News from the Heart

Avon/Avon Lake Community Resource Services Newsletter

 

 

 

 

July, 2014
HOMERUNS FOR HUNGER WITH THE CRUSHERS

It was a beautiful evening on June 26th for our annual Homeruns for Hunger event with the Lake Erie Crushers.  We were able to sell 300 tickets and had a fun 50/50 raffle. Many of those in attendance also donated paper goods for our pantry. Overall, the event raised $1,400 to benefit CRS clients. 

Thank you to all those in attendance at the game!

HOOKS FOR HUNGER 

 

A great big thank you goes out to the  group of local fishermen and the Avon Lake Parks and Recreation Department, who together hosted the 2nd Annual "Hooks for Hunger" Charity Walleye Tournament on July 5th. 

 

The community response to this event was amazing, and they were able to raise approximately $7,000 for CRS!

 

More than 110 fishermen took part in the tournament. Kevin Lukehart caught the biggest fish weighing in at 10.91 pounds.  Ronnie Rhodes was the overall winner with his top five fish totaling 36.4 pounds.  

 

The planning committee of Ed Moran, Joe Reitz, Scott Bruegger, Sean Boutin, Brian Belmont, and Tom Murphy did all the work in organizing this popular event, with lots of help from local businesses and community members.    

 

The CRS Board of Directors is very appreciative to everyone who supported this event! Thank you!  

SCHOOL KIDS FREE LUNCH PROGRAM  

 

The Avon Lake Ministerial Association is comprised of several local churches that have historically joined together to provide our community with cooperative worship and service opportunities.

 

Currently, they are providing a healthy lunch to area kids in need (those who are eligible for the reduced/free lunch program).  Lunch will be available on Wednesday, July 23rd at Westview Elementary from 11 AM to 1 PM.   

 

Please spread the word to those families you know need a little help feeding their kids healthy meals during the summer months.   

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK?

We have eliminated one of our Facebook identities.

Please take a minute to make sure you're connected to the Facebook identity we'll be using by clicking "like" on the following Facebook page. This will enable us get all of our Friends into one place. We don't want to lose anyone! Thanks!

COMMUNITY WEST FOUNDATION

On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and individuals we serve, thank you to the Community West Foundation for their recent grant support in the amount of $10,000. 
 
The continued support from the Community West Foundation for our general operating fund sustains the on-going programs that our local residents have come to rely upon for more than 25 years.

We couldn't do it without the generosity of foundations like the Community West Foundation.
Rock Pile "Fundraising That Rocks"

Don't forget to shop at the Rock Pile and tell them you'd like to support CRS. Five percent of your purchase (pre-tax) will be donated to CRS.

The Rock Pile is a landscape supply yard and garden center, and is located at 900 Nagel Road in Avon.
MARKET DAY SUPPORTS CRS
Thanks to everyone that ordered from our July sale!  In case you missed it, we will be having another sale in August! All profits from this sale go directly to support our services.  Here are the details:

Ordering Options:
  • Order online at www.marketday.com using the CRS account number 21628.  Online orders are due by 11:00 am on Thursday, August 19th.
  • Order forms can be picked up at the CRS office at 33501-L Lake Road.  Order forms must be received by Wednesday, August 13th. 
  • Call the CRS office at 933-5639  if you would like an order form mailed to you. 
  • You can also choose to make a donation of Market Day food to CRS for distribution to our clients.  Choose from ChicNSteaks, Ground Beef, Chicken Nuggets or American Cheese.  A separate order form needs to be used for your donation and can also be picked up at the  CRS office or from our website at www.aalcrs.org. 

Order Pick Up:

  • Orders will be available for pick up at the Old Firehouse Community Center at 100 Avon-Belden Road (corner of Route 83 and Lake Road) on Tuesday, August  19th  from 3:30 - 4:30 pm.

Please call Pam at the CRS office at 933-5639 if you have any questions.  Thanks for your support!

GEARING UP FOR BACK TO SCHOOL

It's already time to plan for back to school at CRS. If you would like to donate school supplies, we would like them by Thursday, July 31st at the CRS office.  We are open during the summer Monday through Thursday from 10 AM to 2 PM. We really appreciate school supply donations that help all students in Avon and Avon Lake start school prepared with their supplies.

Also, if you know a student who may need assistance with school supplies, please feel free to call and inquire about our guidelines.  Our office phone number is 933-5639.

DONATION FROM THE AVON LAKE BUSINESS EXPO  

 

The City of Avon Lake gave everyone an opportunity to discover what's new at local businesses at the North Coast Business Expo on April 24, 2014 at the American Legion Post 211 in Avon Lake.

 

Many thanks to Eileen Donahue, chair of the City's Economic Development Advisory Board, who spearheaded the event.  We are so grateful for the $1,000 donation to CRS raised from the proceeds of this event! 

COMMUNITY DONATIONS 

 

CRS has truly been blessed this month with many donations of non-perishable items for our food pantry. Thank you to the following businesses and organizations:  

 

Cleveland Clinic - Avon Lake, Mid-Century Lodge #725, Westview Elementary PTA, Erieview Elementary 2nd Grade and Another 4H Club.    

 

This is in addition to the many individuals who bring donations to the CRS office on a daily basis.   

 

We are so very grateful for all of the donations that help keep our food pantry well stocked and that help us continue our mission of People Helping People!


Save The Date For CRS Events:

Market Day Summer Sale:

Tuesday, August 19th (order deadline August 14th)

 

Farmers' Market Days:

Tuesday, August 12th at 2:00 PM, and

 

Tuesday, September 9th at 2 PM 

 

SOUPer Bowl Food Drive:   

Friday, August 29, 2014

 

Erie Shore Wellness 5K Run:  

Labor Day, September 1, 2014

COMMUNITY LUNCH BUNCH

 

The July Lunch Bunch at Avon Lake Presbyterian Church is cancelled for the month of July.   
Avon/Avon Lake Community Resource Services

 

Our Mission: Community Resource Services is a responsive, community-based organization whose mission is to diminish the effects of poverty in Avon and Avon Lake. We provide basic needs assistance and individualized resource and referral services in a compassionate and confidential manner.

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