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News & Needs

Opportunities to Serve at Grace in Action, Inc.

Would you like to prepare lunches for our guests? Our new Tues. and Thurs. Lunch Coordinators, Sue Ann safinley@yahoo.com and Georgene gmredmann@comcast.net to hear from volunteer lunch makers!s

Grace in Action Ministry Training

Training for new volunteer Ministers of Hospitality will be offered on Tuesday July 8, 2008 from 7-8 p.m. at Grace House, 441 D Street.  For more information and to download the Minister of Hospitality application, please check our web site at www.Grace-In-Action.org.  You may also contact Lisa Yamauchi, Hospitality Coordinator at HospitalityMinister@Grace-in-Action.org. 

Current Needs:  Men's travel size deodorant, Kleenex pocket packs, large cans of chili, soups and stews and paper towels. Donations are very much needed and appreciated.

Changes in Clothing Donation Program:
We are no longer accepting miscellaneous bags of clothing.  If you are looking for a home for your donated clothing, please ask that your donation be put on consignment for Grace in Action at Right & Relevant (1720 E. Eighth St.).  Consignment hours are Tues., Thurs. and Sat. 2-5:30 pm.   Funds from this consignment account will allow our homeless guests to purchase needed clothing or shoes for a job interview or special occasion.

Ongoing Needs 2008

Bicycle Accessories
bike lights
flashlights
bike locks
bike tire patch kits

Camping supplies
clean sleeping bags
two person tents
usable adult daypacks

Cleaning supplies
Toilet paper
Toilet bowl cleaner 
Clorox cleaning wipes 
Oust air freshener
Ajax liquid floor cleaner
Liquid dish soap (not dishwasher soap)
Paper towels
 

Office Supplies
white computer paper
scotch tape refills
printer cartridges

Furniture
Especially beds for transitional housing

Emergency Food supplies
canned tuna or chicken
wheat thins/crackers
spaghetti and sauce
cereal / breakfast bars
fruit cups
boxed juices
small packages cookies
crackers & cheese packs
small canned meats w/ pop top lids
pudding cups
 

Personal supplies
cough drops
OTC cold medicines
travel men's deodorant
travel Pepto-Bismol
mosquito repellant
over-the-counter allergy medication
antibiotic first aid cream

 NOTE:  "Item" donations may be taken to either of the following locations:

United Methodist Church of Davis
1620 Anderson Rd.
Hours:  M-F 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

University Covenant Church
315 Mace Blvd.
Hours:  M-F 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Volunteer Help

                              

If you would prefer to donate your time and energy, volunteers 18 years and older are always needed.
There are MANY ways to serve:

Grant Proposal and Funding Resource Seeking

Assist in the preparation of lunches or donate food gift certificates.

Public relations and outreach.

Become an assigned "Agent of Grace" to help a specific homeless guest.

Monitor the donation box at your church.

Assist with special projects or fundraisers.

Serve as a board or volunteer staff member.

Assist with office and errand tasks.

Contact HospitalityMinister@Grace-in-Action.org

Minister of Hospitality (volunteer) Application     ( pdf   or   doc )
 

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