Do You Know There Are Still People of Sparta That Do Not Know of C.A.R.E.S

October2009

August 20that Silver Dollar Music Park Reba Smith received the first annual Labor of Love award. The Pear Tree, Independence, Va Patrick O’Neal custom designed the pin for C.A.R.E.S. Reba began volunteering with CARES in 1994. She was always among the first to arrive and prepare for the thrift store opening and ran the cash registers for many years. Over the years she repaired (along with her husband Dwayne) the jewelry and took great pride in finding that perfect piece for customers. It was only fitting that the Reba received a piece of jewelry. Congratulations to Reba. We each appreciate the many hours and years of your devotion as a volunteer to C.A.R.E.S.

Let’s show the town who we are!!

Do you know there are still people of Sparta that do not know of C.A.R.E.S.

Grant will drive the truck in the Christmas Parade – the rest of us can hand our brochures and coupons to our many neighbors lining the streets. Help me hand out flyers during the Christmas Parade November 28th at 2PM. Please let Vickie know if you can help.

Heater Program CARES will again purchase EdenPure (1000 model heating 1000 sq feet) heaters to assist our neighbors with an efficient way to help heat their homes. This program is income based available for AlleghanyCounty residents only.

Volunteers may purchase the same heater for the price CARES is able to obtain from the company ($300). Please advise Vickie as soon as possible if you are interested.

Bulletin Board

Volunteers are greatly appreciated by the Staff and Board. Each spring we have a picnic in the parking area. The fall brings the annual Awards Banquet and Christmas the Board set our goodies two days during the Christmas season. These events are to tell you thanks but also give each of you a chance to fellowship with one another. Be watching for Christmas goodies day.

Proceeds Day

August 29th Marine Corp$1,500 Aid for families of marine veterans

September 12th Alleghany Connections$1,250 Mentoring program for at risk youth

Disabled and senior citizens need help with minor chores and repair around their home.

Let us know and a team can help!

Example: downed trees, minor furniture repair, hanging doors or repair sticking doors, junk or refuse hauling, yard work, furnace checkups, home safety issues, gutter cleaning.

Do you know of someone needing this service?Can you help volunteer?

Please let either Vickie or Fritz Earle know.

Medication Assistance Program -The program helps to supply monthly prescriptions to those who financially qualify. If you have questions, stop by the office or call 372-5559 and leave a message.The office is open Wednesday and Thursday from 11am – 2pm.

If you would like to volunteer with the program of the C.A.R.E.S. ministry, please come talk to Vickie to see where you can assist.

Save Postage: Supply us with your email address! Your bi-monthly newsletter will be sent to you via email. If you do not have an email address, pick up a copy of the newsletter on the file cabinet by the office.

New Customers: First time to our store

August: 22

September: 10

Forone year: 423 were identified as first time customers.

Together we make a difference!

No job is too large when there we all work together.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Board Members:

Officers & members are:

Walt Green, Chairman; Jerry Brooks, Vice-Chairman; Eva Rice, Secretary;

Clara Crouse, Treasurer; Fritz Earle, Member at Large

Ed & Marion Adams, Margaret Barker, Chuck Bingham,Connie Edwards,

Jill Hobson, Ed Killeen, David & Pattie Linton, Randy Miles, Bruce Roney,

Kaye Royal andDr. Beth Lyon-Smith

CARES staff: Brenda Lovelace, Store Manager, Cheryl Barbour, Melissa Castillo, Vince Chamberlain, Grant Nonnamaker, Susie Woodell, and Vickie Scott, Director Senior Program: Beverly Pruitt