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Another Week of Caring
August 15, 2016
Volume 14 Issue 16
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In this issue of Another Week of Caring, we explore some of the ways you, our supporters, use your hands to help others.
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The Art of Merchandising
Whose Hands Make Those Beautiful Displays, Anyway?
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Some of Our Volunteer Store Merchandisers: (l-r) Tracey Lee, Cathy Slobod, Nancy Willis
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When you donate items, such as housewares, to The Caring Place, artistic volunteers with an eye for form, function and beauty, create vignettes throughout the store with your treasures.
They manipulate the kaleidoscope of bowls, plates and serveware and turn them into creative groupings by color, function or even country! Their hands create a pleasing and efficient shopping experience at The Shops at The Caring Place!
If you know of someone who would be good at (or would like to learn) the art of merchandising, please have them call Rita Turner to volunteer: 512-943-0702
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All of our hands, making a difference together.
Your hands are making lives better for those in need. Whether you're stuffing bags with clothes to donate, arranging things on shelves in our store, writing a check to support our Food Pantry or any number of "handy" activities, you are helping to make life more hopeful for those who need a hand.
Thank you for lending a hand!
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All Hands On
Executive Director, Ginna O'Connor,
jumps in to learn more about the hands and hearts at work at The Caring Place.
The Caring Place is a complex organization with many people working in a variety of departments toward the common goal of serving people in the community who need our help.
To ensure the highest level of synergy between departments, and the best use of resources, we are working towards more cross training and greater collaboration between volunteers, staff and management.
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| Store Director, Ann Lind (l) and Ginna O'Connor ponder correct prices for donated trinkets. |
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"If we better understand the challenges and opportunities on a more intimate level, we can make the most informed decisions about fulfilling our mission." Ginna O'Connor, Executive Director
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Your purchases in our thrift stores, The Shops at The Caring Place, help The Caring Place realize its mission to assist families in financial crisis.
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Thanks to your help, we were able to serve over 1,400 clients in our Food Pantry in July. This number represents the most clients served in one month since the beginning of the year! We also assisted over 1,100 clients with other services such as rent and utilities, medical bills and more! By donating your time, talent and treasure, you are making a difference in people's lives.
Thank You!
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Food Pantry Wish List
2. Ketcup
3. Baking mixes
4. Cereal (not oatmeal)
5. Chili/stew
6. Boxed dinners
We can also use personal care items! Deodorant, toothpaste, tooth brushes, shampoo and laundry detergent.
Thank you for your donations!
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Some people can't leave the house without them.
Won't you help?
Your order can be shipped directly to The Caring Place.
Thank you!
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DEEP IN THE HEART OF CARING
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Featuring the legendary
Radney Foster
Band!
Come dine and dance under the majestic Texas sky!
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 Live cattle round up! Fabulous silent auction! |
**Tickets go on sale September 1, 2016!**
To purchase tickets, beginning September 1st, visit www.caringplacetx.org
or contact Rita Turner at 512-943-0702.
See you there, y'all!
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Board Meeting
Monday, September 26, 2016
3:30 p.m.
The Annex
(No meeting in August)
Membership Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
3:30 p.m.
The Annex
(Refreshments available at 3:00 p.m.)
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FREE CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES AT THE CARING PLACE!
You're welcome to attend free classes and activities in our Annex. Click here to find out what's being offered this month!
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Find The Caring Place on Ebay! Click the link below to discover fantastic items for sale! Your purchases benefit The Caring Place!
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Looking for past issues of our newsletters or annual reports? Please click here to access our archives.
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VOTED THE BEST PLACE IN GEORGETOWN TO GIVE/VOLUNTEER
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The Caring Place Mission
Honoring its faith-based roots, The Caring Place serves the community as a welcoming and purposeful organization, responding to the basic human needs of people in Georgetown and rural Williamson County.
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