For the poor will never cease to be in the land; therefore I command you, saying,
“You shall freely open your hand to your brother, to your needy and poor in your land."

Deuteronomy 15:11

MONTHLY MEETINGS

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

THE LATEST NEWS

Statistics for May 2008

Food Distributed - 8,523 Pounds
Families/People Served - 278/657
Soup Cafe - 164 Served
TEFAP - 145 Boxes
Food Donations - 2,565 Pounds

Statistics for June 2008

Food Distributed - 8,857 Pounds
Families/People Served - 278/684
Soup Cafe - 204 Served
TEFAP - 120 Boxes
Food Donations - 2,460 Pounds

Project Night Night

This organization is dedicated to improving the lives of homeless children one sweet child at a time. Project Night Night donates individual duffle bags filled with a security blanket, children's books, and a stuffed animal to children ages newborn to 10 in homeless shelters.

Lisa Browning of Franklin gave several of these bags to CareNet to distribute when appropropriate. Thank you Lisa for this kind gesture.

CareNet Thrift Store
by Sara Doolitle

Donations to our Thrift Store help our community in so many ways. Aside from some of the more obvious reasons, one example is particularly worth sharing. A few months ago a woman and small child came to the door just at closing time.

The woman asked if she could please look quickly for a pair of shoes. Happliy, she found a pair to fit the little girl who was going to start attending church.

Recently the same woman was in the store and asked if I remembered her. She wanted to let us know she was Baptized the previous Sunday. So, in a very small way, CareNet played a part in God's much larger plan. Every shopper's circumstance is unique and each donation truly a blessing.

Thank Your for your Continued Donations to CareNet

During the month of April 2008 the following made donations to the CareNet Pantry:

CHURCHES:
Bethel UMC, Burningtown Baptist, Clark's Chapel UMC, Cornerstone Presbyterian, First Baptist, First Presbyterian, First United Methodist, Hickory Knoll UMC, Iotla UMC, Latter Day Saints, Patton UMC, Resurrection Lutheran, Ridge Crest Baptist, St. Agnes Episcopal, St. John's Episcopal, Snow Hill UMC, Spiritual Light Center and Wells Grove Baptist, Windy Gap Adult Sunday School, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

OTHERS:
Bi-Lo, Ingle's, Daybreak Rotary, Rotary Club of Franklin, FHS Cheerleaders, Gem Country Republicans, Macon Program for Progress, High Mountain Squares, Kiwanis, FROGs, Otto Garden Club, Little Ceasars Pizza, Mountain Estates, Macon County Democrats, Tasteslands (Otto), and U.S. Postal Service.

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Volunteers Needed

Call today to find out how you can volunteer with CareNet 828.369.2642.

CareNet's Ministries

Women Support Group
This meeting on Mondays at 10 a.m. has been slow going, but steady. Maureen Bishop and Maggie Northrup are collaborating encouragement through the scriptures for women seeking Christian comfort regarding issues of daily living. This is a spiritual uplift for our women clients in crisis.

Narcotics Anonymous
Every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in our Boardroom sits a group of individuals who rally together to support one another regarding addictions. This is the Narcotics Anonymous group. This group isn't just for the teenager, but involves all men and women of all ages. Our prayers for all involved.

Recovering Ministries Bible Study
Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the CareNet Office. First Alliance Church is coordinating another opportunity for fellowship and support through God's word. This is a co-ed Bible Study for clients looking for insight and spiritual freedom.

For more information on any of these ministries call us at 828.369.2642.