORE>
June 19 – Free Community Event for Parents & Families-Hosted by Waco ISD and the Greater Waco Community Education Alliance, 5:30-8:30, Highland Baptist Church, 3014 Maple Ave. This event is a time for parents and schools to come together for a summer night of family fun and learning! There will be free food, door prizes and a resource expo. There will also be time to meet your WISD Superintendent and learn about new school opportunities, as well as a presentation by returning speaker Rita Pierson. Childcare will be provided for children, ages 3-12 and the presentation will be in English and Spanish. Come out with your community and learn about ways that, together, we can help our children succeed in school and in life! For more information, please call 254-741-1117 or email educa...@gmail.com. <MORE>
June 22 - The Annual EOAC Benefit Golf Tournament sponsored by ESPN Central Texas, News Channel 25. <Letter> <Golf Format> <Sponsorship Packages>
June 26 - Heart of Texas CROP Hunger Walk Steering Committee meeting – 5:30 p.m. in the Seeds of Hope office, 602 James. Call Katie Cook at 254-755-7745.
June 28 – Habitat for Humanity Application Meeting (Spanish). Attending an application meeting is the first step in applying for a Habitat Home. <MORE>

July

July 7 - SNAP Outreach at Central Texas Metropolitan Community Church first Saturday of the month. Hours are 12:30-4:00 pm. Location: 1601 Clay Avenue (corner of 16th St. and Clay Ave.) Anyone who needs assistance filling out SNAP applications is welcome. <MORE>
July 9 – Mission Waco “Family Resource Fair” – Resources and Family Education for Healthy Parents and Children. School Supply Voucher Registration For August Mission Waco School Supply Store for attendance and participation (about 1 hour). Bring proof of current address & children living at that address. <Flyer in English> <Flyer in Spanish>
July 12– McLennan County Hunger Coalition Meeting <MORE>
July 16 thru 20 – World Changers Event – Volunteers will put new roofs or porches or ramps or paint on around 20 homes in South Waco. If you would like to volunteer to help feed these crews, you can email Brian Miller at mchri...@gmail.com .
July 21– Mission Waco “Family Resource Fair” – Resources and Family Education for Healthy Parents and Children. School Supply Voucher Registration For August Mission Waco School Supply Store for attendance and participation (about 1 hour). Bring proof of current address & children living at that address. <Flyer in English> <Flyer in Spanish>
July 18 – Nobody’s Fool – a sexual health education event for youth entering grades 5 through 9. At Nobody’s Fool we encourage abstinence, promote parent-child communication, and give medically accurate and age-appropriate information about sexuality. <MORE>
July 20 – Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition Meeting <MORE>
July 24 - Heart of Texas CROP Hunger Walk Steering Committee meeting – 5:30 p.m. in the Seeds of Hope office, 602 James. Call Katie Cook at 254-755-7745.
July 26 - Habitat for Humanity Application Meeting (English). Attending an application meeting is the first step in applying for a Habitat Home. <MORE>

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