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Community Partners of Hope

Henderson Men’s Shelter Needs Help Finishing Out the Year, Beginning 2019

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-Information courtesy Community Partners of Hope

As we prepare to celebrate God’s gift of Jesus, let us thank you for the gift of your time, talent, meals, donations, prayers and more that have enabled us to operate the Henderson Men’s Shelter again this year on a shoestring budget! That is what COMMUNITY is all about! We still need your help through the end of March!

December has been extremely cold and then we had about a foot of snow! Our shelter managers and volunteers have done a wonderful job of keeping the shelter open for white flag conditions (see more about white flag below).

We are still trying to find men to volunteer for the overnight shift – 9 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. for December 23 – 31. We also need volunteers for the month of January. We cannot keep the shelter open without supervision and we do NOT want to tell our guests that they have to leave! If you can cover a single night, that will be a blessing!

A special shout out to a few of the men in Hope House who have been giving back by taking a few shifts at the shelter! These men came through the shelter and are making progress towards their own housing.

WHITE FLAG CONDITIONS:

When the temperature dips below freezing or when we have ice and/or snow, we know that it is just not safe for homeless men to be sleeping outside. In that spirit, we will accept any man who will obey the rules while in the shelter even if he lost privileges earlier. We will also admit men up until 10 p.m. (or later if escorted by law enforcement personnel).

On mornings when it is extremely cold or if ice and snow have caused other locations to close (like ACTS and the library), we will keep the shelter open during the morning until conditions are better. In extreme weather like our snowstorm, we have kept the shelter open all day. We can use volunteers and extra food on those days, so if you can offer help, please call the shelter manager (252) 820-0701.

You can see our calendar at any time from our website at www.cp-hope.org. Just click on the SHELTER CALENDAR tab at the top.

OUR CHRISTMAS WISH LIST:

Our largest need is funding to help pay operating expenses, including pay for the two shelter managers who keep things running smoothly.

We also depend on lots of donated clothing (NEW only) and supplies to keep the shelter running and our men warm and dry.

NEEDED SUPPLIES:

  • Large bottles of hand sanitizer
  • Large refill bottles of hand soap
  • Cans of foot powder or athletes foot spray
  • Tall kitchen trash bags (13 – gallon size)
  • Laundry Detergent
  • 7-ounce adjustable air fresheners
  • Pine-sol type cleaner – gallon containers
  • Toilet bowl cleaner – gel type
  • Soap – small sample size (or hotel supplies)
  • Instant Grits
  • Crackers & nabs
  • Cup of Noodles (With Cup)
  • Coffee & creamer
  • Peanut butter & jelly
  • Four-pound bags of sugar
  • CLOTHING – NEW ONLY!   (take used clothing to a thrift store, please)
  • Men’s undergarments (all sizes)
  • Waterproof men’s gloves
  • Men’s sweatshirts (Sizes L, XL, XXL)
  • Men’s thermal sets (Sizes L, XL, XXL)
  • White tube socks

NOT NEEDED:   

Shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, instant oatmeal, deodorant, dress socks and coffee mugs

A NOTE ABOUT DONATIONS:

All contributions are tax deductible.

You may mail a check to:

Community Partners of Hope, Inc., P.O. Box 1791, Henderson, NC 27536

Donations can be taken to:

First Baptist Church (9-5 Monday thru Thursday or 9-12 Friday)

First Presbyterian Church (10-1 Monday thru Thursday)

WIZS Radio Station

or call Betty Boyd (252) 432-3967 to arrange delivery

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Henderson Men’s Shelter in Need of Volunteers, Donations for December

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-Information courtesy Jane King, Community Partners of Hope

Community Partners of Hope and the Henderson Men’s Shelter recently released their list of December 2018 volunteer and donation needs, including:

VOLUNTEER NEEDS

SUPERVISION (sign up for full week or any part of one)

  •        December 2 – 8 (both shifts)
  •        December 13 – 15 (both shifts)
  •        December 20 –  22 (both shifts)
  •        December 23 – 29 (both shifts)

MEALS (full week or any part of a week)

  •        November 30
  •        December 14 & 15
  •        December 17, 18, 20, 21, 22

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

  • Large bottles of hand sanitizer
  • Large refill bottles of hand soap
  • Cans of foot powder or Athletes Foot spray
  • Tall kitchen trash bags (13 Gallon Size)
  • Laundry detergent
  • 7-ounce adjustable air fresheners
  • Febreeze Fabric Freshener (unscented)
  • Pine-sol type cleaner – gallon containers
  • Toilet bowl cleaner – gel type
  • Soap – small sample size (or hotel supplies)
  • Hand warmers
  • Instant Grits
  • Crackers & nabs
  • Cup of Noodles (with cup)
  • Coffee & creamer
  • Peanut butter & jelly
  • Four-pound bags of sugar
  • CLOTHING – NEW ONLY and in original packages (please take used clothing to thrift store)
  • Men’s undergarments (all sizes)
  • Waterproof men’s gloves
  • Men’s sweatshirts (Sizes L, XL, XXL)
  • Men’s thermal sets (Sizes L, XL, XXL)
  • White tube socks

NOT NEEDED: Shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, instant oatmeal, deodorant, dress socks, and coffee mugs

Donations can be taken to:

  •             First Baptist Church (9 – 5 Monday thru Thursday or 9 – 12 Friday)
  •             First Presbyterian Church (10 – 1 Monday thru Thursday)
  •             WIZS Radio Station
  •             Or call Betty Boyd (252) 432-3967 to arrange delivery

A NOTE ABOUT DONATIONS

We depend on lots of donated clothing (NEW only) and supplies to keep the shelter running and our men warm and dry.    Sometimes we get donations that we cannot use and then several of us must go through them and “regift” them to other agencies.  Please be sure to let your churches know what we do and do not need this year! Also, it is much easier for us if items are donated in their original packaging instead of repackaged in sets.

All contributions are tax deductible.

You may send a check to:

Community Partners of Hope, Inc,

P.O. Box 1791, Henderson, NC 27536

*You can see our calendar at any time from our website www.cp-hope.org. Just click on the SHELTER CALENDAR tab at the top.

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Community Partners of Hope Need Volunteers, Donations for Homeless Men’s Shelter

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-Information courtesy Jane King, Community Partners of Hope

Community Partners of Hope helps homeless men with their immediate need for food, a warm, safe place to sleep, and access to shower and toilet facilities for the night. At this time, we run a temporary emergency shelter, a transitional house to help men take the next step towards wholeness and a healthcare initiative to connect homeless men with medical screening, treatment, and medications.
We also try to help men in need to find ways to change their circumstances by referrals to the right training, rehabilitation, and support organizations.

We can see that we have made a huge difference in our community. For some men, it’s just a safe, warm place for a few nights until they can move on, but for others, our shelter has provided life-changing assistance which has allowed men to return to a productive life in the community.

We always need assistance from individuals, churches and organizations for supervision or meal duties. You can see our calendar at any time by visiting our website at www.cp-hope.org and clicking on the SHELTER CALENDAR tab at the top of the page.

A NOTE ABOUT DONATIONS:

Monetary Donations – 

All contributions are tax deductible.

You may send a check to:

Community Partners of Hope, Inc, P.O. Box 1791, Henderson, NC 27536

Donated Items – 

We depend on lots of donated clothing (NEW only) and supplies to keep the shelter running and our men warm and dry.    Sometimes we get donations that we cannot use and then several of us must go through them and “regift” them to other agencies. Please be sure to let your churches know what we do and do not need this year. Also, it is much easier for us if items are donated in their original packaging instead of repackaged in sets.

Donations can be taken to:

First Baptist Church (9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday thru Thursday or 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Friday)

First Presbyterian Church (10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday thru Thursday)

WIZS Radio Station

or call Betty Boyd (252) 432-3967 to arrange delivery

Supplies Needed:

  • Large bottles of hand sanitizer
  • Large refill bottles of hand soap
  • Cans of foot powder or athletes foot spray
  • Tall kitchen trash bags (13-gallon size)
  • Laundry detergent
  • 7-ounce adjustable air fresheners
  • Pine-sol type cleaner – gallon containers
  • Toilet bowl cleaner – gel type
  • Soap – small sample size (or hotel supplies)
  • Instant Grits
  • Crackers & nabs
  • Cup of Noodles (with cup)
  • Coffee & creamer
  • Peanut butter & jelly
  • Four-pound bags of sugar

Clothing – NEW ONLY!  (please take used clothing to a thrift store)

Please leave all underwear and socks in original packages.

  • Men’s undergarments (all sizes)
  • Waterproof men’s gloves
  • Men’s sweatshirts (Sizes L, XL, XXL)
  • Men’s thermal sets (Sizes L, XL, XXL)
  • White tube socks

Not Needed: 

Shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, instant oatmeal, deodorant, dress socks and coffee mugs.

Community Partners of Hope

11th Season of Henderson Men’s Shelter About To Start

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In a news release, Community Partners of Hope, Inc. of Henderson is asking everyone to spread the word about an ICE CREAM SOCIAL to kickoff the 11th season of Henderson Men’s Shelter.

You will have the opportunity to hear stories, pray for the programs and learn more about volunteer opportunities.

The ice cream social will take place Thursday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.

The news release says, “Please spread the word!  Bring friends and neighbors!  Please share this invitation with your church or organization.”

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Community Partners of Hope 220 Seafood Fish Fry 4-23-18

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Community Partners of Hope 220 Seafood Fish Fry 4-23-18

On Monday, April 23 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., Community Partners of Hope, which manages the local men’s homeless shelter and Hope House, will host its major fundraiser at 220 Seafood, 1812 North Garnett Street.

Community advocate and devoted volunteer Betty Boyd said, “Our dream is to offer a shelter that is open year-round and is able to provide employment and health resources to the men that we serve.”

Dr. Ron Cava, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Community Partners of Hope, said, “Community Partners of Hope is the only organization serving homeless men in at least the three counties of Vance, Granville, and Warren Counties and perhaps additionally Franklin.”

Boyd said, “When we closed the doors on the morning of April 1, 2018, it marked the 10th season of service for our emergency shelter for homeless men. The shelter is open from November 1 – March 31 each season. 65 men found a safe space, hot shower, warm evening meal, and a comfortable bed through the season. Hope House, our transitional home for men, was opened in April 2015. It is presently home to 6 men, five of those shelter residents this past season.”

Donations are tax deductible and will be accepted at the event or may be mailed to PO Box 1791, Henderson, NC 27536.

Cava said, “The ministry enjoys widespread support from a very diverse segment of our population. I dare say that CPOH does more with less than any other comparable ministry. ”

Volunteer opportunities are available, and your patronage at the fish fry or a gift would be most appreciated and used well to serve the community.

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Community Partners of Hope Provide Men’s Shelter Updates

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By: Kelly Bondurant, Freelance Writer for Hire

Community Partners of Hope, operators of the local men’s homeless shelter currently located in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church in Henderson, have recently shared shelter updates with WIZS.

Shelter Updates:

Kaine Riggan, Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission director, is currently searching Henderson for a suitable space to meet the shelter’s long-term needs. Anyone with a suggestion for a location is asked to contact Riggan via email at kaineriggan@gmail.com.

Community Partners of Hope is excited to announce that a new fundraising portal has been created and can be viewed at https://www.youcaring.com/communitypartnersofhopehendersonmensshelter-1009964.

Donations are needed for day-to-day shelter operation expenses. The organization plans to begin a capital campaign once the new shelter location has been identified.

Shelter managers Darryl Jones and Kenny Blackwell have recently taken over the duty of scheduling meals and supervision. All meals for the rest of the season have been scheduled; however, the shelter is facing a shortage of male volunteers willing to work the welcome or the overnight shifts.

The shelter reports that there are paid staff on duty who can run the operation without the assistance of volunteers, but volunteers are essential in providing backup, especially in the case of an illness or emergency.

Volunteers are welcomed even if they can only commit to helping for one night. On-the-job training will be provided by a shelter manager or night manager. Interested volunteers should contact the shelter manager at (252) 820-0701. The shelter keeps an updated calendar on their website at www.cp-hope.org. The latest schedule is listed under the calendar tab.

Hope House Updates:

Four men from the shelter have recently moved into the Hope House-a transitional housing unit offering the next level of assistance to qualifying men.

In order to transition into the Hope House, men at the shelter must meet the following qualifications: demonstrate they can follow rules and live peacefully with others, have a job or be close to securing a job, pass a drug screening and have a mentor.

The Hope House is currently in need of male or female volunteers to mentor residents. Mentors are asked to:

  • Maintain weekly contact with assigned resident-a minimum of one in-person meeting each month
  • Encourage goal setting, both long-term and short-term
  • Review goals and the steps taken to accomplish goals
  • Be available to listen
  • Inform the Mentor Coordinator of progress towards the completion of goals
  • Should setbacks occur – inform the Mentor Coordinator immediately and provide resident’s plan to get back on track
  • Communicate with the House Manager on issues that pertain to occupancy

Healthcare Initiative:

Thanks to a generous grant from the Triangle North Healthcare Foundation, Community Partners of Hope is able to offer healthcare services to shelter occupants.

Monies will support CPOH Health Interventions, providing primary health care screening and treatment for homeless men through the emergency shelter and transitional house.

Treatment will focus on hypertension, high cholesterol, substance abuse, prostate issues and diabetes. Strategic partners in this initiative include:

  • Chief Marcus Barrow, Henderson Police Department
  • Brian Short, Henderson/Vance Emergency Services
  • James Kenney, Beckford Medical Center
  • Jeanne Harrison, Alliance Rehabilitative Care
  • Lisa Harrison and Shauna Guthrie, Granville-Vance Health Department
  • Krystal Harris, Vance County Department of Social Services
  • Lori Giang, CEO/Executive Director and Nicole Banahene, Director of Partner Relations, NC MedAssist
  • George Daye, Raemac Transportation

Community Partners of Hope staff will coordinate the care offered and maintain records to demonstrate that CPOH is having a measurable impact on the health of the community.

 

 

 

 

 

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Community Partners of Hope Volunteers Needed

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Good things are happening for the Community Partners of Hope Men’s shelter, but your help is still needed. Volunteer supervisors, meals, computer support, and donations are all needed.

Also, Kaine Riggan of the Downtown Development Commission is searching Henderson for an appropriate place for CPOH long term needs.  If you have suggestions, contact him at kaineriggan@gmail.com.

CPOH has a new fundraising portal! Check it out online and share it with your friends. You can access the portal by clicking here. CPOH needs cash for day-to-day expenses but will also begin a capital campaign once a permanent location is found.

VOLUNEER NEEDS:
The CPOH calendar is constantly being updated, so to check the latest schedule online at www.cp-hope.org and click on the shelter calendar tab at the top right. Here are the needs:

SUPERVISION:
December 7 – Welcome and overnight
December 8 – Welcome
December 22 & 23 – Welcome
December 24 through January 5 – Volunteers needed for almost all positions!

MEALS:
December 8
December 22
December 23
December 24 (Christmas Eve)
December 27 through January 5

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Major Plans and Funding for CPOH

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— by Susan Rose and John C. Rose

Collaboration, Partnership and Funding Increases Community Partners of Hope Ability to Share The Dream

Community Partners of Hope, operator of the local men’s homeless shelter, met Thursday night at First Presbyterian Church, and the meeting was described by organizers as a “Celebration of Partnership.”

A generous grant has been awarded from Triangle North Healthcare Foundation.  Brenda Gant, a former instructor at Vance Granville Community College, was introduced as the grant writer to begin the community partnership health initiative.

Joel Rice, CPOH board member and housing specialist with Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, said there will be a team of four employees who will rotate to be at the homeless shelter full time.  Rice has provided invaluable guidance over the years, and he said volunteers and meals will still be needed.

More community partners were announced in this health initiative, as this is about more than giving someone a place to sleep for a night.

Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow and Brian Short, the director of Henderson-Vance Emergency Services, will be helping shelter residents get necessary identification so the men can seek treatment.  Actual ID cards are needed so the men can get help.

Dr. James Kenney, of Beckford Medical Center, will be helping with primary care including things like screening for blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes.

George Daye, Raemac Transportation, is going to provide transportation to/from health services.

Kaine Riggan, Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission director, has plans to help the shelter find a permanent home.

Mrs. Jeanne Harrison and Ann Grant, with Alliance Rehabilitative Care, will be helping with substance abuse screening and treatment.

Lisa Harrison and Shauna Guthrie with the Granville-Vance Health Department with be helping with patient support and education among other things.

Krystal Harris with the Vance County Department of Social Services will be helping the men to connect to other healthcare services or alternatives.

Lori Giang, CEO/Executive Director, and Nicole Banahene, Director of Partner Relations, with NC MedAssist are going to help with prescription and over the counter medications needed for treatment.

Dr. Ron Cava is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Community Partners of Hope.  Cava is the Senior Minister at The First Baptist Church.  He conducted the meeting and emphasized there would be no homeless shelter without the First Presbyterian Church.  The Presbyterian Church has provided the space needed for the homeless men’s shelter each year it has operated.

The Triangle North Healthcare Foundation mission is to encourage, support and invest in quality efforts that measurably improve health in the Triangle North region.  Val Short is the Foundation Executive Director.  Carolyn Powell is Program Specialist.  Dr. Roddy Drake is Chairman of the Board.

The CPOH health initiative project is to provide basic health screening, treatment and support for homeless men, with a focus on reducing morbidity due to substance abuse, hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes or prostate disease.

CPOH Foundation Partners include:

Triangle North Healthcare Foundation (tnhfoundation.org)

United Way of Vance County (unitedwayvance.org)

NC Community Foundation (nccommunityfoundation.org)

The Frances Abbot Burton Powers Fund

CPOH can be found online at https://sites.google.com/site/cpohope1/home

CPOH is on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hopepartners

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A Dash of Hope

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Plank Chapel UMC is set to help Community Partners of Hope, and your registration in or sponsorship of the 5K run will make all the difference.

A sponsorship letter sent to WIZS News reads:

“We cordially invite you to participate as a sponsor of “A Dash of Hope.” This event will raise money to provide funding for Community Partners of Hope. This event will kick off at 9:00 a.m. on October 14, 2017. Awards will be given for top qualifiers of the 5K.

“Community Partners of Hope is working to transform the lives of homeless men by uniting community partners to offer these men hope, help, and resources that enable growth into physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually healthy contributors to their families and the community. Community Partners of Hope operates an emergency temporary shelter for men only from 1 November through 31 March every year. The shelter has been in operation since 2009.

“Community Partners of Hope operates Hope House which is a transitional housing unit which offers the next level of assistance to a select group of men who show promise of once again becoming self-sufficient contributors to our community. Once admitted to Hope House, these men will be assigned trained mentors, and will receive the resources, encouragement, and guidance needed for them to one day live in homes of their own.”

Satterwhite Point on October 14th at 9 a.m. is the site of the 5k.  Registration fee is $35.  $15.00 per registration goes to Community Partners of Hope. $20.00 per registration provides for the timing company, cost to run the event. Any funds
collected beyond expenses will go to Community Partners of Hope. Should you require an expense statement, it can be provided upon request.

Online registration available at https://app.racereach.com/EVENT/A-DASH-OF-HOPE-5K-RUN-WALK/REGISTER. Email plankchapelumc@gmail.com for more information.  To learn more about Community Partners of Hope visit https://sites.google.com/site/cpohope1/home.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Your sponsorship helps to defray the cost of organizing the event. Funds received from sponsorships are used to purchase t-shirts for registered race participants, awards and complimentary drinks and snacks for each race participant. Any additional money from sponsorships will go to Community Partners of Hope.

There are various levels of sponsorship for “A Dash of Hope” 5K Run/Walk. Size and placement of logos on t-shirts and web site are based on sponsorship level.

Platinum Level Sponsor–$2000 (only one available)
Listed as top sponsor on social media
Prominent display of logo on all race t-shirts
Opportunity to speak at awards ceremony
Opportunity to have a table/booth (tables or canopy not provided)
Promotional materials in race packet
4 complimentary race entries

Gold Level Sponsor–$1000
Listed as sponsor on social media
Display of logo on all race t-shirts
Opportunity to have a table/booth (tables or canopy not provided)
Promotional materials in race packet

Silver Level Sponsor–$500
Display of logo on all race t-shirts
Opportunity to have a table/booth (tables or canopy not provided)
Promotional materials in race packet

Bronze Level Sponsor–$250
Opportunity to have a table/booth (tables or canopy not provided)
Promotional materials in race packet

Friendship Level Sponsor — $100
Promotional materials in race packet

A Dash of Hope 5K Run/Walk
October 14, 2017
Satterwhite Point, Kerr Lake State Park

Organization Name:____________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________________ State: _________ Zip: _________
Contact person:_______________________________________________________________
Contact email: _________________________ Phone number: ___________________________
Web site address:______________________________________________________________

1. Sponsorship level (please circle) : Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Friend

2. We plan to send materials/giveaways for the participant bags: Yes No
If yes, what item would you like us to include: ______________

3. Sponsors can choose to have company name listed or submit a logo. Please write your
company name exactly how you’d like it to appear as sponsor on social media:

4. Artwork and logos should be submitted to plankchapelumc@gmail.com as follows:
Logos for t-shirts will be printed only in one-color and should be submitted as hi-res
(300 dpi) JPEG or EPS files. Most Photoshop and Illustrator files can also be accepted.

5. Checks can be made payable to Plank Chapel United Methodist Church and note on
memo line – “A Dash of Hope”, mail to: Plank Chapel United Methodist Church, PO Box
507, Ki0rell, NC 27544. PLEASE MAIL TO BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 28, 2017.

CPOH Fundraiser at 220 April 24

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Community Partners of Hope, management entity for the local men’s shelter and Hope House, is having a fundraiser on Monday, April 24th.  It will take place at 220 Seafood at 1812 North Garnett Street.

Volunteer coordinator Jane Kings says, “Tickets may be purchased at the door and cost $7.  All plates include fried trout, french fries, hush puppies and slaw.  Eat in customers also get a beverage.”

There is a drive through for take out orders.

Cash or check only.