Updates
Capable Kids and Families
Capable Kids and Families receives a donation from Theta Tau Omega
 Shown here are members of Theta Tau, along with Partnership board members at an end of the year picnic for volunteers and community builders. |
The Capable Kids and Families program received a donation from Theta Tau Omega, a group of student leaders from the UMR campus who are committed to helping the Rolla Community.
By donating time, effort and their leadership experience, these young men put on a variety of events throughout the year to raise money for community charities.
For the past several years, the proceeds from Theta Tau's annual Casino Night have been donated to CKF in order to purchase lending equipment to loan to families enrolled in the program.
Missouri Mentoring Program
Missouri Mentoring Partnership 2005 Volunteers of the Year
The Missouri Mentoring Partnership is proud to announce the 2005 Volunteers of the Year.
These outstanding individuals and businesses provide support for the Partnership and the youth we serve.
For all of your time and hard work... THANK YOU!
Community Mentor: Jessica Kreamalmyer
Community Volunteer: Sheila Thomas
Business Partner: Rolla Books and Toys
Worksite Mentor: Mary Williams, Sunnywall Flowers
Business Liaison: Kelly Long Briggs and Stratton
As extra special thanks also goes to the Phelps County Community Partnership Board of Directors, the Missouri Mentoring Partnership Advisory Council, and all of the fantastic mentors, business partners and volunteers that help make our programs successful.
Partnership Resale Shop
10,000 POUNDS of CLOTHING!
 Lots of clothes and hardworking volunteers |
Last Saturday, a group of hard working volunteers loaded, unloaded, and baled over 10,000 pounds of clothing!
The clothing items which are determined to be not sellable by the resale store staff will be sold for use in third world countries or as rags. The sale of the salvage clothing will be a good source of added income, so people should not hesitate to continue donating clothing to us This was our first foray into the world of clothes baling. Many thanks to TROY DUNCAN of A1 Moving & Storage, who arranged transportation and storage, as well as use of the baler with RUSS FALKENRATH of Recycling Works. These two volunteered 4 5 hours each as well as equipment and supervision of the rest of us less experienced! We could not have done it without our wonderful volunteers! Representative Bob May, Ray Kluczny, Rory McCarthy, David Erickson, Bruce Wade, Jonathon Wade, Kathy, Audrey, Amanda, and Nick Roshan, Justin Ausmus, Seth Perkins, staff members Kathy Reeves, Lucy Sutcliffe & Ryan Lucian, and, of course, Troy Duncan and Russ Falkenrath. THANK YOU!!!
OTHER RESALE SHOP NEWS...
We are beyond thrilled with the success of this new endeavor. We can't thank all of you enough who have donated your time or your goodies to this program. Just a quick progress report... Our wonderful volunteers have made it possible to run the store. In the first 2-1/2 months, they have logged OVER 335 HOURS sorting, pricing, cleaning; they do it all! There is one volunteer without whom we would probably still be trying to open our doors. TROY DUNCAN, a principle of Allied A-1 Moving and Storage, has helped with hauling, procurement, problem solving, networking, good will, publicity, and encouragement. Remember A-1 if you have moving needs, as these guys are terrific. Two other groups that donated a good deal of time to us: the OpenEdge Corp, part of a senior capstone class at UMR and a chemical training class of soldiers from Fort Wood. Former board member JIM REMILLARD found and delivered many of our clothing racks. We could go on but suffice it to say that without our volunteers, we couldn't have done it. To all of you, a heartfelt thank you!
And we can't go on without mentioning the amazing staff that is in place out there. Each uses their unique talents to make the Resale Shop a clean, welcoming, and organized place where shoppers can find bargains and treasures. We continue to receive wonderful donations. With the UMR students returning, we are looking for FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS. If you've been meaning to bring us some things, now is a good time to do so. We cannot, however, take mattresses. Our SUMMER SALE started last Thursday and all summer items are 50% off meaning most items are only 50 cents. Come by and take advantage of these great prices. If you haven't had a chance to stop by, please do so. We'd love to see you and who knows what treasure you might find! Our hours are Tuesday Friday, 9:30 5:30 and Saturdays, 9:30 12:30.
WANT TO DONATE TO THE PARTNERSHIP?
It is easier than ever now! Just go to our website and click the DONATE button and then click the DONATE ONLINE link. You can make a secure donation (thanks to Groundspring) to the Partnership using your credit card. You can decide if you'd like to make a monthly donation or a one-time donation and you'll receive an automated receipt for tax purposes. If you have any questions about donating online, please call or email Lori (lorim(at)thepccp.org).
What your donations can provide...
$25... a tank of gas for a working teen
$50... sponsors a child at the Linking Hearts Adoption Event
$75... a Thanksgiving food basket for a needy family
$100... 500 diapers for the Young Parents program
$250... a safe crib for an infant for home or child care
$600... a set of unit building blocks for a childcare
$1000... a piece of developmental therapy equipment
UPCOMING TOUR DATES:
Want to learn more about the Partnership? Then plan to attend one of our Welcome to the Partnership tours. Already had the tour? Please tell a friend. Here are the upcoming dates and times:
- August 11th at 11:00 a.m.
- August 25th at 11:00 a.m.
- September 8th at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. 5
