THANK YOU!

Thank you to all our readers who respond to the needs and opportunities posted on Bulletin Board! Small (and large) contributions can have a big impact. Thank you so much!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tomorrow! Tuesday, May 15, will be our Bridges Out of Poverty Training – 2 Hour Overview from 1-3 p.m. at Church Street United Methodist Church, 900 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. When you work with someone in need, do you wonder why they make certain choices? Do you wish they would experience faster success?  Do you give them “the look” when they just don’t get it? If so, this training overview is for you. The cost is $10 per person to cover materials. Registration required: contact Jessica at 251.1591 x8 or jessica@compassioncoalition.org.

Compassion Coalition has a fun opportunity to receive FREE additional training and resources to supplement our Bridges Out of Poverty training materials. Just follow the link below and check COMPASSION COALITION as your favorite non-profit using Bridges training materials. Voting ends today! https://www.facebook.com/bridgesoutofpoverty.

Compassion Coalition has always been committed to being involved with our public schools. The proposed Knox County Schools budget provides a great opportunity to engage in thoughtful dialogue on this important issue. We encourage our readers to become better informed. Possible resources include an article in the News Sentinel:  http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2012/apr/22/support-our-schools-budget-boost-would-help-a-of/; a video on the Knox County Schools website: http://knoxschools.org/; the Support Our Schools website: www.bethebestknox.com; and a packet of information listed on the home page of our website: www.compassioncoalition.org.

DRIVE AT FIVE

Monday, May 21, Teresa Lawson, Director of the Manor at Northgate Terrace will be Grant’s guest on Drive at Five. The Manor offers supportive services for seniors wanting to maintain an independent life style.

SUPPORTING LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

Do you have a wheelchair, shower seat, transfer bench, or heavy-duty rolling walker you no longer need? The East Tennessee Technology Access Center (ETTAC), a non-profit, has a ReUse program that provides durable medical equipment to people with disabilities who cannot afford to pay for an item or the insurance co-pay. The waiting list of people needing this equipment, especially very large wheelchairs, continues to grow. If you can donate any of these items please contact Jeff Drum at 219.0130.

The YWCA Transitional Housing program is in need of new twin bedding (sheets, pillows, and comforters), grocery cards, and USB storage devices. The Transitional Housing program provides a home that gives women the time needed to become responsible and independent. If you can help with these needs, please contact Danielle Benson at 523.6126.

The Manor at Northgate is in need of Tide laundry detergent, dryer sheets, tall kitchen trash bags, and lemon floor cleaner. The Manor offers supportive services to seniors. If you can help with these needs please contact Teresa Lawson at 403.1410 or tlawson@kcdc.org.