FROM DOREEN KELLY:
Hello Community Partners!
We are holding our first annual Resource Sharing Meeting for the Silverton Area on January 29th. We will be meeting from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, in the Council Chambers of the Community Center.
The purpose of the meeting is to find possible partnerships between groups to enhance resources. Over the years we have seen some great collaborations, such as local churches using their buses to help with Homer Davenport Days visitors, Las Aguilas high school students helping wrap presents for the Zenith Women’s Tree of Giving, Silverton Elks Lodge donating used cell phones to the high school tech club who convert the phones to be used by victims at the Women’s Crisis Center, Kiwanis Club serving food at the Community Picnic, various businesses donating prizes to school auctions, etc. The list is enormous! Yet, we are often contacted to see if we can find some additional assistance for various causes.
You received this e-mail because you belong to one of the following groups:
· Church club
· Social or fraternal club
· School or PTO, PFC, or PTA
· Non-profit or agency providing services in this area.
· Business active in supporting community events.
We will be sending out a form next week that requests some simple information from your group. We will be compiling that information and sending it out to you prior to the meeting. Information we are seeking includes what needs your group has and if there are any resources you can share. Examples include volunteers for events, locations for meetings, donations of goods, buyers for sales or tickets, etc.
Silverton is a great community, thanks to the efforts from all of you!
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you!
Doreen Kelly
Resource Coordinator
Silverton Together
(503)873-0405
dk@silverfalls.k12.or.us
Showing posts with label Silverton Resources and Needs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Silverton Resources and Needs. Show all posts
Jan 3, 2008
Oct 13, 2007
SACA’s Annual Food Drive Oct 20th
SACA’s Annual Food Drive is Saturday, October 20th. "We are low on food and could really use your help! Volunteers will be distributing empty grocery bags to homes in Silverton by October 17th. Please fill the bag and put it on your door step before 9:00am on October 20th. We are hoping to collect more than 10,000 lbs of nutritious non-perishable food. If you do not receive a bag, please drop off food at SACA, St. Paul’s Church (1410 Pine St.), or the Silverton Rite-Aid. To make other arrangements please contact Sally or Katherine at 503-873-3446."
The “Ten Most Wanted” items for the Food Bank:Cereal; Chili; Tuna; Pasta; Soup; Mac & Cheese; Tomato Sauce; Baking Items; Cooking Oil; Canned Fruit
The “Ten Most Wanted” items for the Food Bank:Cereal; Chili; Tuna; Pasta; Soup; Mac & Cheese; Tomato Sauce; Baking Items; Cooking Oil; Canned Fruit
Jul 24, 2007
Apple Tree School Supplies Drive
From Doreen Kelly
Resource Coordinator
Silverton Together
(503)873-0405
dk@silverfalls.k12.or.us
Hello Community Partners!
The students are working hard on the Apple Tree School Supplies Drive and will have all the trees and boxes ready on August 1st to be placed in area businesses, churches, clubs, and non-profits. The drive helps students in the Mt. Angel and Silver Falls school districts get the supplies they need to do well in school.
We have had many requests for a listing of all the school supplies that are needed. I have attached two files [NOTE - I CAN'T ATTACH THESE TO THE BLOG - YOU'LL NEED TO CONTACT DOREEN FOR THE LIST] that contain all the items and the quantities that were requested from the schools. We wanted to get these out as soon as possible, as many stores are holding sales on school supplies now. Please feel free to make copies to post, place in bulletins, or payroll envelopes.
Thank you for your support!
Resource Coordinator
Silverton Together
(503)873-0405
dk@silverfalls.k12.or.us
Hello Community Partners!
The students are working hard on the Apple Tree School Supplies Drive and will have all the trees and boxes ready on August 1st to be placed in area businesses, churches, clubs, and non-profits. The drive helps students in the Mt. Angel and Silver Falls school districts get the supplies they need to do well in school.
We have had many requests for a listing of all the school supplies that are needed. I have attached two files [NOTE - I CAN'T ATTACH THESE TO THE BLOG - YOU'LL NEED TO CONTACT DOREEN FOR THE LIST] that contain all the items and the quantities that were requested from the schools. We wanted to get these out as soon as possible, as many stores are holding sales on school supplies now. Please feel free to make copies to post, place in bulletins, or payroll envelopes.
Thank you for your support!
Feb 10, 2007
Foods Resource Bank Silverton Hills Project
The St Paul Social Justice Group met recently with Leah Stolte-Doerfler and offered our support for the "Foods Resource Bank Silverton Hills Project" Here is her update:
Foods Resource Bank Silverton Hills Project Prepares for Second Growing Year...
Roughly a year ago, a group of people within the Silverton Community came together with a common goal of responding to world hunger. Using a model that is widely known in Canada and the Mid-West, this group planted a local program called the Foods Resource Bank (FRB).
At its most basic level FRB is a Christian response to world hunger. It is how FRB approaches the problem that makes it both unique and successful. First, FRB does not provide emergency food assistance. FRB funds and teaches long-term food reliability programs in hungry countries.
Those projects are researched, implemented, and administered by faith-based organizations that are already in place in each context. This means that there are no start-up costs incurred by creating new agencies. Since the faith-based groups are in operation, credibility has already been established and each agency has first-hand knowledge about what sorts of farming practices are culturally, economically, and environmentally feasible. Ultimately, it is FRB’s goal to empower communities to feed themselves through sound, sustainable farming practices.
This is a farmer-to-farmer connection because it is via ‘growing projects’ in places of plenty—such as here in the Willamette Valley—that money is raised to fund the overseas programs.
The 2006 Silverton Hills Project was cattle: Twelve head of cows, five goats, a lamb, and a pig were raised and sold. The cattle project cleared $14.857.72 which was sent to Mtumba, Tanzania, a place that has been devastated by drought, famine, and AIDS.
In 2007, the India Chattisgarh Program will be the recipient of the money raised by the Silverton Hills Project.
Business owners, any interested individuals, or groups who want to learn more or join in this response to world hunger are encouraged to contact Leah Stolte-Doerfler (503.302.7712).
Check out FRB online at http://www.foodsresourcebank.org/ .
Lord, when did we see you hungry?
Foods Resource Bank Silverton Hills Project Prepares for Second Growing Year...
Roughly a year ago, a group of people within the Silverton Community came together with a common goal of responding to world hunger. Using a model that is widely known in Canada and the Mid-West, this group planted a local program called the Foods Resource Bank (FRB).
At its most basic level FRB is a Christian response to world hunger. It is how FRB approaches the problem that makes it both unique and successful. First, FRB does not provide emergency food assistance. FRB funds and teaches long-term food reliability programs in hungry countries.
Those projects are researched, implemented, and administered by faith-based organizations that are already in place in each context. This means that there are no start-up costs incurred by creating new agencies. Since the faith-based groups are in operation, credibility has already been established and each agency has first-hand knowledge about what sorts of farming practices are culturally, economically, and environmentally feasible. Ultimately, it is FRB’s goal to empower communities to feed themselves through sound, sustainable farming practices.
This is a farmer-to-farmer connection because it is via ‘growing projects’ in places of plenty—such as here in the Willamette Valley—that money is raised to fund the overseas programs.
The 2006 Silverton Hills Project was cattle: Twelve head of cows, five goats, a lamb, and a pig were raised and sold. The cattle project cleared $14.857.72 which was sent to Mtumba, Tanzania, a place that has been devastated by drought, famine, and AIDS.
In 2007, the India Chattisgarh Program will be the recipient of the money raised by the Silverton Hills Project.
Business owners, any interested individuals, or groups who want to learn more or join in this response to world hunger are encouraged to contact Leah Stolte-Doerfler (503.302.7712).
Check out FRB online at http://www.foodsresourcebank.org/ .
Lord, when did we see you hungry?
Apr 9, 2005
For Assistance in Silverton
This is just a start - please send updates on additional resources you are aware of:
Silverton Area Community Aid (SACA). 503-873-3446, Bernadette, Food bank/emergency financial assistance for those in dire need, information-referral services. Weekdays 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays 5-8 p.m2.
Silverton Together - http://www.silvertonor.com/silvertontogether/ , 503-873-0405, P.O. Box 114, 421 S. Water Street, Silverton, Oregon 97381, email:
silvtog@open.org
St Josephs Shelter - Originally created to serve migrant and area farmworkers, the Shelter expanded its services to include homeless families and individuals. Yearly, the Shelter provides over 25,000 nights of housing and 25,000 - 30,000 meals. Frank Mele, Director, 925 S. Main St., Mt. Angel, OR 97362. Phone 503-845-6147. See http://www.benedictine-srs.org/st_joseph.htm
Silverton Family Resource Center, 503-873-8330, Provides assistance-referral for housing or utilities, low-income energy assistance program, weatherization, tax assistance, free clothing, furniture and household items. 204 N. Water St.
Silverton Area Community Aid (SACA). 503-873-3446, Bernadette, Food bank/emergency financial assistance for those in dire need, information-referral services. Weekdays 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays 5-8 p.m2.
Silverton Together - http://www.silvertonor.com/silvertontogether/ , 503-873-0405, P.O. Box 114, 421 S. Water Street, Silverton, Oregon 97381, email:
silvtog@open.org
St Josephs Shelter - Originally created to serve migrant and area farmworkers, the Shelter expanded its services to include homeless families and individuals. Yearly, the Shelter provides over 25,000 nights of housing and 25,000 - 30,000 meals. Frank Mele, Director, 925 S. Main St., Mt. Angel, OR 97362. Phone 503-845-6147. See http://www.benedictine-srs.org/st_joseph.htm
Silverton Family Resource Center, 503-873-8330, Provides assistance-referral for housing or utilities, low-income energy assistance program, weatherization, tax assistance, free clothing, furniture and household items. 204 N. Water St.
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