For the 13th year in a row, the Rev. Eric Johns of the Buffalo Dream Center spent Thanksgiving week living on the streets. His goal is to raise awareness of homeless-ness and poverty and to raise money for Christmas presents and meals for people in need.
Johns’ latest stint as a homeless man, which ended Saturday morning, was a usual one for the pastor and his two cohorts — the Rev. Pat Fleming of the Amherst Church of the Nazarene and Keith Cauley, a formerly homeless man who now belongs to Johns’ church.
UCI World Cup - Koksijde U23 Men
Jan Gert Bosman leads Dutch riders in domination of the field in the second
round of the U23 World Cup - Lars van der Haar leads overall standings...
In the U23 categories the Dutch riders dominated the podium, taking the top 5
places led by Gert-Jan Bosman who won his first ever World Cup round leading
with 5 seconds at the finish.
Has 2011 been a really good year for you? Here are ten places to get your spouse the ultimate gift.
King Auto Sales, 633 Route 25A, Rocky Point: One of the few dealers in Miller Place-Rocky Point. King Auto Mall deals mainly with used vehicles.
Competition Toyota of Middle Island, 910 Middle Country Road, Middle Island: Camry remains one of the most popular car models produced. The Highlander Hybrid clocks in at 28 MPG.
P.O. Box 1633Belmont NC 28012 www.catherineshouseinc.org Program: Catherine's House is a transitional home and program for women and mothers with children who are homeless. Material wishes: Used cars that are safe and drivable, pots and pans, silverware, copy paper, Kleenex, funding for medical expenses and counseling services. Volunteer needs: repairs, paint, baby-sit, reception office, and special projects Minimum volunteer time: No minimum. To help: Sister Carmelita Hagan, 704-825-9599 6800 Saint Peter's Lane Matthews NC 28015 Skills based non-profit school with strong academics which serves the needs of student's with Asperser's Syndrome and children with similar social and communication challenges. Grades 3-8 (ages 8-14). We also offer summer camps to help students make friends, enjoy socializing in a group setting. Donations for need-based scholarships for school and camp, IT and Technology equipment and support for classrooms, sensory-based and OT equipment to support student needs, PE instructor funding (fencing, yoga, golf, group problem solving via indoor and outdoor challenges), music instruction and resources, theatre instruction and resources, film and photography instruction and resources, high interest novels (fiction and non-fiction) for student library, raised vegetable garden supplies. PE instructor, music instruction, theatre instruction, film and photography instruction, chess instruction, math tutor, art instructor, guest speakers with subject matter expertise in: science, history, archeology, dinosaurs, animation, astronomy, video game development, poetry, the fine arts, graphic design, film, photography. one hour a week Michelle Smith, head of school, 704-644-4407 10550 Independence Pointe Pkwy, Suite 301 Matthews NC 28105 The Peace and Justice Clinic is a faith-based ministry of the United Methodist Church providing welcome, hospitality and compassion along with free immigration legal services. The Peace and Justice Clinic needs cash or in-kind donations of office supplies as well as volunteers. All volunteers will need to be trained before volunteering. Their primary job will be hospitality, and other jobs will be interpreting, child care, interviewing, copying documents, organizing the office, and pastoral care. Two hours (plus training). Alexandria Jones, 336-483-5754 113 N. Ames St. Matthews NC 28105 The Matthews Free Medical Clinic provides free health care to the low-income, uninsured of Mecklenburg and Union Counties. The Clinic provides well patient care, treatment of chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, a women's clinic, a psychiatry clinic, and a dental outreach program. Financial donations, office supplies (especially copy paper and postage stamps), bus tokens, gift cards (gas, groceries, etc.), Prodigy blood glucose test strips. Doctors, nurses, dentists, dental hygienists, interpreters, receptionists, social workers, grant writers, fundraisers, general volunteers Amber Tracewell, executive director, 704-841-8882 608-A Matthews Mint Hill Road Matthews NC 28105 Bright Blessings is a 501c3 nonprofit organization serving homeless children and families across the greater Charlotte region. Our two programs, Bless-A-Birthday and Bless-A-Baby, bring joy, cultivate self worth, and provide support to children and families in need. All items must be new. Unwrapped gifts for children of all ages; baby care supplies; baby blankets and clothing; toiletries and care-essentials for children; blankets; backpacks; wrapping supplies; financial contributions. Weekday volunteers, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Special event volunteers, weekends and evenings. Adopt-a-Party group volunteers. Volunteer times vary. Amy Cervantes; 704-846-2329 P.O. Box 681 Matthews NC 28105 Making It a Better Place is a grass roots effort made up of all volunteers. We promote the importance of the family unit. Showcasing that fun, fitness and volunteerism is essential for a strong family unity. One eventful day starts with a Family Fun Festival moving into our Gala Ball ending the evening. All proceeds go to other local charities. Until details on the charities we will showcase for next year, cash donations are the best to help aide in next years big event. Our Family Fun Festival is free to families so your donations will help keep it that way. Lots of opportunity to volunteer with us as we are completely run on volunteers. Please contact us to discuss the immediate needs. No minimum. 1020 Crews Road Suite N Matthews NC 28105 Conducts Biblically-based soccer camps, clinics, teams and international tours to meet the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of youth around the world. 704-841-8644 224 Robinlynn Road Matthews NC 28105 Noah's Team of Charlotte is a local volunteer program supporting Canine Assistants, a non-profit provider of service dogs for children and adults with physical disabilities, seizure disorders and other special needs. We receive no government funding, relying on the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations. Recipients are only asked to perform community service in lieu of payment. Volunteers are needed to help with fundraisers and educational and civic presentations. Between Thanksgiving and through the holiday season, gift-wrapping volunteers are needed for Belk in South Park. Gift wrappers are welcome for three hour shifts. Joy, 704-651-8170; or Susan, 704-608-2596 3127 Weddington Road Matthews NC 28105 The cost to send one child with autism to a week of summer camp at Camp Boomerang is $450. Contact the Siskey YMCA for Camp Boomerang volunteer information. P.O. Box 2008 Matthews NC 28106 Habitat for Humanity of Matthews seeks to provide safe, affordable homes for qualifying families. We accept monetary donations and our Habitat Matthews ReStore accepts donations of household items such as furniture, books, building materials, lighting, cabinetry, shelving, and appliances. Habitat Matthews seeks volunteers to participate in home-building and landscape projects, to work at the ReStore, serve on committees, and teach homeowner education classes. No minimum. "administrative office, 704-847-4266 ; ReStore, 704-845-2760"
Madonna was "a joy" to work with on the set of 'W.E'.
Actress Andrea Riseborough - who plays lead Wallis Simpson in the movie, which was written and co-produced by the signer - found the star's "passion and strength" in telling the tale of the American socialite "infectious".
DECATUR, Nov 26, 2011 (Herald & Review - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- The Voltanator is ready to charge into Central Illinois classrooms and teach kids how to stay safe around electricity.
The computer game character is part of a package of online and printed materials called Kids Act On Energy available from Ameren Illinois. The package, which meets Illinois Learning Standards, is free and includes natural gas safety lessons. The utility said more than 125,000 students in its service area already are learning from it.
