MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

Regular Board Meetings are held on the Third Tuesday of each month at 12 noon at CareNet's Headquarters at 130 Bidwell Street.

CareNet Thrift Store New Hours & Special Sales

After much prayer, we are so pleased to announce that the Thrift Store
will be open an additional two hours each day. Our new Thrift Store hours are 10am tol 6pm Monday - Friday and 10am to 4pm Saturday. It is our hope that more of our clients will be able to shop because of these extended hours.

Your continued donation of items to the store is greatly appreciated. We accepted most all household & clothing items during store hours. For information contact the CareNet Thrift Store at (828) 349-9064.

SPECIAL SALES FOR NOVEMBER . . .

During the month of November the Carenet Thrift Store, on Palmer Street, has many specials for you. All Pink tagged items are 50% off, and Blue tagged items are 75% off. In addition, the following weekly specials will make you thankful you came in to our store.

November 1-6:
50% off on all baskets, coffee cups, and mugs
25% off on all of our craft supplies

November 8-13:
50% off the regular price on all vases
25% off our winter coats & jackets and all linens

November 15-20:
50% off all lamps and lighting
25% off on shoes & boots and all jewelry

November 29-Dec 4t 50% off on books, luggage, movies & music

Because we are so thankful for our customers, we will have a storewide sale, 50% off on all merchandise, for our “Customer Appreciation Day” on November 26th.

Message from Vanessa Bailey, Executive Director

No . . . a very small word with definite negative meaning according to Webster Dictionary. NO matter how it is used there is no double definition or any other interpretation. As a child that word is heard from adults many times, as a warning or final answer. It’s a hard word to accept as a child and it is not any easier to accept as an adult, especially if it shatters hope.

Unfortunately, because of reduced finances and grants, our volunteers have had the unpleasant task of delivering the only answer currently available which is “no”. This is due to the economy which has touched every household in some form or fashion. The positive side is that it brings people closer together pooling resources and as a Christian keeps our eyes and faith toward our maker.

Pray Without Ceasing. 1 Thess. 5:17

Items Needed by the CareNet Food Pantry

Canned meat, Canned Soup, Potatoes, Boxed meals, Noodles, Pasta, Paper Towels, Toothpaste, Adult Toothbrushes, Powdered Laundry Detergent, Bar Soap, Deodorant, Feminine Supplies, Toilet Paper, Turkeys & Hams for Thanksgiving

MONTHLY REPORT (September 2010)

FOOD PANTRY

Food Donations (pounds) - 7,219 lbs.
Pounds of Food Given - 10,276 lbs.
Number of Families Served - 312
Number of People - 749
Number Served Soup Cafe - 507

VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR SEPTEMBER 2010

Thrift Store - 609 hrs.
Office - 1,165 hrs.
TOTAL: 1,774 hrs.