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Konstantin
22 June 2010 03:44 |
Hey very Good Site.... 
Manu
01 April 2010 16:01 | Germany
Interesting site!
alex
29 December 2009 12:31 |
hey very Good Site.. 
Pat Leahan
05 October 2009 02:58 |
Friends,
The Las Vegas Peace & Justice Center is now posting some of the latest goings-on in the "Happenings" section of this website. Check it out. There are updates to read and actions to take.
And, of course, the "Calendar" section of our website posts upcoming meetings and events.
Also, if you'd like to listen to our lastest Community Peace Radio shows, just click on "Radiocasts."
And please feel free to post your "Public Comments" here. Your notes are welcomed, especially if they help to further the causes of Peace and Justice.
Thanks.
pat
The Las Vegas Peace & Justice Center is now posting some of the latest goings-on in the "Happenings" section of this website. Check it out. There are updates to read and actions to take.
And, of course, the "Calendar" section of our website posts upcoming meetings and events.
Also, if you'd like to listen to our lastest Community Peace Radio shows, just click on "Radiocasts."
And please feel free to post your "Public Comments" here. Your notes are welcomed, especially if they help to further the causes of Peace and Justice.
Thanks.
pat
Pat Leahan
04 January 2009 13:02 |
Cold Weather Shelter UPDATE:
Please help if you can. See details from Naomi below. Thanks!
pat
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FROM: Naomi Swinton
DATE: 3 January 2009
Dear Friends --
Thanks to your support, the Samaritan House Cold Weather Shelter has now been up and running for 40 nights! We've had 234 uses of the shelter by 28 different people in that time, including 6 women and 4 veterans. The great majority of people using the shelter have been in their 40s and 50s, although we have had 2 families with children whom we have been able to assist, and individual guests as young as 19 and as old as 62. Most of the people making use of the shelter are chronically homeless local residents, although we have also served a number of people traveling through town. More than 40 people have been involved as volunteers and in making donations of clothing, food and other supplies. Many of you have supported the shelter -- and Samaritan House -- with a financial contribution. Thank you!
This Sunday completes our stay at the First Presbyterian Church. A huge thank you to Pastor Randy Campbell and the congregation who have made our stay there so positive. We couldn't have gotten this started -- or kept it going -- without their help.
On Monday we will be moving to St. Paul's Peace Episcopal-Lutheran Church at 810 8th Street. We have been offered a two-week stay there through January 18th, after which we hope to find one more host church before moving into a more permanent location. With the support of United World College and others we anticipate running the shelter at least through April. Again, a big thank you is in order to the many groups that make St. Paul's Peace their home -- we look forward to getting to know you and appreciate your willingness to host the Cold Weather Shelter.
We still need help! Volunteers are needed every night. We have two shifts: the early shift begins at 6:30 pm and involves registering the guests and serving a simple meal. Donations are sorted and passed out if needed. There is time to talk or show a movie. The late shift begins at 11 (or earlier if you prefer) and lasts overnight. Cots and bedding are provided for volunteers. The late shift volunteers wake the guests at 6:30 am and serve a simple breakfast and straighten up before leaving at about 7:15 am. If you would like to volunteer, feel free to stop by any night for an orientation. We keep a log book and have basic procedures for volunteers, and people always work in teams of at least two. You can contact Naomi Swinton at nswinton at mac dot com or 454 4228 to volunteer. We also maintain a Google calendar at http://www.uwc-usa.org/cec/index.htm (click on the Cold Weather Shelter link and then choose the 'week' view) so you can check when volunteers are needed. If your organization or group of friends can offer to make a weekly commitment (for example, always staff the Tuesday early shift) that would be tremendous.
We are also seeking one more person who can work regularly on the late shift; a stipend is available for someone who can work three nights a week. We continue to need donations of meals prepared in commercial kitchens and volunteers who can assist with social service referrals and support. We can also use socks and toothbrushes, and we are looking for a TV/DVD player if anyone has one to donate. We anticipate that by February we will be moving in to a more permanent location at which point we will be looking for a variety of donations and some work crew assistance!
Thank you so much for reading this. Please pass it on and help us continue to provide emergency shelter to those in need. Should you wish to refer people to the Cold Weather Shelter, our doors open for guests at 7 pm.
Best wishes for the New Year!
Sharon, Rosie, Naomi
P.S. A special thanks to Kevin, Stanley and Andrew who have provided core late night shift support! Also, three hurrays for Rick Abreu, Estella's and Johnny's Mexican Kitchen who have gone the extra mile to help provide us with food.
Please help if you can. See details from Naomi below. Thanks!
pat
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FROM: Naomi Swinton
DATE: 3 January 2009
Dear Friends --
Thanks to your support, the Samaritan House Cold Weather Shelter has now been up and running for 40 nights! We've had 234 uses of the shelter by 28 different people in that time, including 6 women and 4 veterans. The great majority of people using the shelter have been in their 40s and 50s, although we have had 2 families with children whom we have been able to assist, and individual guests as young as 19 and as old as 62. Most of the people making use of the shelter are chronically homeless local residents, although we have also served a number of people traveling through town. More than 40 people have been involved as volunteers and in making donations of clothing, food and other supplies. Many of you have supported the shelter -- and Samaritan House -- with a financial contribution. Thank you!
This Sunday completes our stay at the First Presbyterian Church. A huge thank you to Pastor Randy Campbell and the congregation who have made our stay there so positive. We couldn't have gotten this started -- or kept it going -- without their help.
On Monday we will be moving to St. Paul's Peace Episcopal-Lutheran Church at 810 8th Street. We have been offered a two-week stay there through January 18th, after which we hope to find one more host church before moving into a more permanent location. With the support of United World College and others we anticipate running the shelter at least through April. Again, a big thank you is in order to the many groups that make St. Paul's Peace their home -- we look forward to getting to know you and appreciate your willingness to host the Cold Weather Shelter.
We still need help! Volunteers are needed every night. We have two shifts: the early shift begins at 6:30 pm and involves registering the guests and serving a simple meal. Donations are sorted and passed out if needed. There is time to talk or show a movie. The late shift begins at 11 (or earlier if you prefer) and lasts overnight. Cots and bedding are provided for volunteers. The late shift volunteers wake the guests at 6:30 am and serve a simple breakfast and straighten up before leaving at about 7:15 am. If you would like to volunteer, feel free to stop by any night for an orientation. We keep a log book and have basic procedures for volunteers, and people always work in teams of at least two. You can contact Naomi Swinton at nswinton at mac dot com or 454 4228 to volunteer. We also maintain a Google calendar at http://www.uwc-usa.org/cec/index.htm (click on the Cold Weather Shelter link and then choose the 'week' view) so you can check when volunteers are needed. If your organization or group of friends can offer to make a weekly commitment (for example, always staff the Tuesday early shift) that would be tremendous.
We are also seeking one more person who can work regularly on the late shift; a stipend is available for someone who can work three nights a week. We continue to need donations of meals prepared in commercial kitchens and volunteers who can assist with social service referrals and support. We can also use socks and toothbrushes, and we are looking for a TV/DVD player if anyone has one to donate. We anticipate that by February we will be moving in to a more permanent location at which point we will be looking for a variety of donations and some work crew assistance!
Thank you so much for reading this. Please pass it on and help us continue to provide emergency shelter to those in need. Should you wish to refer people to the Cold Weather Shelter, our doors open for guests at 7 pm.
Best wishes for the New Year!
Sharon, Rosie, Naomi
P.S. A special thanks to Kevin, Stanley and Andrew who have provided core late night shift support! Also, three hurrays for Rick Abreu, Estella's and Johnny's Mexican Kitchen who have gone the extra mile to help provide us with food.
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