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Facebook: Reentry Concert

Broome County Council of Churches Jail Ministry Program We are assembling a benefit concert in Nov. for the Reentry Program. 2 groups are willing to perform and we would like a couple more. Any bands or individuals interested? Send us the dates you have available.

Lots of Facebook Posts Recently. Here is a Sampling:

Deacon Ed Blaine Tentative change in the Orchard Planting date. We are now looking at Sunday, August 22 beginning at 10:00 AM. Sign up by call the Broome County Council of Churches. Let us know if you will be bringing a pick and shovel.

The Broome County Council of Churches 9th Annual Faith in Action Golf Classic
Friday, Aug 13 at Traditions at the Glen. Noon registration, 1:00 pm shot gun start. Teams of 4 Captain & Crew, join in the golfing fun! Try your luck at winning a car! Golfers, $100 by 7/30/10. Tee, Birdie, Eagle and Major sponsorships available.

The Broome County Council of Churches Knock 'M Down for Ramp It Up bowling tournament. Four to a team, $20 per person. Lane sponsorships are $100 each and $50 for each additional lane. Major sponsorship is $500. Join the fun on Saturday, October 23, Noon to 4:00 pm.

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Lives of Commitment Breakfast

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Broome County Council of Churches Faith in Action Volunteers Program Ramp It Up program began on June 5 & 6 with the Home Education Team. Ramp building went well and the homeowners are very happy. Next weekend Church of the Holy Family will build a ramp. Join in with Knock 'M Down for Ramp It Up, our fun-raising bowling tournament on Saturday, Oct 23, Noon to 4:00. Four to a team, $20 per person. Lane sponsorships start at $100.

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Broome County Council of Churches Faith in Action Volunteers Program The Faith in Action Golf Classic will be held on Friday, Aug 13 at Traditions at the Glen. Noon registration, 1:00 pm shot gun start. Teams of 4 Captain & Crew, join in the golfing fun! Try your luck at winning a car! Golfers, $100 by 7/30/10. Tee, Birdie, Eagle and Major sponsorships available.

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This is just to name a few.  Join Facebook and Follow the Council to see all of them :)

Flash Mob for CHOW

Grace Adventure We will draw a crowd of hopefully 200+ people, each person bringing a donation for CHOW (local food pantry). We will practice a little "number" for about an hour and then perform it at our designated place. We can't WAIT to do this!!!!! Its going to be AWESOME! Bring ALL of your friends...for a good cause AND to have fun!!

Flash Mob

Friday, August 6, 2010 at 3:00pm

We are not going to release the exact location as of YET...but it will be in Binghamton. We just want to wait another month

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We will draw a crowd of hopefully 200+ people, each person bringing a donation for CHOW (local food pantry). We will practice a little "number" for about an hour and then perform it at our designated place. We can't WAIT to do this!!!!! Its going to be AWESOME! Bring ALL of your friends...for a good cause AND to have fun!!

WBNG Facebook Post: CHOW Farm

WBNG-TV Action News May 8th, residents in Broome, Chenango, and Tioga Counties will seecrews in their community gardens. Current Rural Health Service Corps members will provide a day of local service Growing Community project. Members will be working in the following gardens: CHOW Farm; Binghamton Urban Farm Project; Liberty St Community Garden; Apalachin Elementary School Garden; Owego Community Garden; and Oxford Community Garden.

WBNG: CHOW

WBNG-TV Action News On Saturday May 8 letter carriers all over this country will be collecting non-perishable food donations along their routes for deposit to CHOW , and other local food banks. This is the 18th annual " Stamp Out Hunger " drive conducted by the National Association of Letter Carriers.

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Facebook: Lives of Commitment Breakfast

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Broome County Council of Churches Faith in Action Volunteers Program Lives of Commitment Awards Breakfast May 7th. Three outstanding volunteers to be honored. One outstanding Keynote Speaker, Kathryn Grant Madigan.

Facebook: Jail Ministry - Congrats Dorothy!

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Broome County Council of Churches Jail Ministry ProgramCongratulations to our Advisory Chairperson, Dorothy Pierce, who is the attending Deacon tonight for the Presiding U.S. Episcopal Bishop at a service at Christ Church in Binghamton at 7:00 P.M. Dorothy also co–officiated a number of the 11 communion services in the jail with Chaplain Cris this week

Facebook and Twitter: CHOW Orchard 3-30-10

FOX 40 News WICZ-TV CHOW in Broome county is trying to get an orchard planted right here in Conklin to benefit our community. They need all the votes they can get. Go to http://www.communitiestakeroot.com/ and follow the links to NY to place your vote.

Communities Take Root: Where Do You Live?
http://www.communitiestakeroot.com/
Where do you live? Enter your 5-digit zip code to access the site.

Facebook: Reentry Data for the Jail Ministry

Broome County Council of Churches Jail Ministry Program Data has been crunched by one of our volunteers and our MSW intern for our new Reentry Project. The numbers look promising; just over 200 people have sought our services to date, which is just over 3 new intakes a week.

Facebook: Jail Ministry

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Broome County Council of Churches Jail Ministry Program Due to facility scheduling problems on Tuesday our Protestant chaplain and Roman Catholic chaplain combined efforts for a joint service in the therapeutic Housing Unit. It was a wonderful service and certainly worth repeating!

Facebook: Ramp It Up

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Broome County Council of Churches Faith in Action Volunteers Program Ramp It Up 2010 plans are moving along well. The community can help support the program. Stay in touch for information on Miniature Golf Tournament date.

Facebook: Jail Ministry Program

Broome County Council of Churches Jail Ministry Program Here is a good resource on Jails, community corrections, theraputic housing, faith based partnerships and reentry. Broome County and our services are featured on page 76

http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/411660_life_after_lockup.pdf

Facebook: Jail Ministry Volunteer

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Broome County Council of Churches Jail Ministry Program Here is a very nice article about Rev. Kit White, one of our long time Jail Ministry Volunteers.

Sunday is 'Gospel Time' in Binghamton | pressconnects.com | Press & Sun-Bulletin

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'Gospel Time!' did not have an auspicious beginning when it went on the air in 1970, Kit White remembers, with a laugh.

http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100305/NEWS01/3050422/Sunday-is-Gospel-Time-in-Binghamton

Facebook: Jail Ministry and the Literacy Program

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Broome County Council of Churches Jail Ministry Program We host a Family Literacy Program where inmates read books to their children and a CD and book are mailed to the child to keep and to listen to over and over! The program teaches more than reading skills, it helps in parenting, ESL, communications and in reconnecting families We are looking for more volunteers. No experience needed! Here is a link to a story on NPR about a program like ours.

Prison Literacy Program : NPR

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According to the Department of Justice, there are more than 700,000 state and federal prisoners that are parents. A majority of those parents say they've never had a personal visit with their children since they were imprisoned. ...

Facebook: 3 events listed today on facebook

The Broome County Council of Churches Middle school band to aid food bank - Band members from sixth through eighth grade are holding a food drive contest to deliver goods for the Southern Tier Food Bank's backpack program. The program provides food for underprivileged students who may go hungry outside of school. The food drive will run from the February 9 to the 23.

The Broome County Council of Churches Lincoln birthday party planned St. Andrew’s Anglican Church will hold a birthday party for President and First Lady Lincoln at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at 1013 Front St. in Vestal. The program is free, but contributions will be accepted for Civil War Preservation Trust and the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse.

The Broome County Council of Churches Great event coming up at BU.

Facebook: Jail Ministry and the Dream Center

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Broome County Council of Churches Jail Ministry Program The Dream Center, a partner agency with the program, is announcing the start of the J.U.M.P. support group, beginning March 7th for youth with an incarcerated parent.

The George F. Johnson Dream Center for Community Empowerment - Home

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Facebook: Cris Mogenson's speaking engagement

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Broome County Council of Churches Jail Ministry Program Chaplain Cris Mogenson is speaking at the Prisoner Support Network Meeting at the Cyber Cafe in Binghamton on Sunday 2/7/10 at 5:30 P.M.

Facebook : New Volunteer for Celebrate Recovery

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Broome County Council of Churches Jail Ministry Program A new volunteer has joined the ranks this week who is working at starting a new partner Celebrate Recovery group in the Tri-Cities which ex-offenders would be encouraged to attend. If you are interested in this participating with this much needed ministry please call Chaplain Cris at 607-778-6518

Facebook: CHOW Shelves

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The Broome County Council of Churches This new album shows the needs in our CHOW Warehouse. When an area shelf is fully stocked, it can all be distributed to our pantries within a week or two. If you would like to help, with food or financially, go to our website at:

Broome County Council of Churches

www.broomecouncil.net

HOPE needs: We have a real need for size 3, 4, 5, 6 diapers. Other things needed include shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, maxi pads, shaving cream. (UNOPENED items only please.)