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.

ANNOUNCEMENT

CareNet Offices will be closed Monday, September 6, 2010, for Labor Day.

Thrift Store Announces New Hours

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 UPCOMING . . .

August 30 - September 4:
Winter Clothes Come Out
Pillows 50% off / Luggage 25 % off

September 6-11:
Shoes 25% off / Bathing Suits & Shorts 50% off/ Pictures & frames 50% off

September 13-18:
GRANDPARENTS DAY - September 12
All craft items 25% off / Books 50% off / Music 50%

September 20-25:
FALL BEGINS – Sept. 23
Sweaters 50% / Linens 25% / Lamps 50%

September 27-October 2:
Coats & Jackets 25% / Belts & ties 50%

NEEDS: Plastic or paper shopping bags and newspaper for wrapping glass.

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

Volunteers Needed

CareNet is open to clients Four days a week , Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. We need additional volunteers in the office and the Thrift Store. Please let us know if you can help by calling the CareNet Offices at (828) 369-2642.

MONTHLY REPORT (July 2010)

FOOD PANTRY

Food Donations (pounds) - 8,377*
Pounds of Food Given - 11,602
Number of Families Served - 371
Number of People - 704
Number Served Soup Cafe - 652

ITEMS NEEDED: Canned meat, canned soup, potatoes (all kinds), boxed meals, Noodles/pasta, paper towels, toothpaste, adult toothbrushes, Powdered laundry detergent, bars of soap, deodorants, feminine supplies, toilet paper

VOLUNTEER HOURS

Thrift Store - 603 hrs.
Office - 1,400.25 hrs.
TOTAL: 2,003.25 hrs.