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News from
Community Resource Services
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The Charity Ball, held on April 5th, was truly "A Night of Heart and Hope". We celebrated the heart of CRS, our volunteers, staff, sponsors and donors, as well the hope that symbolizes the brighter future that we are all trying to build together where more people have access to opportunity, dignity and a better life.
Congratulations to all of our Raffle winners!
Jewelry Raffle - Connie Fields
Louis Vuitton Bag - Laura Demchuk
Party on the Patio - Hannah and Josh McLellan
The Golden Ticket - Andrea Votypka
Pappy Van Winkle - Emily Wenske
Louis Vuitton Wallet - Robin Schosser
THANK YOU to everyone that supported the Charity Ball! We are so grateful to all the donors, sponsors, volunteers, guests, and auction/raffle winners. The funds raised will go a long way in supporting our mission to alleviate the effects of poverty in Avon and Avon Lake. Photos from the Charity Ball as well as a complete listing of all of our sponsors and donors will be coming soon on our website!
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JOHN T. SHOOK
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
We were honored to present the 2025 John T. Shook Community Service Award at the Charity Ball on April 5th to Chrissy Schaefer-Yug. Chrissy is a passionate advocate for community service, volunteering for several local organizations, including CRS. As a CRS volunteer, she treats every client with warmth and respect and generously gives her time to many different projects. Most impressive is her work on the Charity Ball committee—she has raised over $40,000 for CRS by organizing the football squares and Louis Vuitton raffles! Chrissy is also committed to instilling the values of service in her three children. Through her example, she is shaping the next generation of socially responsible citizens who value service and kindness. Her tireless efforts have made a lasting impact on our community.
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Hooks for Hunger Chili Cook-Off!
The Hooks for Hunger Chili Cook-Off was held on Sunday, March 30th and it was a very fun and successful event! The judges had the difficult task of choosing the winner, but they certainly enjoyed tasting all of the delicious entries! Congratulations to the winners of the Chili Cook Off: 1st place: David DiBenedetto, 2nd place: Brittany Kendera and 3rd place: Jesse Miller, as well as the winners of the many fantastic raffle packages! Thanks to everyone that volunteered, participated, attended and donated! Special thanks to the event sponsors: Erie Outfitters, Erie Marine Sales, Nick Meyer Ford, Eyring Movers and Northern Hammerworks!
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Seeking Donations for Mother's Day
In June we will once again be honoring our moms with thoughtful bags filled with meaningful gift items. If you interested in supporting this program, we will be collecting donations of things like hand lotion, lip balm, bath salts, nail polish, sleep masks, tea or gourmet coffee, chocolates, note cards, or small denomination gift cards. Donations are due by Thursday, May 1st. Thank you!
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Student Board of Directors Position Available
The Board of Directors of Community Resource Services will be seeking a high school student from Avon High School to serve as the student representative to the board. The applicant should be a sophomore or junior entering the 2025-2026 academic school year. The position is for a two or three year term. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2025. Click here for more information and to access the application.
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We are currently in need of jelly/jam (plastic jars please) and all types of toiletries, including shampoo, deodorant (men's and women's), toothpaste and toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products, etc.
If you are able to donate it would be greatly appreciated. We accept donations during our regular business hours, Monday - Friday, from 10am - 2pm.
Just drive down the alley behind our office and ring the doorbell by the CRS sign.
*We cannot accept clothing, household items or medical supplies. Thank you!
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CRS has been blessed this month with many donations of non-perishable items for our food pantry! Thank you to the following businesses and organizations:
Avenbury Ladies of the Lake, Avon Girl Scouts, Barry Bagels (Avon), Christ Church Westshore, Crumbl (Avon), Eastview Elementary Kindergarten - 100 days of school, Faith Lutheran Church, Holy Spirit Church, Hunger Network Food Rescue, Lake Shore United Methodist Church, Women of Faith, New Westsiders, Old Navy (Avon Commons), and Redwood K Kids.
We are so grateful for all of the donations that help keep our food pantry well stocked. Thank you for making a difference, right here at home!
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Community Resource Services is a responsive, community-based organization whose mission is to diminish the effect of poverty in Avon and Avon Lake. We provide basic needs assistance and individualized resource and referral services in a compassionate and confidential manner.
We believe in a community where every resident is free from poverty.
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Community Resource Services | 440-933-5639 | aalcrs.org
33479 Lake Road, Suite C, Avon Lake, OH 44012
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