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A Helping Hand
Sometimes the most difficult part of taking a positive step forward is being able to accept the helping hand reaching out to assist you. Often we feel we must do everything alone but that is not always the case.
For Rhonda Caldwell the fact that she will soon be able to call herself a college graduate and a homeowner is due, in part, to her willingness to accept the assistance of the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program at LFS Carolinas.
The FSS program is designed to assist families living in subsidized housing with achieving the goal of self sufficiency. Program participants establish goals to increase their incomes and identify and address barriers that may prevent them from accomplishing these goals. They are also linked with case managers who can offer one-on-one support to their individual situations.
Prior to entering the program Rhonda says she was not living the way she wanted; but her four children made her realize the changes she needed to make.
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WHAT'S NEW
Give Joy
As your congregation or business prepares for the holiday season, we ask that you consider placing an angel tree in your place of worship or office and encouraging your members to GIVE JOYto person in need.
It’s as easy as setting up a tree! We will provide an ornament for the sponsoring member to add to their own tree with the wishes of one of your neighbors attached. This year, we are asking that sponsors GIVE JOYthrough a gift card or cash donation. This will allow us to serve more people and allow for us to fulfill the wishes of the child that enters our care on Christmas Eve.
If you are interested in participating this year, please contact us at info@lfscarolinas.org.
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Lutheran Counseling Center Moves to St. Mark's
The Lutheran Counseling Center, Charlotte is pleased to announce a move to office space at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Charlotte.
We are excited to be a guest of St. Mark’s and to continue providing professional, affordable counseling and education services to our community. The office has a separate entrance and is separate from the main church area, providing those we serve with the confidentiality and comfort that they have come to expect.
Please join us in thanking St. Mark’s for extending their hospitality and continue to support us with your prayers, donations to our CARE Fund and referrals.
Please make note of the new address and phone number:
Lutheran Counseling Center, Charlotte
St Mark’s Lutheran Church
1001 Queens Road
Charlotte, NC 28207
980-613-3400
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Belk Charity Sale
Belk will hold its semi-annual Charity Sale on Saturday, November 6 from 6:00 – 10:00 a.m. at Belk stores companywide.
Charity Sale is a private, four-hour sale open only to ticket holders. You will enjoy 20-70 percent off Belk purchases storewide, including special savings on rarely-discounted designer labels.
Remember, Christmas is right around the corner, and you will get to take advantage of huge discounts without the craziness of the day after Thanksgiving!
Ticket Sale
Michael Handy, advancement associate for LFS Carolinas and former WBTV reporter, will hold a Meet & Greet at Belk South Park on Saturday, October 23 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 30 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Michael will be selling tickets for the Belk Charity Sale to benefit LFS Carolinas. Stop by our table, located in cosmetics on the main level, to meet Michael, learn more about LFS Carolinas and purchase a $5.00 ticket to the exclusive Belk Charity Sale.
Contact Advancement Associate Michael Handy at michael.handy@lfscarolinas.org or (704) 940-3309 to get your tickets today.
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Upcoming Events
Belk Charity Sale
Sat, Nov 6, 2010
6 - 10 AM
Belk Stores Companywide
Share the Light
A ceremony honoring the men and women who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces
Thuy, Nov 11, 2010
5:30 - 7 PM
Memorial Park
Columbia, SC
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Donate Today
In-Kind Needs
Bikes for Refugees
Newly arriving refugees rely on public transportation or the help of others to get to and from work. Having a bike would allow a refugee family to save on transportation costs and become self sufficient.
To donate a bike to a refugee family please contact us at 1-800-HELPING or info@lfscarolinas.org
Refugee services are coordinated from our offices in Raleigh, NC and Columbia, SC.
There are many ways you can support LFS Carolinas as we help the vulnerable people in our communities. To learn how your gift can make a difference click here.
1-800-HELPING
www.lfscarolinas.org
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