Dear Friends,
One of The Caring Place's biggest blessings is our amazing volunteers. Last month we were able to celebrate them with a drive through Volunteer Appreciation Event! It was a wonderful time to see so many beloved people and shower them with our gratitude. We've created a little video to share with you all. You can see that below.
I'd also like to take a moment to share some of the amazing things volunteers have done for The Caring Place this past year even when we were limiting capacity:
- Sorted & priced items for our thrift stores at home
- Sent our staff encouraging notes
- Wrote thank you cards to our donors
- Shared information with the community
- Restarted volunteer positions, sometimes in new roles
- Donated items and made financial contributions
Through it all, our volunteers have been there for us and we were thrilled to spend one afternoon cheering for them. They are very special people around here!
Blessings,
Ginna O'Connor, Executive Director
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Do you have "I am CARING" values? Are you ready to begin meaningful work at The Caring Place? Caring, Accountable, Respectful, Integrity, Neighborly and Grateful are all words that we incorporate into our organizational culture and actions at The Caring Place. If that sounds like you, read the abbreviated job description:
The Caring Place has an immediate opening for a full-time Driver/Donations Assistant to support the efforts of the Donations staff in all areas of item and food donations. The preferred candidate will have at least two years of experience in a warehouse setting and exhibit excellent customer service skills through all interactions with customers, clients, volunteers and staff. The chosen candidate will have a valid Texas driver’s license and a clean driving record. S/he will work as part of a team and step in to fill voids as needed.
The candidate should be able to stand for long periods of time, work outdoors, lift and transport items weighing up to 100 pounds. This position has the potential to work on Saturdays. Bilingual (Spanish) is an asset. The Caring Place offers benefits such as health, dental, vision and paid time off as part of a competitive total benefits package. To apply for this position, please forward your cover letter and resume to jobs@caringplacetx.org. No phone calls, please. The Caring Place is an equal opportunity employer. You can find more details on this posting at caringplacetx.org/jobs.
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#ShoppingforGood is #SummerGoals |
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Shop Your Heart Out to
Celebrate Our Birthday!
Did you know it's our birthday month? We have spent the last 36 years helping neighbors in need with YOUR help!
Shopping in our stores supports our mission to provide for the basic human needs of all people in our community in a welcoming, respectful and caring way.
Store Hours*:
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The Shops at The Caring Place at 2000 Railroad is open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Second Helping at 3700 Williams is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (No Appointment Needed!)
Still looking to support The Caring Place by shopping, but you can't make it to the stores? You can shop ebay, Randalls, and AmazonSmile!
*Masks remain required for all Staff and Volunteers working inside our facilities. Masks are optional, but encouraged, for guests and customers.
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Keep Those
Item Donations Coming!
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How to Donate Items
We take item Donations Mondays from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.*
Do you have quality furniture you need picked up? We can do that on Wednesdays and Fridays; please call 512-943-0711 to schedule or visit caringplacetx.org/donatemystuff for more information and to view our pick-up map.
*The Caring Place is closed on Monday, July 5th.
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Financial Help for Neighbors: |
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Our Programs & Services format and hours remain modified due to COVID-19 and will stay updated at caringplacetx.org/covid19. We will scale up as resources and safety allow. Here are the details the community needs to know before arriving at The Caring Place for services or food:
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Programs & Services via Telephone:
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Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Services: Financial Assistance includes help with rent, mortgage, utilities, transportation, emergency dental and prescriptions. Assistance is available with a verifiable proof of crisis. All financial assistance will be handled remotely. Non-financial assistance (i.e. clothing, appliances, housewares, etc.) is not available at this time. Please call 512-943-0709 and leave a message regarding your need and someone will contact you within 48 hours with the next steps. Please do not arrive at The Caring Place office unless instructed by staff. Programs & Services staff will direct you via phone if you need to print documents to return to our office at 2001 Railroad Avenue.
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Food Programs:

Fresh Food for Families and the Drive Through Food Pantry are open to all neighbors in need. The Caring Place practices social distancing at this time, so you will not need to exit your vehicle during food distribution. You do not need to bring any documentation to receive food, but will need to answer a few questions from your car. Once you are in our system, receiving food each week is a quick process. Have questions about Food Programs? Please call our main line at 512-943-0700 or learn more at caringplacetx.org/getfood.
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Drive Through Food Pantry
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. join us in the 2000 Railroad drive through to receive shelf stable food and occasional fresh items.
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Fresh Food for Families
On the 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of the month The Caring Place offers "Fresh Food for Families" in the 2000 Railroad drive through. The fast-paced event runs 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. The next events are June 7th and 21st. Reminder: The Caring Place will be closed on Monday, July 5th.
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Food Programs in the Bartlett Area:
- June 9th (2nd Wednesday of the month) 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church at 645 West Clark St. in Bartlett.
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What's #FoodieFriday?
Have you ever received food from The Caring Place Food Pantry and thought, "What do I do with this?" It's so important for us to give families in need healthy and diverse options, but also foods families will eat! Our friends/volunteers at Scurlock Farms have begun a video series highlighting some of the wonderful produce, proteins and pantry items that have been given in The Caring Place Food Pantry drive through this year. Their quick videos, released to our Facebook page on Fridays, will give you a glimpse into the foods families receive in our drive through, as well as recipe ideas to make healthy choices. You can find the entire playlist of recipes on our website at caringplacetx.org/getfood. To get your taste buds ready, here's the latest video using butternut squash!
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Need a Quick Guide to our Hours & Services? |
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Click on the image below to download a pdf flyer you can print & share! Thank you for being an ambassador for The Caring Place! Please stay tuned through Social Media and the Media section of our website for further modifications to our schedule during 2021. All locations of The Caring Place will be closed Monday, July 5th in observance of Independence Day.
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Thank you for your support! |
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