News Around

the Corner Nov 2018

Art for Learning

Tickets

Kroger

2

New Van

Speakers Avail.

2

Needs List 3 & 4

Staff Updates 5

Food Baskets 5, 6

Investments

Meat

6

Christmas Spon-

sor

7

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Verse of the Month:

Psalm 27:1

“The Lord is my

Light and my Sal-

vation, who shall I

fear? The Lord is

the Stronghold of

my Life, whom

shall I be afraid?”

THE 14TH AND CHESTNUT COMMUNITY CENTER'S MISSION IS TO BE A PARTNER WITH AND PROVIDE MINISTRY TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AROUND THE CENTER IN

ORDER TO ASSIST WITH A VARIETY OF SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS.

Did you know?

Do you know how many people attend our family dinners?

Answer Page 5.

Homecoming Fun

For over a month, our 6th Grade and Older kids who partici-pate in Against the Flow planned, prepared, and decorated for ISU’s Homecoming Parade. The created posters to hang and to hold, the girls made Tutus to wear, and they all spent a Saturday morning in the cold to walk and support the center and ISU. They had an absolute blast passing out candy to other kids and having fun with their friends. To reward all of their hard work and dedication, we took them skating at Wigwam. Again, they had a blast spending time with friends, even if they fell down and hurt an arm or a leg. They enjoy being a part of the center and work hard to represent the center well to their friends and to

the community.

NEWS AROUND THE CORNER Page 2

We Love the Arts! Arts for Learning is once again partnering with the cen-ter to encourage different talents within our students! This company is based out of Indianapolis, and they send different artists to us to share their talents. During the month of October, we had a photographer come in and share with the boys his talent of film making. He showed the boys how to use his cameras to take vide-os, and he also explained the preparation it takes for an interview. We also had a group come in and share their talent of dancing with the girls. They enjoyed watching them perform and also asking questions about their tal-ents. We have other artists coming in this month as well to share their talents and experiences. We appreciate Arts for Learning for working with us and sharing

their artists with our kids.

Tickets! Tickets! As we look towards the holidays, we hope that you and your loved ones will join us for a Holiday Concert! Redhead Express and Graybeard will be performing on December 15th at the Indiana Theatre. This is a great time to grab your sweetheart, and celebrate Christmas all while supporting the center. Tickets are on sale now at all Old National Bank locations as well as at the center. Tickets are $15 for general admission, and $30 for the VIP Experience. The VIP Experience includes appetizers and a meet and greet before the concert.

Free Parking is included with either ticket. Reserve your tickets for this wonderful event today!

Kroger Number Did you know that when you grocery shop you can help the center out? 14th & Chestnut Community Cen-ter are enrolled in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. The center will receive a donation each month based on a percentage of sales by our enrolled members. Please go online to krogercommunityrewards.com and register your Kroger Plus card with our organization. Kroger has as-signed the center with the number BP497! This is a new number. Customers who have previously signed up should not have to change their number. Just make sure to check the bottom of your receipts and make sure

a donation is being made to the center!

New Van! After over a year of searching and raising money, we finally found a new van for the center! This van will replace one of our older vans that is starting to deteriorate and becoming unsafe for our kids. Due to the generous donations we have received, we were able to purchase a 2012 Chevy 15 passenger van. We were also able to detail the van with our decals so that the community will know it is one of our vans when it is out. We appreciate every-

one who helped make this possible!

Speakers Available During the month of October, Heather and Jeanie spoke to two different groups. Heather talked to the American Baptist Women of the community, and Jeanie spoke with Eastside Church of

Christ. Both of these talks generated some very useful donations to the center and also some new connec-tions for the center. Heather, Jeanie, and Connor are available to speak at events. Call the front office, and

we would be more than happy to add your event to our schedule!

November 2018 NEEDS LIST

14th and Chestnut Community Center

1403 Chestnut Street. Terre Haute, IN 47807. Phone: 812.232.3126 Email: 14th.chestnut@gmail.com

Visit our Website! 14thandchestnut.weebly.com

Thank You for your support of what we do! We truly would not be here without you! PRAY for God’s blessing on our children and their families. Pray also that God will contin-ue to move through the ministry of the Center and provide for all of its needs.

GRUMBLING TUMMIES CAFÉ

Serving daily snack and dinner throughout the school year. Help us keep their bellies full!

Our biggest need for the kitchen is meat and fresh fruits and vegetables

We are also in need of dish soap and gift cards to purchase items in order to com-plete meals and to purchase the fresh produce and milk we need each week.

We are also accepting any donations of canned or boxed food as well as main staples like bread and sugar.

BIGGEST NEEDS

These are the areas where we could use the most help in the month of November:

Food Pantry– The food pantry is in need of boxes of cereal, peanut butter, and cans of soup.

Kitchen– The kitchen could use Pancake Syrup, Sausage of any kind, Hot Dogs, Chicken, Orange Juice, Apple Juice, and any other breakfast foods.

Birthday Party Sponsors– We are looking for groups who want to help out one afternoon with our birthday parties. Contact the office for more information Christmas Sponsors– We are looking for people or groups to sponsor families for Christmas Christmas Presents– We are looking for brand new toys for Christmas along with brand new batteries for the toys. All types and sizes of batteries are appreciated. Premade Craft Kits– We are also in need of some premade craft kits to use with the kids.

MERIT MART REWARDS STORE

Help us reward our kids for good behavior! The store is where children can spend the play money they earn on hygiene products, toys, books, crafts, school supplies, etc.

We accept donations of new or gently used items for the Merit Mart.

Our biggest need is hygiene products especially for boys, such as deodorant, body wash, shaving cream, etc.

We also accept toys, school supplies, jewelry, and candy for the children.

MOTHER HUBBARD’S PANTRY

Please help us keep our emergency pantry stocked to help people in our community in an extreme time of need.

Our biggest need for the food pantry is meat like hot dogs, spam, tuna to make a complete meal. We are also in major need of Mac and Cheese!

We are also accepting donations of canned and boxed goods as well as supplies for babies such as diapers, wipes, and jars of baby food.

CLOTHES CLOSETS

Once a week, any of our registered children can go to the clothes closet and get NEW OR GENTLY USED clothing to keep them clean and warm. All donations are appreciated!

Our biggest need is new underwear and new boxers for our kids in any sizes.

We are also in need of clothes from size 5 to 12 for both girls and boys.

We accept clothes for kids from size 5 up to adult XL.

MOMS MATTER

Where mothers can get together and encourage each other through their daily parenting struggles. Each mom in attendance is given a small gift. Help us encourage them!

Gift baskets, lotions, bath items, candles, picture frames, and any other gift a mom might like

Gift cards for gas, dining out, or local grocery stores

BUILDING & GROUNDS

Cleaning supplies—Pledge, Windex, paper towels, liquid pump hand soap, toilet bowl cleaner, Ajax detergent, liquid dish soap, Goo Gone or Murphy Oil Soap, 409, Spic and Span

Old cell phones or old printer cartridges

Thank you for your continued prayers and support!

14th and Chestnut Community Center

1403 Chestnut Street. Terre Haute, IN 47807. Phone: 812.232.3126

14th.chestnut@gmail.com

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14th and Chestnut Community Center

A collaboration of the Terre Haute Christian Community 1403 Chestnut Street, Terre Haute IN 47807

Phone: 812-232-3126 Fax: 812-235-2904

Pastor Bill Felts, Executive Director

It’s the time of year that we all begin making plans for the holidays. Most of us plan a big Thanksgiving meal, what gifts to give family and friends for Christmas, how to decorate, and where we’re spending Christmas. The holidays are a wonderful time to get together with family and

friends and share together, thanking God for all He has done for us.

At 14th and Chestnut, we are also beginning to make holiday plans. Each year, we help the fami-lies of our children that regularly attend our program. More than 70 families are blessed with a Thanksgiving food basket, Christmas food basket, and presents for the children. The holidays can be a very stressful, depressing time if you don’t know how you’re going to provide for your family. With your help, we are able to relieve some of that stress and spread the joy and love of Jesus to the families

of our children.

Attached is a list of the food items we are collecting for the food baskets. We ask you to prayerfully consider collecting the items for one basket, or collecting one or two items in bulk. There are also other ways to get involved, including sponsoring a family for Christmas, providing gifts for chil-dren, or giving a monetary donation to help with heating the building this winter. Without your help, we won’t be able to keep our doors open and provide a warm place for the kids to come after school this winter. Any donations are greatly appreciated. Times are tough, but with your help, we trust that

God will provide.

If you need any further information about how to get involved, please call us at (812)232-3126, and we will be happy to talk to you. Thank you so much for the difference you are making in the lives

of our children!

Bill Felts Heather Slee

Executive Director Program Coordinator

Staff Updates Emma Jean Neal is still recovering, but she has been cleared to come back and volunteer. The kids and staff were very glad to see her return this past month. Margaret Manus is still recov-ering from her broken leg. Mercedes Estremera has welcomed a grandson into the world. Alejandro Argudin was born on October 21st. She is very excited to be a grandmother. We appreciate all of our staff and volunteers for all

of their hard work and dedication.

Did you Know??? Over 200 different kids and family members show up for our family dinners to spend time with their kids and to see what

they are doing here at the center.

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14th and Chestnut Annual Holiday Food Basket Drive

Offering Food Baskets to 70 Families this Thanksgiving

& 70 this Christmas

Items needed to

fill One Holiday Food Basket

Bring non-meat items to 14th and Chestnut Center by Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 and Friday, Dec. 7, 2018

Due to limited freezer space, please bring:

8-10 lb. Turkeys ONLY ON DAY of Distribution—Thurs, Nov. 15th.

6-10 lb. Hams ONLY ON DAY of Distribution—Thurs, Dec. 13th

Cooked turkeys to serve at the dinner—Thurs, Nov. 15th

Cooked ham to serve at the dinner—Thurs, Dec. 13th

Collect items to fill one basket OR collect 1-2 items in bulk.

Contact Heather Slee with donation commitments.

Call: 812-232-3126, or email: 14th.chestnut@gmail.com

Investments Help the Center 14th and Chestnut Community Center has set up an investment account and is able to receive gifts of stocks and bonds. Please keep the center in mind for your estate and year end tax planning purposes. Contact your accountant or tax preparer to inquire about the tax incentives for donated investments .

Contact Pastor Bill Felts for more information.

Cooked Meat Each year, we host a Thanksgiving Dinner and a Christmas Dinner for the families. This is a time for them to come together and celebrate without the stress of having to cook, and they are able to really spend time together. In order for these dinners to be a success, we need volunteers to cook turkey and bring in on Thursday November 15th; and cook ham and bring in on Thursday December 13th. If you are willing to help out with either one of these events, please contact the office at 812-232-3126. The cooked meat will need to be delivered by 3 pm the day of the event. We appreciate everyone

who helps make these events possible.

2 cans of corn 1 cake mix

2 cans of green beans 1 can of frosting

2 boxes mac & cheese 1 can of pumpkin

1 box stuffing 1 can of pie filling

1 can sweet potatoes 1 can evaporated milk

1 can/jar of gravy 1 can cranberry sauce

1 package of dinner rolls 2 pie crusts

1 box instant mashed potatoes 1 foil roasting pan

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THE NEED IS THERE – BE A CHRISTMAS SPONSOR

BY: JEANIE EDINBURGH

14th & Chestnut Community Center is in its nineteenth year of services to inner-city chil-

dren in Terre Haute, Indiana. In an era of economic recession, decreased giving, and failing non-

profit organizations, the 14th & Chestnut Community Center remains faithful to its mission. Dur-

ing the eighteen years many young lives has been touched, fed, tutored, clothed, and improved by

the services and mentoring provided by the 14th & Chestnut Community Center.

For over a decade, the 14th & Chestnut Community Center has successfully relied upon

community foundations, businesses, churches, and individuals to assist us in sustaining this program

and to purchase food, school supplies, and tennis shoes for our after school and summer pro-

grams, clothing for our clothes closet, winter coats to make sure our children go to school warm.

We have also relied upon them for Thanksgiving and Christmas food for our holiday baskets, as

well as toys and new clothing for the children at Christmas

Now we are entering into our Holiday Season, and we are coming to you once again. So

many lives in our community depend on the services provided by the 14th & Chestnut Community

Center. I personally go into the homes of so many of our children, I see how they live, and I talk

to the parent about their basic needs. I am coming to you because without your help, many of our

children will go without a Christmas, as many have in the past. Each year 14th & Chestnut Com-

munity Center spends a great deal of time searching for businesses, churches, and even individuals

to sponsor one or more of our families for Christmas.

The families of the 14th & Chestnut Community Center consist of a family of three or

more. Without your love and support many may go without a Christmas this year. As a child

coming up, I was in one of these households, and it breaks my heart to see that so many of our

families live even worse than I did as a child. I would often hear adults say, “It takes a whole neigh-

borhood to raise a child”, in today’s economy I have to say, it no longer takes a neighborhood, in-

stead it takes the entire community to raise a child.

With the economy in the state it is currently in, so many parents have lost their jobs,

therefore the security of knowing that their basic needs are being taken care of are gone. Many

that donated to the center, now find themselves in the spot of needing help themselves. The 14th

& Chestnut Community Center is depending upon YOU to assist us in making sure our families

have a Happy Holiday Season. Please feel free to call me at the 14th & Chestnut Community Cen-

ter @ 812-232-3126, I will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and give you the

names and information regarding a family, or families that need your

help. Please join us in bringing smiles to our families this Christmas

Holiday Season.

In His Service

Jeanie Edinburgh

Here are some ways you can help out at the Center:

Wills and Bequests—Gifts will be invested to insure quality services for youth in the future. Gifts can last a lifetime. Please consider us

when making your final requests.

Memorial/Honor Gifts—Gifts made in memory of a deceased loved

one or in honor of a family member or friend.

Miranda Harper Scholarship– Donations can be made to our

Scholarship fund to help our students with college expenses.

In-kind Gifts—Gifts such as clothing, toiletries and household items

can also be donated. For current list of needs, see pages 3 and 4.

Monetary Donations—Checks made payable to: 14th and Chestnut

Community Center, 1403 Chestnut St., Terre Haute, IN 47807.

Endowment Fund—If you would like to contribute to our Endowment Fund through the Wabash Valley Community

Foundation, contact Bill Felts at 812-232-3126.

14th and Chestnut

Community Center

1403 Chestnut St.

Terre Haute, IN 47807

812-232-3126

After School Program

Monday—Friday

3:00 pm—6:00 pm

Snack served at 3:00 pm

Dinner served at 5:30 pm

Executive Director

Rev. Bill Felts

Program Coordinator

Heather Slee

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