Comments for Sharing Life Community Outreach Weblog http://slco2008.wordpress.com Keep informed on ways to get involved in your community! Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:32:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Welcome to our new BLOG! by Ericka http://slco2008.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/welcome-to-our-new-blog/#comment-12 Ericka Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:32:12 +0000 http://slco2008.wordpress.com/?p=6#comment-12 Do you help people in need in other cities besides Mesquite? Do you help people in need in other cities besides Mesquite?

]]> Comment on Welcome to our new BLOG! by Teresa Jackson http://slco2008.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/welcome-to-our-new-blog/#comment-11 Teresa Jackson Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:11:53 +0000 http://slco2008.wordpress.com/?p=6#comment-11 Sharing Life Back to School Faire!!! You can help us by donating the following supplies for low income Mesquite ISD students: Map pencils Construction paper - assorted colors manilla paper Glue Index cards - 3 x 5 ruled cards Markers - broad tip, classic colors Pocket folders w and w/o brads Notebook paper - wide and college ruled Pencil box Rulers Scissors - pointed and blunt Spiral notebooks - wide and college ruled Pink pearl erasers Kleenex All donations must be received by Friday 8/22/08. The Back to School Faire will be held on Saturday, 8/23/08 at Lakepointe Town East between 10AM - 1 PM. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Call Marjorie is you want to help at 972-998-7646 THANKS FOR HELPING MAKE THIS NEW SCHOOL YEAR START SUCCESSFULLY FOR THESE STUDENTS. Sharing Life Back to School Faire!!!
You can help us by donating the following supplies for low income Mesquite ISD students:

Map pencils

Construction paper – assorted colors

manilla paper

Glue

Index cards – 3 x 5 ruled cards

Markers – broad tip, classic colors

Pocket folders w and w/o brads

Notebook paper – wide and college ruled

Pencil box

Rulers

Scissors – pointed and blunt

Spiral notebooks – wide and college ruled

Pink pearl erasers

Kleenex

All donations must be received by Friday 8/22/08. The Back to School Faire will be held on Saturday, 8/23/08 at Lakepointe Town East between 10AM – 1 PM. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Call Marjorie is you want to help at 972-998-7646
THANKS FOR HELPING MAKE THIS NEW SCHOOL YEAR START SUCCESSFULLY FOR THESE STUDENTS.

]]> Comment on Welcome to our new BLOG! by Tammy Davis http://slco2008.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/welcome-to-our-new-blog/#comment-10 Tammy Davis Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:58:41 +0000 http://slco2008.wordpress.com/?p=6#comment-10 I'm sure everyone already knows about this but I ran across this wonderful yahoo blog group called freecycle. The entire group (and there is one for almost every area around the metroplex) is about giving things to anyone who can use it. It's just how I operate. I LOVE THIS GROUP. Please check it out, if you haven't. It could be a great help to those that Sharing Life helps as well. There's everything on there from groceries to furniture to clothing to just everything. I’m sure everyone already knows about this but I ran across this wonderful yahoo blog group called freecycle. The entire group (and there is one for almost every area around the metroplex) is about giving things to anyone who can use it. It’s just how I operate. I LOVE THIS GROUP. Please check it out, if you haven’t. It could be a great help to those that Sharing Life helps as well. There’s everything on there from groceries to furniture to clothing to just everything.

]]> Comment on Welcome to our new BLOG! by Carol Barnes http://slco2008.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/welcome-to-our-new-blog/#comment-9 Carol Barnes Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:37:10 +0000 http://slco2008.wordpress.com/?p=6#comment-9 I have had the privilege of contributing financially to Sharing Life Community Outreach over the past five years. One of the greatest things about this organization is how faithful the staff and volunteers are about giving a good value for the donated dollar. When it comes to stretching you dollar's value the "Super Shopper" volunteers can do incredible things. Of course you can ask for a breakdown of how much of each dollar donated goes to the client versus administration and that information will cheerfully be provided to you. I encourage you to do that very thing. If you have any doubts about donating, you should pay them a visit during operating hours and see for yourself what your dollar pays for. These people are amazing and so is the service they provide. As my sister says, this kind of organization helps people "where the rubber meets the road" Please consider donating to the general funds periodically so this fine organization can pay their bills to keep the doors open and keep their arms open. I have had the privilege of contributing financially to Sharing Life Community Outreach over the past five years. One of the greatest things about this organization is how faithful the staff and volunteers are about giving a good value for the donated dollar. When it comes to stretching you dollar’s value the “Super Shopper” volunteers can do incredible things. Of course you can ask for a breakdown of how much of each dollar donated goes to the client versus administration and that information will cheerfully be provided to you. I encourage you to do that very thing. If you have any doubts about donating, you should pay them a visit during operating hours and see for yourself what your dollar pays for. These people are amazing and so is the service they provide. As my sister says, this kind of organization helps people “where the rubber meets the road” Please consider donating to the general funds periodically so this fine organization can pay their bills to keep the doors open and keep their arms open.

]]> Comment on Welcome to our new BLOG! by Teresa http://slco2008.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/welcome-to-our-new-blog/#comment-8 Teresa Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:19:04 +0000 http://slco2008.wordpress.com/?p=6#comment-8 THANKS TO ALL THE CHURCHES WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE 2008 SOUPER BOWL OF CARING! Yesterday was a wonderful day for Sharing Life and other food pantrys across the nation. Thank you for dropping a donation into the "bowls & pans" as they crossed your pew. These coins and dollars will help us feed hungry people in the days to come. THANKS TO ALL THE CHURCHES WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE 2008 SOUPER BOWL OF CARING!
Yesterday was a wonderful day for Sharing Life and other food pantrys across the nation. Thank you for dropping a donation into the “bowls & pans” as they crossed your pew. These coins and dollars will help us feed hungry people in the days to come.

]]> Comment on Welcome to our new BLOG! by sharinglife08 http://slco2008.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/welcome-to-our-new-blog/#comment-7 sharinglife08 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:51:08 +0000 http://slco2008.wordpress.com/?p=6#comment-7 We are in the midst of a 3 month capital campaign to raise $10,000. See the letter below to learn how you can join us in SHARING THE SOLUTION! Hello Volunteers! Thank you for such an outstanding job in 2007! You are the life of this organization and I am deeply grateful for all you do. I know that we would not survive without your generous gifts of time and talents. I know you are aware that the first quarter of the New Year tends to be financially tough for us at Sharing Life. 2008 has proven no different…yet. You can help us overcome this problem by joining me in our first capital campaign for 2008, Sharing the Solution. By the end of the first quarter of 2008, if we meet our goal, together we will have raised $10,000.00. These funds should be additional, above any other normal gifts given. We desperately need to increase our income for operating expenses. Monies raised will be used to pay Sharing Life’s bills; i.e. rent, utilities, operating expenses and The North Texas Food Bank. I am continually writing grants and speaking to churches and service groups. The money received from these endeavors almost always must be spent on direct client services and programs, yet without capital for operations, we cannot function to implement these critical client services. It is the universal problem among all non profit and church organizations. My challenge to you is this: Sharing Life Board & Volunteers will raise $10,000.00 in the first quarter of 2008. That means 100 people giving $100.00 above any other donations they may already be giving to Sharing Life. This will mean that the 50 of us who already regularly give of our time and money to Sharing Life will give $100, if possible, and ask someone else who is NOT already a Sharing Life donor to do the same. Or you can ask 2 people to give $100 each. This can be accomplished easily by either making a one time gift or sending $33.00 each month in January, February and March. All payments should be sent to Sharing Life at the address listed on this stationary and be marked Sharing the Solution. I realize not everyone can participate in this campaign. But everyone knows someone who would be willing to give to this worthy cause. Please ask! Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart and Happy New Year! Serving together, Teresa Jackson Executive Director We are in the midst of a 3 month capital campaign to raise $10,000. See the letter below to learn how you can join us in SHARING THE SOLUTION!

Hello Volunteers!

Thank you for such an outstanding job in 2007! You are the life of this organization and I am deeply grateful for all you do. I know that we would not survive without your generous gifts of time and talents.
I know you are aware that the first quarter of the New Year tends to be financially tough for us at Sharing Life. 2008 has proven no different…yet. You can help us overcome this problem by joining me in our first capital campaign for 2008, Sharing the Solution. By the end of the first quarter of 2008, if we meet our goal, together we will have raised $10,000.00. These funds should be additional, above any other normal gifts given. We desperately need to increase our income for operating expenses. Monies raised will be used to pay Sharing Life’s bills; i.e. rent, utilities, operating expenses and The North Texas Food Bank. I am continually writing grants and speaking to churches and service groups. The money received from these endeavors almost always must be spent on direct client services and programs, yet without capital for operations, we cannot function to implement these critical client services. It is the universal problem among all non profit and church organizations.
My challenge to you is this:
Sharing Life Board & Volunteers will raise $10,000.00 in the first quarter of 2008.
That means 100 people giving $100.00 above any other donations they may already be giving to Sharing Life.
This will mean that the 50 of us who already regularly give of our time and money to Sharing Life will give $100, if possible, and ask someone else who is NOT already a Sharing Life donor to do the same. Or you can ask 2 people to give $100 each.
This can be accomplished easily by either making a one time gift or sending $33.00 each month in January, February and March. All payments should be sent to Sharing Life at the address listed on this stationary and be marked Sharing the Solution.
I realize not everyone can participate in this campaign. But everyone knows someone who would be willing to give to this worthy cause. Please ask!
Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart and Happy New Year!

Serving together,
Teresa Jackson
Executive Director

]]> Comment on Welcome to our new BLOG! by sharinglife08 http://slco2008.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/welcome-to-our-new-blog/#comment-6 sharinglife08 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:50:31 +0000 http://slco2008.wordpress.com/?p=6#comment-6 VOLUNTEER! WE NEED YOU!! Sharing Life operates with only 2 paid staff persons. Everyone else graciously donates their time. It requires about 50 regular volunteers to staff Sharing Life for a normal week. We need all kinds of people with all kinds of talents. The following is a list of volunteer jobs. This list is not exhaustive so please call if you have a skill to volunteer. We will put you to work! Food order / Panty workers Donation intake / sorters Clothing closet workers Client intake workers General office Computer/ IT tech support Computer class instructors Financial literacy instructors Donation gatherers- we have pre determined restaurants and grocery stores where we regularly pick up donations VOLUNTEER!
WE NEED YOU!!
Sharing Life operates with only 2 paid staff persons. Everyone else graciously donates their time. It requires about 50 regular volunteers to staff Sharing Life for a normal week. We need all kinds of people with all kinds of talents. The following is a list of volunteer jobs. This list is not exhaustive so please call if you have a skill to volunteer. We will put you to work!
Food order / Panty workers
Donation intake / sorters
Clothing closet workers
Client intake workers
General office
Computer/ IT tech support
Computer class instructors
Financial literacy instructors
Donation gatherers- we have pre determined restaurants and grocery stores where we regularly pick up donations

]]> Comment on Welcome to our new BLOG! by sharinglife08 http://slco2008.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/welcome-to-our-new-blog/#comment-5 sharinglife08 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:49:43 +0000 http://slco2008.wordpress.com/?p=6#comment-5 HOW/WHAT TO DONATE We appreciate our donors! Without the generous gifts we recieve from our community, Sharing Life would not exist. Items we need: FOOD. We especially need the following items: PEANUT BUTTER JELLY CANNED TUNA BEEF STEW SOUPS CANNED PASTAS DRY PASTA & JARRED SPAGHETTI SAUCE RICE INSTANT POTATOES MAC N CHEESE DRY BEANS CANNED VEGETABLES CEREAL OATMEAL CANNED FRUITS INFANT FORMULA Non-food Necessities: toiletries, cleaning supplies, toilet tissue, infant supplies . DIAPERS,Clothing, Shoes & Accessories: gently used clothing, shoes and accessories, new underwear and socks. Household Items: bed and bath linens, cookware, tableware, furniture, appliances, books, toys, etc. Money: see below We are open to receive donations: Monday: 9 AM - Noon Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 9 AM - 3PM Thursday evenings: 6 PM - 8 PM Please do not leave donations unattended outside our doors during the times we are closed. If you have a donation and cannot get to us during the hours listed above, please call 972-285-5819 and arrange an alternate drop off time. Financial donations can be made by check or in person at the Sharing Life offices. Checks can also be mailed to the this address: 2414 E. U.S. Hwy. 80, Suite 402 Mesquite, Tx. 75149 Credit/Debit card donations can be made via our website at: www.sharinglifeoutreach.org HOW/WHAT TO DONATE
We appreciate our donors! Without the generous gifts we recieve from our community, Sharing Life would not exist.

Items we need:

FOOD.
We especially need the following items:
PEANUT BUTTER
JELLY CANNED
TUNA
BEEF STEW
SOUPS
CANNED PASTAS
DRY PASTA & JARRED SPAGHETTI SAUCE
RICE
INSTANT POTATOES
MAC N CHEESE
DRY BEANS
CANNED VEGETABLES
CEREAL
OATMEAL
CANNED FRUITS
INFANT FORMULA

Non-food Necessities: toiletries, cleaning supplies, toilet tissue, infant supplies . DIAPERS,Clothing, Shoes & Accessories: gently used clothing, shoes and accessories, new underwear and socks.

Household Items: bed and bath linens, cookware, tableware, furniture, appliances, books, toys, etc.

Money: see below

We are open to receive donations:
Monday: 9 AM – Noon
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 9 AM – 3PM
Thursday evenings: 6 PM – 8 PM
Please do not leave donations unattended outside our doors during the times we are closed.
If you have a donation and cannot get to us during the hours listed above, please call 972-285-5819 and arrange an alternate drop off time.

Financial donations can be made by check or in person at the Sharing Life offices. Checks can also be mailed to the this address:
2414 E. U.S. Hwy. 80, Suite 402
Mesquite, Tx. 75149
Credit/Debit card donations can be made via our website at: http://www.sharinglifeoutreach.org

]]> Comment on Welcome to our new BLOG! by sharinglife08 http://slco2008.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/welcome-to-our-new-blog/#comment-4 sharinglife08 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:48:14 +0000 http://slco2008.wordpress.com/?p=6#comment-4 HOW TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE Those in need should call Sharing Life at 972-285-5819 for more information. We are open to serve clients on a walk-in basis: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9 AM - 3 PM Friday: 9 AM - 3 PM for senior citizens only Thursday evenings: 6PM - 8 PM All clients must sign in at least 30 minutes prior to closing. Clients should bring the following items when applying for assistance: Picture ID for every adult in the home Identification for every child in the home ( SS card, report card, etc.) Proof of residence Proof of income We offer the following services at this time: A Food Pantry including non food necessities such as soap, toilet tissue, etc. A Clothes Closet including shoes and accessories Financial Needs Assistance including TXU Energy & Atmos Gas assistance Holiday Programs - Thanksgiving & Christmas Back to School Faire - including school supplies & a health and education fair Addiction Recovery Classes -referred to group off site Job Skills Training Program/Computer Training Financial Literacy/First Time Home Buyer Education Referrals - for counseling, health care, etc. HOW TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE
Those in need should call Sharing Life at 972-285-5819 for more information.
We are open to serve clients on a walk-in basis:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9 AM – 3 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 3 PM for senior citizens only
Thursday evenings: 6PM – 8 PM
All clients must sign in at least 30 minutes prior to closing.
Clients should bring the following items when applying for assistance:
Picture ID for every adult in the home
Identification for every child in the home ( SS card, report card, etc.)
Proof of residence
Proof of income

We offer the following services at this time:
A Food Pantry including non food necessities such as soap, toilet tissue, etc.
A Clothes Closet including shoes and accessories
Financial Needs Assistance including TXU Energy & Atmos Gas assistance
Holiday Programs – Thanksgiving & Christmas
Back to School Faire – including school supplies & a health and education fair
Addiction Recovery Classes -referred to group off site
Job Skills Training Program/Computer Training
Financial Literacy/First Time Home Buyer Education
Referrals – for counseling, health care, etc.

]]> Comment on Welcome to our new BLOG! by sharinglife08 http://slco2008.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/welcome-to-our-new-blog/#comment-3 sharinglife08 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:47:18 +0000 http://slco2008.wordpress.com/?p=6#comment-3 Sharing Life Community Outreach, Inc. is an organization which will effectively and efficiently provide benevolent support for those individuals and families in crisis living in Mesquite and Southeast Dallas County, Texas. Sharing Life also provides classes to assist clients with furthering education and obtaining wellness in every area of their lives... PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL & MENTAL Sharing Life Community Outreach, Inc. is an organization which will effectively and efficiently provide benevolent support for those individuals and families in crisis living in Mesquite and Southeast Dallas County, Texas.
Sharing Life also provides classes to assist clients with furthering education and obtaining wellness in every area of their lives…
PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL & MENTAL

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