News Around
the Corner
April 2015
THE 14TH AND CHESTNUT COMMUNITY CENTER'S MISSION IS TO BE A PARTNER WITH AND PROVIDE MINISTRY TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AROUND THE CENTER IN
ORDER TO ASSIST WITH A VARIETY OF SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Clothes Closet
2
Summer
2
Cook Books
2
Needs List
3&4
Banquet
5&6
Volunteer
7
Spotlight!
Verse of the
Month:
2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,
he is a new creation; the old is
gone, the new has
come!”
Spring!!
At the end of the month, the kids had their spring break. We
took the boys on a special field trip one afternoon to Deming
Park to play on the equipment. Another afternoon, we took the
girls on a special field trip to the Children’s Museum. They had
a great time exploring and learning about animals, the human
body, weather and many other things. Both groups enjoyed the
outings and will have something to share with their friends
when they return to school on Monday.
Did you know?
How many food requests did Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard fulfill during the year
2014?
Answer on Page 2
Clothes Closet
We are in desperate need for kids clothing in our
clothes closet! We accept both new and gently used
clothes. We are especially looking for clothes for
our younger kids, sizes 5 to 12. Many of our kids
are in need of clothes that fit properly, but we do not
have anything that is their size. We are also looking
for gently used shoes and new underclothing.
Summer is Coming!!
We are getting excited about summer!! We are looking for college students to apply to
be a summer intern! Training week will be June 1st through the 5th. This is a time to get
to know the other staff that you will be working with and also to find out what’s expected for the summer. Our last day for the program will be August 7th. Hours will be
Monday through Friday, 8am to 2pm! We are also in need of items for the summer. We
are looking for craft supplies to use this summer. They can either be premade craft kits,
or they can be individual items such as construction paper, stickers, paint, beads, or any
other items. Grumbling Tummies Café is looking for items for sack lunches such as lunch
meat, pudding cups, juice pouches, and several other food items. For more information,
come in or contact Heather Slee at 812-232-3126.
This past month, we have teamed up with Junior Achievement and WVHRA to
start teaching our middle school and high school students on Thursday nights
how to prepare for applying, interviewing, and accepting a job. They are able to
interact with two different professionals each week for 1 hour. The kids are learning different skills and preparing for their future! We appreciate each of the professionals who work with our kids to encourage them to reach for a brighter future!
Did you know?
During the course of 2014, Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard fulfilled over 13,300 food requests.
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NEWS AROUND THE CORNER
April 2015
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NEEDS LIST
14 and Chestnut Community Center
1403 Chestnut Street. Terre Haute, IN 47807. Phone: 812.232.3126
Email: [email protected]
Visit our Website! 14thandchestnut.weebly.com
Thank You for your support of what we do! We truly would not be here without
you! PRAY for God’s blessing on our children and their families. Pray also that God will
continue to move through the ministry of the Center and provide for all of its needs.
BIGGEST NEEDS
These are the areas where we could use the most help in the month of
April:
Craft Supplies- We are looking for construction paper, pre-made kits, or
objects to paint.
Clothes– Sizes 5 to 12 for both boys and girls.
Summer Interns-Any high school graduates or college students wanting to
work with kids for the summer.
GRUMBLING TUMMIES CAFÉ
Serving daily snack and dinner throughout the school year. Help us keep their bellies full!
Our biggest need for the kitchen is meat and fresh fruits and vegetables
We are also in need of containers to store cooked meat in and freeze.
We are also accepting any donations of canned or boxed food as well as main staples
like bread and sugar.
MOTHER HUBBARD’S PANTRY
Please help us keep our emergency pantry stocked to help people in our community in an
extreme time of need.
Our biggest need for the food pantry is meat like hot dogs, spam, tuna to
make a complete meal. We are also in major need of Mac and Cheese!
We are also accepting donations of canned and boxed goods as well as supplies
for babies such as diapers, wipes, and jars of baby food.
MERIT MART REWARDS STORE
Help us reward our kids for good behavior! The store is where children can spend the
play money they earn on hygiene products, toys, books, crafts, school supplies, etc.
We accept donations of new or gently used items for the Merit Mart.
Our biggest need is hygiene products especially for boys, such as deodorant, body wash, shaving cream, etc.
We also accept toys, school supplies, jewelry, and candy for the children.
CLOTHES CLOSETS
Once a week, any of our registered children can go to the clothes closet and get NEW OR
GENTLY USED clothing to keep them clean and warm. All donations are appreciated!
Our biggest need is new underwear and new boxers for our kids in any sizes.
We are also in need of clothes from size 5 to 12 for both girls and boys.
We accept clothes for kids from size 5 up to adult XL.
MOMS MATTER
Where mothers can get together and encourage each other through their daily parenting
struggles. Each mom in attendance is given a small gift. Help us encourage them!
Gift baskets, lotions, bath items, candles, picture frames, and any other gift a mom
might like
Gift cards for gas, dining out, or local grocery stores
BUILDING & GROUNDS
Cleaning supplies—Pledge, Windex, paper towels, liquid pump hand soap, toilet bowl
cleaner, Ajax detergent, liquid dish soap, Goo Gone or Murphy Oil Soap, 409, Spic
and Span
Old cell phones or old printer cartridges
Thank you for your continued prayers and support!
14th and Chestnut Community Center
1403 Chestnut Street. Terre Haute, IN 47807. Phone: 812.232.3126
[email protected]
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Volunteer Spotlight!
Meet Michelle Welch. She is a volunteer at
the Food Pantry every Tuesday. She is a
homemaker who enjoys reading, thrift shopping, playing cards and board games, working on home improvements, gardening,
camping, and going to the Florida beaches
for vacation. She has been married for 25
years and has a 14 year old daughter. She
has been helping in the food pantry for the
past year and states, “I couldn’t ask to volunteer with a better group of good, loving people. They are inspirational and a light to me.”
We are thankful for her dedication and all of
the hard work she has put in at the food pantry each week.
Meet Laura Dever. Laura is a volunteer at Grumbling Tummies Café each
week and is also a Liaison for 1st Baptist Church. She has been with the center for 6 years. She collects antiques and anything vintage from the 1950s as
a hobby. She loves to walk and read. She is also actively involved in the community. She mentors for Kids Hope Program, 100 Women Who Care, help
with Backpack Program at Lost Creek, volunteers at 1st Baptist Church. She
is a social worker who works with low income pregnant women at Union Hospital. She also works with Home Studies to prepare and mentor perspective
adoptive parents and pregnant women looking at adoption. She is a friendly
visitor for shut ins. She states,
“I see the positive changes we
are making in the children’s
lives. They will recognize me in
public and ask if I will be at the
center this week.” We are
thankful for her dedication and
all of the hard work she has put
in at the center each week.
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14th & Chestnut Community Center
1403 Chestnut Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
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Help make a Difference in a Child’s Life
Here are some ways you can help out at the Center:
Wills and Bequests—Gifts will be invested to insure quality services
for youth in the future.
Memorial Honor Gifts—Gifts made in memory of a deceased loved
one or in honor of a family member or friend.
14th and Chestnut
Community Center
1403 Chestnut St.
Terre Haute, IN 47807
812-232-3126
In-kind Gifts—Gifts such as clothing, toiletries and household items
can also be donated. For current list of needs, see pages 3 and 4.
After School Schedule
Monday—Friday
3:00—6:00 pm
Snack served at 3:00 pm
Dinner served at 5:30 pm
Monetary Donations—Checks made payable to: 14th and Chestnut
Community Center, 1403 Chestnut St., Terre Haute, IN 47807.
Executive Director
Rev. Bill Felts
Endowment Fund—If you would like to contribute to our
Endowment Fund through the Wabash Valley Community
Foundation, contact Bill Felts at 812-232-3126.
Program Director
Heather Slee