When: Collecting the entire month of February
What: Pregnancy Resource Center is in desperate need of: paper towels, hand soap, Kleenex's and cleaned recycled shopping bags. They also need diapers (All sizes), wipes, baby wash, baby oil, baby shampoo, baby powder.
Celebration...During the month of January the Pregnancy Center witnessed three women come to Christ, and 1 abortion- minded client choose life. They would like to thank you for your continued support of the work they are doing and let you know you are making a difference in our community.
Where: Pregnancy Resource Center, 125 N. Tradd St., Statesville, N.C., 28677
Contact: Vickie Miglin 704-871-0338 or e-mail at vmiglin@prcstatesville.org
Current Opportunities
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Supplies for SCAN
Opportunity available through: February 29th, 2012
What: Supplies needed:
Letter size manila file folders
- Copy Paper
- 3 Ring binders
- Paper towels
- Bathroom tissue
- Heavy Duty Binder Clips (All Sizes)
- #10 Business Envelopes
- Pens
- Dry Erase Markers
- Standard Size Staples
Why: SCAN works to create positive and effective parent-child relationships. Building hope for children and families through education, counseling, and intervention programs to help stop child abuse now. They offer programs that connect parents with compassionate and well-trained professionals as well as opportunities to meet with other parents in the community who are looking to develop the same.
When: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Where: Child and Parenting Center, 207 Walnut Street, Statesville, NC 28677. 704-878-2227 or e-mail Amy Eisele at amy@iredellscan.org
What: Supplies needed:
Letter size manila file folders
- Copy Paper
- 3 Ring binders
- Paper towels
- Bathroom tissue
- Heavy Duty Binder Clips (All Sizes)
- #10 Business Envelopes
- Pens
- Dry Erase Markers
- Standard Size Staples
Why: SCAN works to create positive and effective parent-child relationships. Building hope for children and families through education, counseling, and intervention programs to help stop child abuse now. They offer programs that connect parents with compassionate and well-trained professionals as well as opportunities to meet with other parents in the community who are looking to develop the same.
When: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Where: Child and Parenting Center, 207 Walnut Street, Statesville, NC 28677. 704-878-2227 or e-mail Amy Eisele at amy@iredellscan.org
Thursday, January 26, 2012
SCAN of Iredell County volunteer position
Opportunity available until position is filled
What: Looking for volunteer for the At Risk Kids Program. At Risk Kids (ARK) is an intervention program for adolescents (age 10 - 17) who have involvement with the Juvenile Court System or for youth whose behavior demonstrates that they may be in danger of entering the Juvenile Justice System.
The goal is to provide home based intervention by providing parenting skills, problem-solving skills and positive life skills to youth and parents.
Why: SCAN works to create positive and effective parent-child relationships. Building hope for children and families through education, counseling, and intervention programs to help stop child abuse now. They offer programs that connect parents with compassionate and well-trained professionals as well as opportunities to meet with other parents in the community who are looking to develop the same.
When: Please call for additional information
Where: Child and Parenting Center, 207 Walnut Street, Statesville, NC 28677. 704-878-2227 or e-mail Amy Eisele at amy@iredellscan.org
What: Looking for volunteer for the At Risk Kids Program. At Risk Kids (ARK) is an intervention program for adolescents (age 10 - 17) who have involvement with the Juvenile Court System or for youth whose behavior demonstrates that they may be in danger of entering the Juvenile Justice System.
The goal is to provide home based intervention by providing parenting skills, problem-solving skills and positive life skills to youth and parents.
Why: SCAN works to create positive and effective parent-child relationships. Building hope for children and families through education, counseling, and intervention programs to help stop child abuse now. They offer programs that connect parents with compassionate and well-trained professionals as well as opportunities to meet with other parents in the community who are looking to develop the same.
When: Please call for additional information
Where: Child and Parenting Center, 207 Walnut Street, Statesville, NC 28677. 704-878-2227 or e-mail Amy Eisele at amy@iredellscan.org
Platelet/Blood Donation at CBCC
Opportunity available through: February. 25, 2012
Our Life Group is hosting a Platelet/Blood
Drive to save lives in the Carolinas. We are looking for YOU to donate to help treatment
of serious illness, including cancer and leukemia, and for heart and transplant surgery
patients.
Why: To save lives in the name of Jesus.
When: Specifically February 25, 2012 Need to schedule an appointment between
7:30a.m. and 3:30p.m.
Where: Community Blood Center of the Carolinas 4447 South Blvd. Charlotte, NC
Contact: Sherry Montero @ 704-450-2264 or sherrylynn13@gmail.com Or you can
contact Constance Flynt @ the CBCC directly: 704-972-4734
Our Life Group is hosting a Platelet/Blood
Drive to save lives in the Carolinas. We are looking for YOU to donate to help treatment
of serious illness, including cancer and leukemia, and for heart and transplant surgery
patients.
Why: To save lives in the name of Jesus.
When: Specifically February 25, 2012 Need to schedule an appointment between
7:30a.m. and 3:30p.m.
Where: Community Blood Center of the Carolinas 4447 South Blvd. Charlotte, NC
Contact: Sherry Montero @ 704-450-2264 or sherrylynn13@gmail.com Or you can
contact Constance Flynt @ the CBCC directly: 704-972-4734
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Mooresville Soup Kitchen Needs
Opportunity available through: February 6th, 2012
What: Supplies needed:
* Large containers of salad dressing (ranch, thousand island, french),
* Apple Sauce
* Brillo pads
* Paper towels
* Plastic Forks
* Napkins
Why: Food to support the work of providing nourishing meals, fellowship and encouragement to those in need in our community.
When: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-1:00pm
Where: Mooresville Soup Kitchen, 275 South Broad Street, Mooresville, NC 28115
Contact: Jody Schwandt at jody@mooresvillesoupkitchen.com or drop items off directly at Mooresville Soup Kitchen
What: Supplies needed:
* Large containers of salad dressing (ranch, thousand island, french),
* Apple Sauce
* Brillo pads
* Paper towels
* Plastic Forks
* Napkins
Why: Food to support the work of providing nourishing meals, fellowship and encouragement to those in need in our community.
When: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-1:00pm
Where: Mooresville Soup Kitchen, 275 South Broad Street, Mooresville, NC 28115
Contact: Jody Schwandt at jody@mooresvillesoupkitchen.com or drop items off directly at Mooresville Soup Kitchen
Disaster Relief Basic Training class
The Baptist Men’s Association has a Disaster Relief Basic Training class scheduled for March 16/17th in the Raleigh NC.The cost is $40 per person and George Kelley will be coordinating a trip for volunteers interested from The Cove.
If interested read the below information and visit the Men’s Baptist Web site @ http://www.baptistsonmission.org/Training/Training-Opportunities/Disaster-Relief-Training/Disaster-Relief-Training-Region-4-Basic Should you sign up e-mail George Kelley, his e-mail address is: george.kelley@usairways.com he will keep you in the loop on traveling together to the training.
Schedule: Check-in begins at 2:30 on Friday. Classes from 4:30 - 10 p.m. We finish on Saturday by 3 p.m. If you cannot arrive for class on Friday by 5:15 p.m. please choose another date and location to participate.
Accommodations: 3 meals (Fri. supper, Sat. breakfast and lunch). This is an OVERNIGHT training. Participants will sleep at the facility/church dormitory style, men and women separated. Bring your cot/air mattress and anything you need for sleeping. We do NOT provide sleep gear, only space! Showers provided.
Age for all disciplines except Recovery: 18+. Recovery 15+ With Parent
To Register: Locate Region under map below and click on the link. Participants registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Training class size is limited. Registered Volunteers will be contacted approximately 1 week before the event with exact location information.
Administration: volunteers learn how to manage the paperwork associated with running a disaster operation.
Communications: for amateur radio operators and IT professionals. Need HAM license or IT network experience.
Disaster Relief Chaplaincy: provide spiritual care and encouragement to volunteers and survivors, requires background check (provided by NCBM) and reference letter 30 days BEFORE training.
Disaster Relief Temporary Child Care: Emergency child care training requires background check by NCBM.
International Search & Rescue: for volunteers with US credentials and/or experience including Medical Professionals. Team members are expected to respond INTERNATIONALLY within 24 hours of notification if possible. Requires passport.
Mass Feeding: Learn food safety and preparation for mass feeding. Volunteers prepare breakfast and lunch on Saturday.
Medical Reserve Corps: domestic and international response. Must have a current NC medical license.
Recovery: Help homeowners recover by using mud-out, chainsaw, and temporary repair. Age 15+ w/parent.
Shower/Laundry: Covers setup, maintenance, and use of shower/laundry units.
Cost for Basic Training: $40, includes training manual, hat, shirt, id badge, mirror hanger and 3 meals. NON-REFUNDABLE. Credit Card/Checks accepted.
Note: The training is designed to be as realistic as possible. Flexibility is key to having a good experience. Please do not register for this training if you cannot stay for the entire event.
If interested read the below information and visit the Men’s Baptist Web site @ http://www.baptistsonmission.org/Training/Training-Opportunities/Disaster-Relief-Training/Disaster-Relief-Training-Region-4-Basic Should you sign up e-mail George Kelley, his e-mail address is: george.kelley@usairways.com he will keep you in the loop on traveling together to the training.
This basic training is the way you get your foot in the door of NCBM Disaster Relief. If you've never trained with us before, you're in the right place. It is a 2 day orientation to the Disaster Relief ministry which includes history, policies, procedures, and technical training in the field you choose.
Schedule: Check-in begins at 2:30 on Friday. Classes from 4:30 - 10 p.m. We finish on Saturday by 3 p.m. If you cannot arrive for class on Friday by 5:15 p.m. please choose another date and location to participate.
Accommodations: 3 meals (Fri. supper, Sat. breakfast and lunch). This is an OVERNIGHT training. Participants will sleep at the facility/church dormitory style, men and women separated. Bring your cot/air mattress and anything you need for sleeping. We do NOT provide sleep gear, only space! Showers provided.
Age for all disciplines except Recovery: 18+. Recovery 15+ With Parent
To Register: Locate Region under map below and click on the link. Participants registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Training class size is limited. Registered Volunteers will be contacted approximately 1 week before the event with exact location information.
Administration: volunteers learn how to manage the paperwork associated with running a disaster operation.
Communications: for amateur radio operators and IT professionals. Need HAM license or IT network experience.
Disaster Relief Chaplaincy: provide spiritual care and encouragement to volunteers and survivors, requires background check (provided by NCBM) and reference letter 30 days BEFORE training.
Disaster Relief Temporary Child Care: Emergency child care training requires background check by NCBM.
International Search & Rescue: for volunteers with US credentials and/or experience including Medical Professionals. Team members are expected to respond INTERNATIONALLY within 24 hours of notification if possible. Requires passport.
Mass Feeding: Learn food safety and preparation for mass feeding. Volunteers prepare breakfast and lunch on Saturday.
Medical Reserve Corps: domestic and international response. Must have a current NC medical license.
Recovery: Help homeowners recover by using mud-out, chainsaw, and temporary repair. Age 15+ w/parent.
Shower/Laundry: Covers setup, maintenance, and use of shower/laundry units.
Cost for Basic Training: $40, includes training manual, hat, shirt, id badge, mirror hanger and 3 meals. NON-REFUNDABLE. Credit Card/Checks accepted.
Note: The training is designed to be as realistic as possible. Flexibility is key to having a good experience. Please do not register for this training if you cannot stay for the entire event.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Solace Host Family Meeting, January 30
Monday, January 30, 7 pm, Williamson's Chapel UMC in Mooresville. Interested in becoming involved in international mission work? How about bringing the mission field right into your home? Solace for the Children is a nonprofit organization that provides medical and dental care to children in need from the war-torn country of Afghanistan. Children travel to the United States for six weeks during the summer to receive the medical treatment that they need. Solace is looking for volunteers to provide a loving host family for these children while they are here.
HOST FAMILY INFORMATION MEETING: if you are interested in finding out more on how to become a host family this summer there is a Solace for the Children Host Family Information meeting scheduled for next Monday evening, Jan. 30, 7 pm, at Williamson's Chapel UMC in Mooresville, NC. The meeting is in the Chapel (the doors face Williamson Rd). This is a time to learn more about Solace for the Children, being a host family, fundraising opportunities, and time for questions for the organization.
If you are unable to attend but would like information please contact Asheli Thompson at athompson@tphfostercare.com.
HOST FAMILY INFORMATION MEETING: if you are interested in finding out more on how to become a host family this summer there is a Solace for the Children Host Family Information meeting scheduled for next Monday evening, Jan. 30, 7 pm, at Williamson's Chapel UMC in Mooresville, NC. The meeting is in the Chapel (the doors face Williamson Rd). This is a time to learn more about Solace for the Children, being a host family, fundraising opportunities, and time for questions for the organization.
If you are unable to attend but would like information please contact Asheli Thompson at athompson@tphfostercare.com.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Bridges Out of Poverty Class
Opportunity available through:
Wednesday Day Classes: Feb. 1 from 9:00 am to 11:30 for 6 weeks
Thursday Evening Classes: Thurs, Feb 2 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for 6 weeks
Saturday Day Classes: Sat, Feb 4th 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for two consecutive Saturdays (You are welcome to pack a light lunch/snack for midday break)
What: Bridges out of Poverty Class
Why: To teach people about poverty and how to make a difference in our community. Class is designed educate and train people on how to effectively mentor a family out of poverty. “Teaching a man to fish”. 42 -47% of children in our community are on free or reduced lunches, which means that 1 in 3 of our children are living in poverty. “This is Our Community – It our Responsibility” Help move families out of poverty. Every one of us has a role.
Where: All classes offered at 100 Beam Drive (Old Mission location), Mooresville, NC
Contact: Please RSVP (mart704@aol.com) if you are interested in attending any of these classes. If you would like more information about these programs, please visit our website at www.mooresvillechristianmission.org.
Wednesday Day Classes: Feb. 1 from 9:00 am to 11:30 for 6 weeks
Thursday Evening Classes: Thurs, Feb 2 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for 6 weeks
Saturday Day Classes: Sat, Feb 4th 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for two consecutive Saturdays (You are welcome to pack a light lunch/snack for midday break)
What: Bridges out of Poverty Class
Why: To teach people about poverty and how to make a difference in our community. Class is designed educate and train people on how to effectively mentor a family out of poverty. “Teaching a man to fish”. 42 -47% of children in our community are on free or reduced lunches, which means that 1 in 3 of our children are living in poverty. “This is Our Community – It our Responsibility” Help move families out of poverty. Every one of us has a role.
Where: All classes offered at 100 Beam Drive (Old Mission location), Mooresville, NC
Contact: Please RSVP (mart704@aol.com) if you are interested in attending any of these classes. If you would like more information about these programs, please visit our website at www.mooresvillechristianmission.org.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Benefit for Pregnancy Resource Center
Pregnancy Resource Center is having a mid-winter fun benefit to raise money for Pregnancy Resource Center. Half of your admission automatically goes to the PRC and you get an evening of indoor fun with the family. Admission is $10 a person, which includes an armband that provides unlimited Laser Tag, rides and Fun Zone
When: Thursday, January 26th
Where: FunStation 2000 in Statesville. Address is: 11415 Wilkesboro Hwy. Statesville, NC 28625
Contact: Pregnancy Resource Center, Vickie Miglin 704-871-0338 or Mike Daniels at FunStation, 704-838-0440
When: Thursday, January 26th
Where: FunStation 2000 in Statesville. Address is: 11415 Wilkesboro Hwy. Statesville, NC 28625
Contact: Pregnancy Resource Center, Vickie Miglin 704-871-0338 or Mike Daniels at FunStation, 704-838-0440
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