Angel Reach
THE MONTHLY ANGEL REPORT
October 2021

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From the Desk of
Patricia Johnson, Kinship Director


As we prepare for the holiday season, I would like to take this time to reflect on all the blessings that have been given to us by our caring donors. It has been a tough year and a half, but we made it through. The Angel Reach Pantry was always stocked with food for our Kinship families. Clothing and furniture continued to be donated to Shared Treasures and the Angel’s Loft. In addition, we were able to keep an open line of communication and provide activities that benefited the children and the caregivers.

We have implemented the voucher system at the Angel’s Loft. The merge has been completed, and it is all one store. Kinship clients must call a week ahead for a voucher to shop in the store. See last month’s newsletter for the procedure for shopping.

You must be an active client. If you have not participated in any activities involving Kinship, you are considered inactive and must re-enroll in services.

Active clients will be contacted regarding Thanksgiving and Christmas. Let us know if we can be of help to you. Remember that if we cannot provide it at Angel Reach, we will seek resources elsewhere to assist you.
KINSHIP PARENT LUNCH and LOVE
WHEN:
November 10, 2021
WHERE:
Kinship Resource Center
Take a break this month and treat yourself to a wonderful Chef prepared meal by our very own Chef Phyllis! Enjoy the company of Kinship adults, meet others who are facing the challenges of raising kids that have been brought lovingly into their homes, ask Questions about Kinship services in a casual atmosphere, learn from each other.
Relax, Enjoy, Talk. Interested? We'd love to see you there!

RSVP by Nov 5th Required
Let us know you're coming! Contact Pat at patricia.johnson@angelreach.org
A Gas Card awaits the first 10 who sign up and come!
Easy Crockpot
Beef Tips Recipe
Try this crockpot beef tips recipe next time you need an easy dinner idea. These Beef tips over rice are delicious and my favorite slow cooker beef tips recipe. Try crockpot beef tips and rice recipe today! Your family will love it!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 8 hrs
Total Time 8 hrs 5 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 diced onion
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 lbs stew meat (or chop up any inexpensive beef on sale)

Instructions
  1. Place the chopped stew meat in the bottom of the crockpot. Place the rest of the ingredients over the stew meat
  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high 4-6 hours
  3. Serve over rice (or you can do mashed potatoes). By the way, did you know that I like to freeze my rice and then I just microwave it when I need it for dinner. Try doing that and this recipe will be even easier

Notes
Try these beef tips served over rice, mashed potatoes and even noodles. Serve it over egg noodles and you have a delicious steak tips and noodle recipe. Your family will never get bored of this recipe with all the variation.
Clothing Requests
Kinship and Foster Families must contact the Kinship Resource Center one week prior to shopping and request a clothing voucher for their family (kinship) and Youth (foster).
Foster Families will need to provide documentation that the Youth remains in the home at the time of the voucher-request.
Furniture Requests
All Furniture requests must be requested through the Kinship Resource Center.
Kinship family requests will be handled based on availability and need. Some items will be available at no cost and some at a reduced price.
See last month’s newsletter for the procedure for shopping.
Questions? Contact Pat at patricia.johnson@angelreach.org
FOOD
PANTRY
HOURS
The Food Pantry is OPEN and READY TO SERVE YOU!

Tuesday Morning: 
9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Drive-by only.

Food Pantry is located at 
1107 N. San Jacinto
Questions?

Kinship Director Patricia Johnson: patricia.johnson@angelreach.org

Please do not come to the Food Pantry before 9:30 am on Tuesdays.

If you have an emergency, please reach out to Bette Lanahan.
MAKE A DONATION
Please help today by making a donation to Angel Reach. Every penny goes directly to helping better the lives of abused and neglected children and young adults in our community who are lost and alone. From all of us at Angel Reach, thank you.
"Angel Reach's mission is to break the generational cycle of abuse, neglect, and homelessness by equipping aged-out foster youth and homeless youth to live independently as well as providing critical services and support to relatives doing their best to keep children out of the foster care system"
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About Angel Reach
Angel Reach, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of families caring for abused and neglected foster children and also for young people who have aged out of the foster care system who are at risk for homelessness. Angel Reach empowers young people to be the best they can be.

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