Hi All,
Our January Issue of Healing News is available online. To get it now go to our Yahoo Group at:http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/HealingNews/message/21 A Yahoo membership is required. If you have any problems please email gayle@hopeforhealing.org. Thank you.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Jan. Angel Food Distribution goes well!
Our volunteers rise to the occasion again!
Overseen by Gwen, it was all hands on deck for this month's Angel Food distribution. Mike and the his sons did another great job with the truck! (I'm telling you these guys are powerhouses!) Bill, Michele, Jonathan and Deborah all pitched in to sort and pack the food boxes. We had kids helping both through Restorative Justice and as teen volunteers.
Many thanks to the anonymous person who donated lunch. You ensured that no one who came to us to help went home hungry. Many of the kids who come to us to serve court-ordered hours come from difficult home lives. We always try to feed the kids something before sending them home. Your donated lunch helped us help them. Thank you.
Kudos also go to the people who sponsored Angel Food boxes this month! These boxes are now $30.00. Food stamps are accepted. The problem is we are seeing more people who are caught between affording food and being eligible for food stamps. For January, 17% of the food boxes we gave out were sponsored boxes.
Thank you for helping us help others!
To sponsor a box, contact us today.
Overseen by Gwen, it was all hands on deck for this month's Angel Food distribution. Mike and the his sons did another great job with the truck! (I'm telling you these guys are powerhouses!) Bill, Michele, Jonathan and Deborah all pitched in to sort and pack the food boxes. We had kids helping both through Restorative Justice and as teen volunteers.
Many thanks to the anonymous person who donated lunch. You ensured that no one who came to us to help went home hungry. Many of the kids who come to us to serve court-ordered hours come from difficult home lives. We always try to feed the kids something before sending them home. Your donated lunch helped us help them. Thank you.
Kudos also go to the people who sponsored Angel Food boxes this month! These boxes are now $30.00. Food stamps are accepted. The problem is we are seeing more people who are caught between affording food and being eligible for food stamps. For January, 17% of the food boxes we gave out were sponsored boxes.
Thank you for helping us help others!
To sponsor a box, contact us today.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Morristown District UMW Event (TN) - Parrottsville UMC
Staff and volunteers are hustling and bustling to get the word out about domestic violence and the services we offer at Hope for Healing.Org in 2008. Yesterday, two volunteers and I set up a display at the Morristown District UMW Event in Parrottsville, TN.
We appreciate Vicki's invitation and the warm welcome by the ladies there. In contrast to the snowy morning the event was warm and cozy. The church was packed with what appeared to be around 100 women. A nice worship was offered which included communion. You couldn't help but be impressed by the speaker at Wesley House and with all the great work they are doing!
After the meeting and service we adjourned to lunch in the fellowship hall. If you came, that's where you found our table and the Hope Quilt. We appreciate all the ladies who stopped by to talk and the almost 1/3 of you who picked up information! Most of all, we appreciate the opportunity to meet the enthusiastic ladies who make up the UMW in the Morristown District.
Thanks for inviting us and making us feel welcome! We hope to see you again next time!
We appreciate Vicki's invitation and the warm welcome by the ladies there. In contrast to the snowy morning the event was warm and cozy. The church was packed with what appeared to be around 100 women. A nice worship was offered which included communion. You couldn't help but be impressed by the speaker at Wesley House and with all the great work they are doing!
After the meeting and service we adjourned to lunch in the fellowship hall. If you came, that's where you found our table and the Hope Quilt. We appreciate all the ladies who stopped by to talk and the almost 1/3 of you who picked up information! Most of all, we appreciate the opportunity to meet the enthusiastic ladies who make up the UMW in the Morristown District.
Thanks for inviting us and making us feel welcome! We hope to see you again next time!
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Shoney's, Smith Family Theater, Tennessee Theater for Mardi Gras
What great auction items! Mardi Gras happens on Feb. 1. These great businesses have donated. You won't want to miss these and the other great items! The fun starts at 7:00 pm! Tickets are going fast at only $10.00 per person. Price includes dinner, dancing, live and silent auction and a pinata breaking for the kids. Kids tickets are only $7.50. See you there!
Thanks to Strawberry Plains Presbyterian Church for letting us use thier facility for the evening.
Thanks to Strawberry Plains Presbyterian Church for letting us use thier facility for the evening.
Krispy Kreme Hot Doughnuts Now!
Join us this morning at the Pilot on Asheville Hwy. for our first Krispy Kreme doughnut sale. See our display. Pick up some fabulous doughtnuts and get info on sexual or domestic violence. Get 'em while they last...
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
More for Mardi Gras!
Are you coming yet? If you're not, you'll want to when you read this! The latest Mardi Gras items are...
Hunter Museum of Art, Chattanooga, 6 Passes
Knoxville Symphony Society, Knoxville, Certificate for 2 to any Masterworks Concert
Jefferson County Recreation, 6 Aqua Passes.
See you on Feb. 1!
Hunter Museum of Art, Chattanooga, 6 Passes
Knoxville Symphony Society, Knoxville, Certificate for 2 to any Masterworks Concert
Jefferson County Recreation, 6 Aqua Passes.
See you on Feb. 1!
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Take our Workshop at the Impacting Ministry Knoxville District Event
Brochure information is here:
http://www.holston.org/media/event/event/impactingministry.pdf
Take our workshop today at the Impacting Ministry event held at Fountain City United Methodist Church. Domestic Violence; The Silent Epidemic presented by Gayle Crabtree (Founder & Executive Director of Hope for Healing.Org) with her husband, Rev. John Crabtree who will be covering the example of an Old Testament family caught in the bondage of domestic violence. Registration begins at 1:30. Workshops begin at 2:45.
Heartbreakingly, one in three women worldwide will be abused in her lifetime. Wrapped in a shroud of evil silence many victims will fail to come forward to find the healing they deserve and need. What does Domestic Violence within the church look like? As a Christian what do you do if someone confides in you that they are being abused? Were women abused in the Bible? Is leaving Biblical? Come to our workshop to find some answers and learn how to help. See the Hope Quilt - a testimony by survivors.
http://www.holston.org/media/event/event/impactingministry.pdf
Take our workshop today at the Impacting Ministry event held at Fountain City United Methodist Church. Domestic Violence; The Silent Epidemic presented by Gayle Crabtree (Founder & Executive Director of Hope for Healing.Org) with her husband, Rev. John Crabtree who will be covering the example of an Old Testament family caught in the bondage of domestic violence. Registration begins at 1:30. Workshops begin at 2:45.
Heartbreakingly, one in three women worldwide will be abused in her lifetime. Wrapped in a shroud of evil silence many victims will fail to come forward to find the healing they deserve and need. What does Domestic Violence within the church look like? As a Christian what do you do if someone confides in you that they are being abused? Were women abused in the Bible? Is leaving Biblical? Come to our workshop to find some answers and learn how to help. See the Hope Quilt - a testimony by survivors.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Panther Springs United Methodist Church
Host church for the 2008 District Day of Vision, the folks at Panther Springs United Methodist Church sure know how to make you feel welcome. The friendly church members were on hand in the fellowship hall to help me find the perfect spot for our display and Hope Quilt. The ladies of the church were bustling with energy as they prepared a hot chili lunch for a crowd. Several attendees stopped by our table to pick up information about domestic violence and the other other services we offer. I and another longstanding volunteer attended the information-filled workshop on Conflict Resolution. If you are local to the Morristown District of the United Methodist Church and you missed this event it's a shame. Now you have to wait another full year to get to come. We'll see you then!
And the newest item is...
Two night stay at the Ramada Inn, Pigeon Forge, TN.
Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras, I can't wait til Mardi Gras!
See you then,
Gayle
Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras, I can't wait til Mardi Gras!
See you then,
Gayle
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Mardi Gras items + Inspiration
Look at these great items!
Many thanks to these fine businesses!
All American Billiards - Minnesota Fats Cue Stick - Value $250
T-Shirt Tours - 2 Beach Mats - Value $40
Ruby Falls - Complimentary Pass for Two Adults and Two Children
Ocoee Outdoors www.ocoee-outdoors.com - Whitewater Adventure for Two
Knoxville Zoo - Two Complimentary Passes
Salon Soleil - $20 Gift Card
We are deeply grateful for the support shown to us by these businesses. Please patronize them and all the merchants who are helping make this year's Mardi Gras a success!
Want to read something truly inspirational? Read on below...
Help comes in the most unexpected forms. Sometimes, it's right in front of you in the place - or people - you would least likely expect. We've learned that with Mardi Gras 2008 and we've learned it in a big way.
One particular couple has been instrumental in getting most of the items that we've collected so far. They are great people. Hardworking. Enduring. Homeless.
Surprised?
They had no job and have no place to park their camper but they wanted to pay it forward in some way. So, to help us this couple made it their mission to ask for donations as they went job hunting. Ask either of them and they'll tell you how much they wanted to give a little back for what we've done for them. We were surprised but didn't want to say no. So, off they went and back they came with arms loaded with Mardi Gras items. They met new people, had a great time and their faith in the world was renewed.
And guess what? Tomorrow, they both have their first day at the new jobs they got along the way!
Proud of them? We are.
See you at Mardi Gras!
Gayle
Many thanks to these fine businesses!
All American Billiards - Minnesota Fats Cue Stick - Value $250
T-Shirt Tours - 2 Beach Mats - Value $40
Ruby Falls - Complimentary Pass for Two Adults and Two Children
Ocoee Outdoors www.ocoee-outdoors.com - Whitewater Adventure for Two
Knoxville Zoo - Two Complimentary Passes
Salon Soleil - $20 Gift Card
We are deeply grateful for the support shown to us by these businesses. Please patronize them and all the merchants who are helping make this year's Mardi Gras a success!
Want to read something truly inspirational? Read on below...
Help comes in the most unexpected forms. Sometimes, it's right in front of you in the place - or people - you would least likely expect. We've learned that with Mardi Gras 2008 and we've learned it in a big way.
One particular couple has been instrumental in getting most of the items that we've collected so far. They are great people. Hardworking. Enduring. Homeless.
Surprised?
They had no job and have no place to park their camper but they wanted to pay it forward in some way. So, to help us this couple made it their mission to ask for donations as they went job hunting. Ask either of them and they'll tell you how much they wanted to give a little back for what we've done for them. We were surprised but didn't want to say no. So, off they went and back they came with arms loaded with Mardi Gras items. They met new people, had a great time and their faith in the world was renewed.
And guess what? Tomorrow, they both have their first day at the new jobs they got along the way!
Proud of them? We are.
See you at Mardi Gras!
Gayle
Saturday, January 05, 2008
A+ Auction Items for Mardi Gras Fundraiser!
And still more auction items for Mardi Gras! Have you bought your ticket yet?
Mama Bears Smoke Sausage & Funnel Cakes in Gatlinburg - $20.00 Gift Certificate
IHOP in Sevierville - $20.00 Gift Card
Cracker Barrel in Pigeon Forge – 5 Kids Meals
Taylor Girl’s Shop in Gatlinburg - $25.00 Gift Certificate
Southern Highlands Craft Guild – Arrowcraft – in Gatlinburg – Vintage Native American Pottery Vase
Another Me in Gatlinburg - $50.00 Gift Certificate
Puckers Sports Bar & Grill in Gatlinburg – $25.00 Gift Certificate
Texas
Check back tomorrow. There might be more!
Mama Bears Smoke Sausage & Funnel Cakes in Gatlinburg - $20.00 Gift Certificate
IHOP in Sevierville - $20.00 Gift Card
Cracker Barrel in Pigeon Forge – 5 Kids Meals
Taylor Girl’s Shop in Gatlinburg - $25.00 Gift Certificate
Another Me in Gatlinburg - $50.00 Gift Certificate
Puckers Sports Bar & Grill in Gatlinburg – $25.00 Gift Certificate
Check back tomorrow. There might be more!
Mardi Gras Party on Knox News Website
Read about our upcoming Mardi Gras fundraiser on the Knoxville News Sentinel website. It's shaping up to be one great event!
Friday, January 04, 2008
Mardi Gras items are pouring in!
You'll want to be sure to come to Mardi Gras after you read this!
Texas Roadhouse in Sevierville - Certificate for a dinner for two
Applebee's in Gatlinburg - Card for dinner for two
Del Sol in Gatlinburg - Two golf shirts
Simply Animals in Gatlinburg - $25.00 gift card
Little Sparrow Gallery in Gatlinburg - 2 wooden baskets
Scents of Gatlinburg in Sevierville - Potpourri set
Old Smokey Candy Kitchen in Gatlinburg - Candy set
Fuddrucker's in Sevierville - $10 Gift Certificate
Ruby Tuesday's in Sevierville - $25 Gift Certificate
Collier Restaurant in Sevierville - $50 Gift Certificate
Connor's Steakhouse in Sevierville - $40 Gift Certificate
OCharley's in Pigeon Forge - $30 Gift Certificate
Ruby Tuesday's in Pigeon Forge - $25 Gift Certificate
Amerigo Italian Restaurant in Knoxville - $50 Gift Certificate
Many, many, many thanks to each of these fine businesses!
Texas Roadhouse in Sevierville - Certificate for a dinner for two
Applebee's in Gatlinburg - Card for dinner for two
Del Sol in Gatlinburg - Two golf shirts
Simply Animals in Gatlinburg - $25.00 gift card
Little Sparrow Gallery in Gatlinburg - 2 wooden baskets
Scents of Gatlinburg in Sevierville - Potpourri set
Old Smokey Candy Kitchen in Gatlinburg - Candy set
Fuddrucker's in Sevierville - $10 Gift Certificate
Ruby Tuesday's in Sevierville - $25 Gift Certificate
Collier Restaurant in Sevierville - $50 Gift Certificate
Connor's Steakhouse in Sevierville - $40 Gift Certificate
OCharley's in Pigeon Forge - $30 Gift Certificate
Ruby Tuesday's in Pigeon Forge - $25 Gift Certificate
Amerigo Italian Restaurant in Knoxville - $50 Gift Certificate
Many, many, many thanks to each of these fine businesses!
Angel Food ordering deadline today!
Don't forget:
The Angel Food ordering deadline is today. The new prices are $30 which includes tax.
The Angel Food ordering deadline is today. The new prices are $30 which includes tax.
Wait to you read about these Mardi Gras donations!
Leatherworld in Gatlinburg - Leather Jacket valued at $250.00
Cracker Barrel in Pigeon Forge - Gold Card for 2 Meals
Olive Garden in Sevierville - $25.00 Gift Card
Red Lobster in Sevierville - $25.00 Gift Certificates
Logan's Roadhouse in Sevierville - 1 Free Entree
Carmike Movie Cinema at Knoxville Center Mall - 6 Movie Passes
Crawdaddy's Restaurant and Bar in Gatlinburg - $25.00 Gift Certificate
Olive Leaf Trading Company in Gatlinburg - Gardening Gift Basket
And more to come!
Cracker Barrel in Pigeon Forge - Gold Card for 2 Meals
Olive Garden in Sevierville - $25.00 Gift Card
Red Lobster in Sevierville - $25.00 Gift Certificates
Logan's Roadhouse in Sevierville - 1 Free Entree
Carmike Movie Cinema at Knoxville Center Mall - 6 Movie Passes
Crawdaddy's Restaurant and Bar in Gatlinburg - $25.00 Gift Certificate
Olive Leaf Trading Company in Gatlinburg - Gardening Gift Basket
And more to come!
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Mardi Gras
We're putting together a Visit Chattanooga basket again this year. Leading the way on the donation for that is Abuelo's at Hamilton Place.
Also, many thanks to the Outback Restaurant at exit 398. They donated two dinner certificates for dinner.
I hope you're thinking about coming to Mardi Gras Night yourself...
Also, many thanks to the Outback Restaurant at exit 398. They donated two dinner certificates for dinner.
I hope you're thinking about coming to Mardi Gras Night yourself...
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