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A client brought us homemade food to say thank you for the
emergency assistance she received at IFM. Despite her situation, she
feels blessed, and she blessed us with her delicious gratitude.
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The Alternative Gifts
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Santa Loves
Seniors |
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Nov. 4, 5-8 p.m.
Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Donations accepted in Nov. |
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Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
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FUMC-Denton
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Pioneers of our Cause--Warren Witson
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Former board member Warren Witson died on August 9, 2016 at 97 years old. He spent much of his time serving the community and his church, St. Andrews Presbyterian. He was involved in the formation of the Social Action Committee, which became Interfaith Ministries (IFM) of Denton. Warren continued to guide IFM by serving on the board of directors.
"From the time of conception, they just felt like there was this need for communication between the ministries--that there were people that needed help," said Lynn Carrico, Warren's daughter. "He lived a long and amazing life."
Lynn said her dad was very active and still drove up until this past summer. He would have been 98 in December.
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North Texas Giving Day Recap
On September 22, along with more than 60 other nonprofit organizations in Denton, IFM participated in North Texas Giving Day. This annual online fundraising serves as a great way for nonprofits all across North Texas to partner together to create awareness for their organizations and raise funds to support the programs they provide.
Additionally, here in Denton, our local nonprofits organized the Giving Day Denton event out on the Courthouse Square for the 3rd year in a row. Organizations of all shapes, sizes and missions gathered together to promote North Texas Giving Day and educate the community about our programs and services.
Through this event, IFM was able to raise
more than $6,000 in support of the programs and services that we provide. Amazing! Thank you Denton for your continued support. We truly couldn't do it without you.
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Wine & Craft Beer Tasting & Silent Auction
This Fall, if you are looking for a decadent evening filled with a delicious
assortment of wine and craft beer, wonderful food, and great music, then look no further. We are proud to present the first annual Interfaith Ministries Wine & Craft Beer Tasting.
Join us for a great event benefiting the programs provided by Interfaith Ministries as you enjoy a wide sampling of wine, craft beers courtesy of Audacity Brewery, and hors d 'oeuvres prepared by the Classic Café. Come and enjoy the musical styling of a wonderful jazz trio endorsed by Denton's own musical legend, Thad Bonduris. Don't miss the opportunity to throw your hat in during the evening's silent auction, and try your luck during the wine pull for a chance to win a bottle of wine to take home.
DATE: Saturday, October 22, 2016
TIME: 6:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Patterson-Appleton Arts Center
Purchase tickets in person at the Interfaith Ministries office or online, below.
$65 Per Individual Ticket
$110 For Two Tickets
We Appreciate our Sponsors
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TEXAS WOMANS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
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Car Donation Program Supports our Mission
You can turn your car, boat or motorcycle into dollars that keep families in their homes, with electricity and with needed prescriptions when they are going through an emergency.
Call 1-800-269-6814 and your vehicle will be towed for free, scheduled at your convenience. You also get a tax deduction.
Click Here to Learn More
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Alternative Gifts Fair
It's almost the most wonderful time of the year. The Alternative Gifts Fair sponsored by First United Methodist Church is just around the corner. Whether you are interested in free trade stocking suffers, handmade quilts, plants or baked goods, you will find it all at the Alternative Gifts Fair to be held November 4th, 5th, and 6th.
Not only will you be crossing items off of your holiday shopping list, but you will be supporting local non-profits and missions who desperately need your support in order to provide services and assistance this holiday season.
Stop by the Interfaith Ministries booth all weekend long to see what Christmas goodies might peak your interest and learn more about what our agency is doing to serve our community throughout the holiday season. Keep an eye on Facebook to learn more about what you will find at our booth.
Friday, Nov. 4, 5-8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
at First United Methodist Church.
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Santa Loves Seniors
We are proud to announce that in 2016 we will be partnering with Heritage Oaks Apartments to provide Christmas care packages to 120 homebound seniors through Santa Loves Seniors this December. Due to increased health and safety concerns, it can be quite impossible for many of our senior community members to leave the home during the harsh winter months.
This program is aimed at serving homebound seniors during the holiday season by providing them with both essential and non-essential items that they may not be able to regularly go out and purchase on their own. Additionally, we would like to simply reach out to these folks during the holidays letting them know that someone is thinking of them, and that Interfaith is available to them if they should find themselves in need of our services.
In order to serve the needs of these seniors we need the help of community members just like you! Below you will find a list of items that we would like to include in the care packages to our homebound seniors. Please help us by taking donations at your place of work, your place of worship, or even amongst your family members to make sure that these members of our community are provided for this Christmas.
Items needed:
| small toiletries |
facial tissue |
lip balm |
| small hand lotions |
sugar free hard candy |
cocoa & tea packets |
| assorted individually wrapped snacks |
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Want to play Santa for a day? Come and volunteer with us as we distribute care packages at Heritage Oaks. For more information on how to donate or how to volunteer, please contact us at
[email protected].
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donated by Edward McClellan
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1109 N. Elm St., Denton, TX, 76201
Administrative Line: 940-566-5927
Client Line: 940-565-5479
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