Help in the East Valley - the July 22nd, 2015 Edition

The one who gives when he or she is asked has waited too long. ~Sunshine Magazine 

Welcome to this Edition of Help in the East Valley. The East Valley Cares.

Bonnie and I visited with the on site manager of the United Food Bank. We were interested in the process organizations must pursue to qualify as a food bank satellite to acquire food for public distribution.

The first thing we learned was the apply organization must be a 501 (c) 3 Non - Profit. Second, the organization must have its own operation for at least one year before applying. Third, it must have its own existing regularly scheduled food distribution for the same period of time.A final determination will be based on whether or not an existing satellite is already operating in the same service area. 

Right now, you can support the United Food Bank's Give Where You Live United Food bank Raffle. The Grand Prize is a 2015 Harley - Davidson Road Glide Special.
For more information, visit the United Food Bank online.

Domestic Violence, Housing Instability, and Poverty Often Intertwine

Year after year, approximately 45% of the homeless families at Save the Family have been victimized within 12 months of entering our programs. Low educational attainment and job skills, as well as a lack of child care and reliable transportation, often mean individuals can only obtain low wage work.

In addition, the following circumstances leave many individuals feeling as though they have little to no control over their lives:

• Nearly 25% of homeless adults at Save the Family have no high school diploma or GED.
• Many have limited workforce skills and lack needed support systems.
• The majority of children are two to three years behind in their academic core competencies.
• Only 11% of these children’s parents have achieved any post-secondary education.

For more information to get the help you need or to help someone you know who desperately needs help, visit Save the Family Online, visit their Mesa location or call. 

Save the Family125 E. University Dr.Mesa, AZ 85201 480-898-0228

 

 

For your Medicare Questions, call Steven Davey, Licensed Sales Agent for a Consultation at 480 - 204 - 0407. He is an Authorized Representative to provide infromation on Medcare Advantage Plans, dual special Needs Plans, Medicare supplements, and Medicare Rx Plans. Email Steven Davey

 

Other useful information includes the Social Security Website Phone 1 - 800 - 772 - 1213 and AHCCCS Phone 602 - 417 - 4000

 

Join Bonnie and I and Friends this Sunday and every Sunday at 2 PM for Christian Education Studies, 3 PM for Worship at the Silent Hope Church and 430 PM Sign Language Class located at Address: 851 N Stapley Dr, Mesa, AZ 85203 for Information Phone Phone:(480) 525-8826 Pastor Jeremy Fass 

On August 28th, we will attend Faith and Faith Day at Diamondback Stadium. Tickets are $16.00 each to attend. To be part of our group, email Pastor Jeremy for further information. 

May God Bless you and keep you, make his face to shine upon you and always give you peace. Amen

Oscar and Bonnie Crawford

Help in the East Valley is a production of Oscar Crawford Christian Media.