February 2012
4 posts
CRC Newsletter Feb 21
These are our latest needs:
Kinship Care: We have openings for families who need Kinship Care services. If you, or anyone you know, is raising relative children (without support of the child’s biological parents), and live in Franklin County, you are most likely eligible for our program. We support each family’s unique goals and can link you with resources, referrals, programs, events,...
CRC Newsletter Feb 14th
Hello all,
Here is the CRC Newsletter for Feb 14th in prettier PDF format: http://clintonvillecrc.org/crc/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/CRCNewsletterFeb141.pdf
Below is plain text…
Family Services
We are helping a family that needs a child’s bed, if anyone has one to donate.
The Food Pantry always appreciates the donations it receives, and we could use canned goods all year round.
...
CRC Newsletter Feb 7th
Hello all, The most pressing needs this week are: The Food Pantry always appreciates the donations it receives, and we could use canned goods all year round. Another need that stands out right now is a shortage of toilet paper. People always need toilet paper, so if anyone is able to donate a large box of TP it would be greatly appreciated. Kinship Care – A 55 year old grandmother has been...
CRC Newsletter Feb 1
Hello everybody,
The new and improved version of the CRC newsletter is found at this link: http://clintonvillecrc.org/crc/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/CRCNewsletterFeb1.pdf
Below is the text only version for anyone that prefers to read it on a smart phone:
For Senior Services:
I have a senior who is a taller gentleman with a bad back in need of a new bed. If you could please assist this gentleman...
January 2012
3 posts
CRC Weekly
Hello all,
Here is our weekly newsletter in a new and improved format. In order to make it look prettier, I’ve made it into a PDF file that is available on our website at this link:
http://clintonvillecrc.org/crc/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CRCNewsletterJan24.pdf.
Please click the link to view it. Hopefully everyone can open it, and likes it better.
Thanks for all of your help!
CRC Weekly
Our most pressing needs right now are the following: The Kinship Care program kindly requests up to 3 twin size beds for a new client. The family in need is composed of 7 children, all under the age of 9. Currently the children share beds or sleep on couches in the living room. Their grandmother is the sole provider, but her income is limited and based off of disability. With 8 people in one...
Happy New Year to all from all of us at CRC!
Our most pressing needs right now are the following: Kinship Care: A grandmother raising an 11 year old and 5 year old grandchildren was evicted from her apt. in December and desperately needs a $31.00 monthly bus pass for January to find a job and get resources in the community. She is staying with relatives and the living situation is not good for them. If you can donate a bus pass to her it...
December 2011
4 posts
CRC Weekly
Happy Holidays to all, Thanks so much for all the generosity you have shown to the community! Kinship Care: A new 7 member kinship family has entered the Kinship Program. They are raising their 3 grandchildren due to the mother’s death and expenses have grown since the children have gotten older. They are in need of a twin bed w frame for their 5 year old grandson b/c the toddler bed is now...
Who wants to be a CRC Christmas volunteer?
We need your help!
· 2 more people to prepare holiday baskets on Friday Dec. 16 from 1-3:30 pm at Clinton Heights Lutheran Church
· 3 more cars to deliver baskets at 10am Sat. Dec. 17 from Clinton Heights Lutheran Church
· 3 people to lift and go up and down stairs at 39 Acton Road 12 noon on Sat. Dec. 17 and deliver gifts to Clinton Heights Lutheran Church
...
CRC Weekly
Who wants to be a CRC Christmas volunteer? We have a few small jobs that would be a huge help!
· 10-12 people to set up for walk through shopping Tuesday Dec. 13 7-9 pm
· 1-2 more people to pick up food at Mid Ohio Food Bank 3960 Brookham Drive Grove City at 1pm on Wed. Dec. 14 and deliver and unload it at Clinton Heights Lutheran Church
· 2 more people to...
Free Holiday Gift Wrapping
Saturday, 12/3 12-4pm KEMBA Financial Credit Union (4311 N. High St.)
Volunteers from Target will be staffing a free gift wrapping station! Shop local and drop off your gifts to be wrapped up free for the holiday. Donations accepted will benefit the Clintonville Beechwold Community Resources Center.
November 2011
5 posts
CRC Weekly
Our biggest fundraiser of the year is Dec 6th and we could really use your help! We need a few more volunteers to help Mozart’s and the other restaurants serve food. If you would like to join in, please sign your self up at this link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/december475. Just pick your job, and create your account to pencil yourself in.
General
The Children’s Gift Shop is on...
CRC Weekly - Thanks for your continued support!
Holiday Help
· We are in need of several volunteers to assist with our Mozart’s Fundraiser on December the 6th starting at 3:00 pm-10:00 pm. There will be various shifts available. If you are able to help please contact Beth at familyservices@clintonvillecrc.org. This is a really fun event!
General
I am pleased to share that The Big Give leveraged more than $8.7...
CRC Weekly
· We are happy to be starting a much needed Kinship Care Support Group in 2012! We are looking for a team (2 or more) of people that would like to work at the children’s program during the support group. This would involve setting up projects/activiites for about 15 children ages 3 to 12 the first Saturday of the month from 1-3pm. If you have always wanted to do something for challenged...
Columbus Foundation's BIG GIVE.
CRC asks you to think about us on Thursday, November 10 at 11 a.m. - Friday, November 11 at 11 a.m. and show your support to us through the Columbus Foundation’s BIG GIVE.
Your donation of $20 or more will be matched by The Columbus Foundation during this 24-hour period.
Through the BIG GIVE your gift can even be used to purchase tickets to our 5th Annual Holiday...
CRC Weekly
How To Sponsor a family for Christmas 2011… (See below..)
Here are the volunteer requests for the week.
General
· We are getting a Mid Ohio Food Bank truck this Wednesday and need volunteers to help unload, and stock the pantry, if you are able to help please come this Wednesday at 1:00 pm.
· We are getting a Mid Ohio Food Bank truck here at the CRC every Tuesday...
October 2011
3 posts
CRC Weekly
Holiday Help
· Holiday help needed to take requests for holiday help from parents, must be able to use an easy computer program. If you are able to help please contact Cindy at clytle@columbus.rr.com.
Friday November 18 3-5 need 3 people
Monday November 21-need 4 people
Monday November 21-need 2 people
Tuesday November 22-need 5 people
Tuesday November 22-need 5 people
If you would like...
CRC Weekly
· We are getting a Mid Ohio Food Bank truck here at the CRC every Tuesday at 6:30 pm and need volunteers to help unload, if you are able to help please contact Emily at crcvolunteers@clintonvillecrc.org.
Senior Services
· I have a senior with mobility issues who is in need of a raised toilet seat with arms to help her to utilize the facilities without the assistance of...
CRC Weekly
Every Tuesday at 6:30p - we need volunteers to unload the Mid Ohio Food Bank truck here at the CRC. If you are able to help please contact Emily at crcvolunteers@clintonvillecrc.org.
· We are in need of plastic bags for our food pantry. If you have some please drop them off at the CRC 14 W. Lakeview Ave.
Going Green
We are creating green grocery bags, and are in need of fabric...
September 2011
4 posts
CRC Weekly
· We are getting a Mid Ohio Food Bank truck here at the CRC this Wednesday September 28th at 11:00 am and are in need of volunteers to help unload, if you are able to please come.
General
· We are getting a Mid Ohio Food Bank truck here at the CRC next Tuesday October 4th at 7:00 pm and need volunteers to help unload, if you are able to help please contact Emily...
CRC Needs this week
Senior Services
· We are working with an area senior who is in need of a folding wheelchair to help her get out and about. She currently uses a walker for short distances in her home, but has been unable to leave her home for some time now due to limited mobility. If anyone has a folding wheelchair you could donate for this senior, please contact Brandy at 267-3050...
CRC Weekly
General
· We are looking for volunteers to assist with produce distribution at Broad Meadows Ave. from 3-6 pm on September 15th. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Emily at crcvolunteers@clintonvillecrc.org.
· We are looking for volunteers to assist with produce distribution at Buckeye Village from 4-5 pm on September 20th. If you are interested in...
CRC Weekly
We are looking for volunteers to assist with produce distribution at Broad Meadows Ave. from 3-6 pm on September 15th. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Emily at crcvolunteers@clintonvillecrc.org.
*We are looking for volunteers to assist with produce distribution at Buckeye Village from 4-5 pm on September 20th. If you are interested in volunteering please contact...
August 2011
3 posts
CRC Weekly
Here are a few ways you can help the CRC this week …
Senior Services
· Older adult who is in need of a twin size or full size bed. This gentleman has no bed at this time and to my knowledge has not had a bed to sleep in, in many years, he sleeps on his couch. He will be having surgery in the next month and a half and a comfortable bed to recuperate in would be beneficial for a full...
Earthquake felt @theCRC . A stampede of...
We are in need of many volunteers this Wednesday August 24th to assist with cleaning out the pantry starting at 4 pm. If you are able to help out please come to 14 W. Lakeview Ave. at 4pm.
Senior Services
· I’m working with a senior lady who is currently sleeping on the floor. She’s in the processing of getting furniture, but it will take some time before the process is...
CRC Weekly
General
· Our food pantry is in need of plastic bags. If you have any please drop them off at the CRC, it would be much appreciated.
· We are looking for volunteers to assist with produce distribution at Broad Meadows Ave. from 3-6 pm on Thursday August 18th. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Emily at crcvolunteers@clintonvillecrc.org.
Senior...
July 2011
4 posts
CRC Weekly
· We are in need of volunteers to assist with unloading and distributing fresh produce from the Mid Ohio Food Bank at Broad Meadows Blvd. on Thursday July 28th, at 3-6 pm. If you are interest in helping please contact Emily at crcvolunteers@clintonvillecrc.org.
· We are in need of volunteers to assist with unloading the Mid Ohio Food Bank truck tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11 am.
...
Delicious Dessert Deal from MOZART’S & VIENNA ICE...
Only $5 !
Come join us on Thursday, August 4, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Mozart’s Bakery & Piano Café or Vienna Ice Café for a fun event to benefit the CRC’s Back to School 2011 campaign! Costs for school supplies have risen drastically along with everything else and more and more, schools are finding it necessary to ask students and parents to foot the bill for activities and...
CRC Weekly
Here are the volunteer requests for the week.
General
· We are in need of volunteers to help assist with unloading and distributing fresh produce from the Mid Ohio Food Bank at Broad Meadows Blvd. on Thursday July 28th, at 3-6 pm. If you are interest in helping please contact Emily at crcvolunteers@clintonvillecrc.org.
Senior Services
· I’m working with a lady who is in need...
CRC Weekly - Thanks for your continued support!
· We are in need of felt, if you have any if you could please contact Savannah at savannah.turner@clintonvillecrc.org
General
The CRC has lost a friend Terry Alan McPherson. A memorial service to honor the life of Terry Alan McPherson to be held at Clinton Heights Lutheran on Saturday, July 9th at 1 pm. Located at 15 Clinton Heights Columbus, OH 43214.
Senior Services
...
June 2011
4 posts
CRC Needs this week
Kids Club
Kids Club is looking for donation of popsicles and sunscreen, preferably Aerosol if you would like to donations, please drop them off at the CRC or contact Stephanie at crcyouthserv@clintonvillecrc.org.
Senior Services
· Hi, I have a senior who is looking to receive a blood pressure monitor, the kind that goes on the wrist and is self powered. I looked online and they...
CRC Weekly.
Going Green
We are creating green grocery bags, and are in need of fabric of all sorts, to create the bags. Also the group is in need of an iron, an ironing board, and tailor chalk. Please feel free to drop donated supplies off at the CRC.
Green Bike Project
· Some of our bikes are in need of major repairs; this includes pieces, parts, or funds to get them fixed. If you can help...
New from CRC this week.
Kinship Care
· Thanks to you all for reading- I have great news to share…
First, the graduating senior was very well taken care of! Her senior dues were paid, and there was an excess that donors agreed the family could use to help with the cost of books, etc. as she starts college this fall. Also, we have received a couple donations of beds this week! Thank you!!!
This week, the older...
CRC Needs this week:
Kids Club
Kids Club is looking for donation of popsicles and sunscreen, preferably Aerosol if you would like to donations, please drop them off at the CRC or contact Stephanie at crcyouthserv@clintonvillecrc.org.
General
We are in need of volunteers on Wednesday June 8th at 11:30 am to assist with unloading the Mid Ohio Food Bank truck at the CRC.
We are in need of a few volunteers at Broad...
May 2011
4 posts
CRC Needs for this Week
CRC’s Choice Food Pantry is in need of plastic shopping bags, paper bags or reusable grocery bags.
Here are the volunteer requests for this week. Thank you to all the volunteers and participants of the Ring Around the Roses.
Kinship Care
Note, if you have replied to Louanne Zipfel’s email request for last week, her email is down but will replay promptly when it is up and running. Sorry for...
CRC Needs this week
Kinship Care
· Here are some items that would be very useful to our families struggling to make ends meet…refrigerator, stove/oven, and a “lift” chair for a grandmother recovering from knee surgery. Also a gas card and a window A/C unit. If you or someone you know can donate, please contact me. Colleen.sharkey@gmail.com (614)284-9037.
General
· Ring Around The Roses-We are...
CRC volunteer requests for this week.
Transportation
· We are in need of volunteer drivers, to assist senior citizens to and from medical appointments. If you are interested please contact Mark Balson at transport@clintonvillecrc.org.
A big thanks to Doris and Anand Saha and to all those who came out for our 14th Annual “Cinco de Mozarts” event, we raised over 12,000 dollars!
General
· Ring Around The Roses-We...
Can you offer help to @theCRC this week?
Help needed with Senior Services:
· A lady I work with is in need of a small shelf—Less than 2 feet wide and roughly one yard high. If you have a shelf that you would like to provide her, please let me know. Thanks! Savannah 267-3050 or savannah.turner@clintonvillecrc.org
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Do you love good food? How about recipe books filled with tried-and-true favorites? If so, we have good...
April 2011
6 posts
CRC volunteer requests for this week.
· We are in need of many volunteers to help unload the Mid Ohio Food Bank truck this Wednesday April 27, 2011 at 1:00 pm.
Free movie-Tuesday May 17th- “AiNT I A PERSON” is a film about living in poverty America. This film will be shown for free at Studio 35, doors open at 6pm, the movie starts at 7pm.
General
· Ring Around The Roses-We are need of many volunteers to...
CRC Weekly - Thanks for your continued support!
Here are the volunteer request and needs for this week. Also a big thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who helped with our community gardens on Sunday, they look great!
General
· We are in need of MANY volunteers for a MID OHIO food truck delivery this Wednesday at 1:00 pm. If you are interested in helping please come by on Wednesday.
· A client is in need of a...
CRC Needs this week
Senior Services
· One of the senior ladies I work with is in need of a professional financial advisor. She needs assistance with managing her retirement accounts. At this time she cannot afford to pay for these services herself, so the assistance would need to be pro-bono. If you’re interested in helping this lady, please contact Savannah at savannah.turner@clintonvillecrc.org or...
Upcoming Events at/for CRC
Please be sure to check the website frequently for more events!
Upcoming
April 17, 2011
Celebrate Earth Day with CRC April 29, 2011
Music for Food, featuring The Resisters May 5, 2011
Cinco De Mozart’s Fundraiser To Benefit CRC May 7, 2011
Seedlings and Seeds Giveaway May 30, 2011
EAS/CRC Run for the Roses 5k
Volunteer requests and needs for this week.
General
· Friday April 8th at 9:00 am - looking for volunteers to help unload the Mid Ohio Food Bank truck for the pantry
Senior Services
· There is a senior who is no longer able to mow her yard. She has a fairly small lot near the former “North High School” and has a push mower available. She is looking for a local volunteer who would be willing to come out on a regular basis...
March 2011
8 posts
What's up at the CRC?
CRC Upcoming Events
Please mark your calendar for 3 CRC events:
April 29th, 6-10pm Crestview Tavern is hosting a fundraiser for CRC- more info coming soon
May 5th-Cinco De Mozart’s- enjoy the lovely food and wine of Mozart’s restaurant and all proceeds will benefit CRC
May 30th-Memorial Day is our 3rd Annual 5K Walk/Run- Ring Around The Roses- starting at Whetstone High School and going...
Now Hiring for Summer Americorps Vista Positions
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center (CRC) is a Settlement House serving a large neighborhood. Have multiple openings for summer-only positions for 8 weeks. Must be available entire 8 week period from 6/20/11 through 8/12/11- you must be available to work 40 hours a week (primarily M-F). You get paid a living stipend by Americorps VISTA and get an education award at the end of the...
CRC Weekly Update
· The pantry is in need of plastic grocery bags. If you have any feel free to drop them off at the CRC.
· The CRC is looking for a volunteer receptionist for Monday and Friday afternoons from 1 pm to 5 pm. If you are interested please contact Emily atcrcvolunteers@clintonvillecrc.org.
Senior Services
· The senior service office is still in need of a volunteer...
Know anyone who wants to be an Americorps VISTA...
We are starting interviews soon. Must be 18 and have reliable transportation. Get paid a stipend during summer and earn a $1,000 education award at the end of summer to use for previous college loans or to put towards future education. Contact Angela or Beth at 268-3539.
See website at
www.americorps.gov
News from CRC this Week
Transportation
We are in need of volunteer drivers, to assist senior citizens to and from medical appointments. If you are interested please contact Mark Balson attransport@clintonvillecrc.org.
Driver needed: Our normal volunteer who picks up bread on Sunday evening at Panera (located in Clintonville off of High St.) will be out of town this Sunday. We are in need of a volunteer to pick up...
Clintonville-Beechwold center supports neighbors...
The services at Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center change and develop as the needs of its clients evolve.
The center is one of Columbus’ seven settlement houses created to help families in a specific geographic area, said Executive Director Bill Owens. The organization is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
“It’s neighborhood-based,” he said. “When people come in the...