Resource Center Expands

The Joining Hands Resource Center has expanded its hours and services.

It is open in Room 203:

• Mon - Thurs, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Fri & Sat, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Services consist of:

• ACCESS Site - Assistance in applying for food stamps/EBT, Medicaid enrollment, and temporary cash asssitance from the state
• Metro Market - Crisis food distribution with a personal shopper
  
• Clothing Closet - Clothes for infants, children, youth, and adult career clothing
• Personal Case-Working - Social worker is on-site 10 hours every week
• Mail Boxes - Providing mailing addresses for clients
  
• Pathways - HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) database
  

Joining Hands By The Numbers

Summer Statistics:

For the month of July, Joining Hands Community Mission served 130 clients and gave out 46 food boxes.

For the month of August, 233 clients were served, and 163 food boxes were distributed.

Our annual joining Hands Kids Camp hosted 107 campers with the assistance of over 150 youth and adult volunteers.

New Group Study to Begin Sept 14

"Building a Strong Faith on a Solid Foundation"

This 6-week study covers foundation-of-Christianity topics, upon which strong faith is built. Topics include:

• The Bible
• Jesus
• Prayer
• Faith and Grace
• The Holy Spirit
• Service to God

This study is appropriate for first-time and ongoing attendees, and is offered at two different times:

• Sundays at 10:45 am in the Fellowship Hall
• Mondays at 10:00 am in the Chapel
  

Visit the Thrift Shop

Find bargains galore and discover some treasures at our Thrift Shop. It is open every Tuesday and Saturday from 9:00 am until noon.

Training Opportunities For Volunteers

We have several sessions available each month to train volunteers for service at Joining Hands Community Mission. Please note that training is mandatory for all volunteers.

Volunteer Orientation for new volunteers will be held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 10:00 am in the Administration Conference Room.

Volunteer Orientation lasts about 90 minutes and is an opportunity to learn about:

1. All of the changes that have taken place as we’ve transitioned from a Church to a Mission
2. Ethics and boundaries for those who volunteer
3. An overview of the services that we provide at the Mission
4. The layout of our campus and where outreach services are located

More volunteer training opportunities at different times and days will be scheduled in the near future. Please call the Mission office for further information at (727) 937-3268. We hope to see you there, and thank you for your help!

SHARE a Holiday Meal This Year

SHARE Food Program is taking donations for Thanksgiving and Christmas meal packages. Please see Betty in the sanctuary narthex on Sunday mornings at the back table to give. Any amount by cash or check is appreciated.

If you know a family who could use a holiday meal gift from SHARE, give the name and phone number to Betty.

Give holiday blessings thru SHARE.