Facebook Entry about the Family Literacy Program

Broome County Council of Churches Jail Ministry Program Our Family Literacy Program teaches more than reading skills, it teaches parenting, ESL, communications and reconnects families as 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!

Jail Ministry thank you posted on facebook

Broome County Council of Churches Jail Ministry Program A special thanks to the Rescue Mission of Syracuse for their invaluable support in the new Jail Ministry Reentry Program which provides assistance for anyone reentering the community from any facility.

Rescue Mission - Syracuse & Central New York

Source: www.rmsyr.org

It’s our mission to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, clothe and care for the needy. Since 1887, the Rescue Mission has reached out to our neighbors in the love of Jesus to offer around-the-clock services that provide help for today and hope for tomorrow.

CHOW Advisory Meeting Minutes

PRESENT: Marie Gallagher, Fr. Jim Dutko, Jen Cubic, Betty Stanton, Scott Barvainis, Ed Blaine.

Opening Prayer by Ed Blaine

Introduced Scott Barvainis, our new Americorps Worker who started today.

FARM UPDATE: Blight has destroyed our tomatoes at the Frefericks Road Garden. Potatoes have been effected but can harvest small potatoes this week. Over ten thousand pounds of corn harvested so far. Still more available.

Conklin property still needs clearing. Volunteers are lining up for the fall. We have a chipper on loan and are looking into a large brush hog type cutter.

CLINTON STREET FESTIVAL: Fr. Dutko reported on the Clinton Street Festival. Not many participated in the walk but raised $1,200 anyway. Butterflies were released at the biginning of the walk. All in all a fun day and great community building event. Final tally not yet available.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

-Mudcat Grant All Star Golf Tournament is Thursday, September 10 at the Linkis at Hiawatha. Sponsor party on Wednesday eveing at Security Mutual Building. Procedes to be split between CHOW, Catholic Charities Food Pantry, Boys and Girls Ckub of Binghamton and the Urban League.

-Postale Drive is Friday, September 11.

-Hunger Walk is October 18 at Binghamton University. Envelopes and posters should be here tomorrow. Ed will arrange a day at the Mall to give out envelopes.

WEIS PARTNERSHIP: Weis Markets donated $5,000 to CHOW. $2,500 went into the Round Up program to get it started for Weis, $2,500 check to CHOW. Weis will continue the support the Giant Markets provided to CHOW.

MARIE GALLAGHER suggested that CHOW take part in the SHOP FOR A CAUSE DAY at Macy's. The day is October 17 and discount coupons can be sold by charities for $5.00 each. The charity keeps the $5.00 for each coupon sold. Ed will discuss with Dr. Joe.

Next Meeting - October 13.

Postal Drive

This just in!!! The Post Office Food Drive is this Friday, September 11. Put out your food by your mail box for the carrier to pick up.

Courtesy Announcement for St Francis of Assisi Parish

Auction-Flea Market

St Francis of Assisi Parish

October 2 and October 3 at the Saint Francis Parish Gym

1057 Chenango St in Hillcrest

It starts at 7 pm on Friday

Will be from 9 am - 3 pm on Saturday

The auction of bigger items will take place on Friday.

The items left will be set up for sale on Saturday.

Vendors are invited to join in on Saturday.

For $15 you can reserve a 6-8ft table for your sale items.

Food and drinks will be sold on both days and there will be 50/50 raffles held throughout both days.

Items in the Auction include riding tractors, snow blowers, Christmas trees, floral decorations, TVs, assorted furniture, kitchen equipement, office supplies, tools, etc.

NO RELIGIOUS/ CHURCH items will be sold!

For more info or to reserve a table for the flea market:

722-4388 (the Parish Center)

Posted on the Jail Ministry Facebook Page

Broome County Council of Churches Jail Ministry Program

Jail Christmas Projects are now starting! The white gift bags will be at the Council front desk by Tuesday morning (9/8) for pickup by any groups who who wish to decorate them. (Avoid glued on objects).This is a great project for the youth or Sunday School classes! If you want to help or have a group who would like to join in, please call the Council of Churches at 607-724-9130 or stop by and pick up a handful.

Posted on the Jail Ministry Facebook Page

Broome County Council of Churches Jail Ministry Program Gearing up for the Christmas Projects! We are looking for groups who can decorate white bags for gifts. This is a great project for the youth! If you want to help or have a group who would like to join in, please call the Council of Churches at 607-724-9130

Ball Catchers of the Month!

Judy Hipes & Sean

Invites were mailed today for the Wheelchair Ramp Closing Program

You Are Invited

The closing program for the Ramp It Up Program for the summer of 2009 will be held on Sunday, September 13.
Please join us:
2:00-4:00 PM

Lutheran Fellowship Recreation Center
1749 Airport Road, Binghamton

We will celebrate the accomplishments of those who built ramps and the freedom of those who had ramps built for them.

Please call the Council of Churches at 724-9130 to let us know how many will be attending. Thanks.

MudCat Grant AllStar Golf Tournament

The Jim (MudCat) Grant All Star Golf Tournament will be on Thursday, September 10 at the Links At Hiawatha.

Sponsor Party Wednesday Evening at the Security Mutual Building. Ed and Dr. Joe will be attending.

Cris will be on NPR radio

This is from the Jail Ministry's Facebook Page. You might be able to hear the interview on http://www.npr.org/ Wednesday at work. If I can find it, I will post the link here.

Broome County Council of Churches Jail Ministry Program

Chaplain Mogenson and author Peter Earley will be speaking on NPR's WSKG radio, Binghamton, NY on Tuesday 10/6 at 7:00 P.M.

Caregiver Workshop Invite

Volunteer Care Teams’ Roles as Advocates
Sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, Binghamton
And
Broome County Council of Churches

September 23, 2009
4:00-5:30 PM
3:30 pm registration & refreshments
Broome County Council of Churches
3 Otseningo St.
Binghamton, NY 13903
724-9130
See www.broomecouncil.net for directions

Workshop Especially for Clergy, Care Teams, Deacons,
Stephen’s Ministry Members, Parish Nurses

Presenters:
Lucy Dirlam, Program Manager, Information & Assistance/Intake Services,
BC Office For Aging
Diane LeFever, Nurse Manager, Community Alternative Systems Agency (CASA)
Elizabeth Joggerst, Elder Lawyer, Levene, Gouldin and Thompson

Topics:
Who to Call for services
Timely issues including community resources, types of home health agencies, levels of care, legalities, elder abuse, and referral protocols
Advance Care planning

Resources will be available:
Brochures/information: various local programs and services including Information and Referral, Caregiver Services and support groups;
Services such as household tasks, shopping, transportation for seniors; In-home health aide services, including screening for appropriateness and placement.

Legal Issues: The importance of advance planning and the role of the power of attorney, health care proxy and living will. Attorney Joggerst will discuss the effect of the new law regarding the power of attorney form in New York.

Forms & educational materials: Health care proxies, living wills, Office for Aging Guidebook, Elder Services Guide.

RSVP by 9/17/09
Diane at First Presbyterian Church
722-4219

CHOW Walk News Flash!

27th Annual HUNGER WALK
NEWS FLASH

PACKET PICKUP WILL BEGIN
Tuesday, September 8
at the Broome County Council of Churches
3 Otseningo Street, Binghamton

Please call 724-9130 in advance & let us know:

YOUR CONGREGATION’S NAME

NUMBER OF ENVELOPES NEEDED

NUMBER OF POSTERS NEEDED

… so we can have your packets ready!

CAN YOUR CONGREGATION BE THIS YEAR’S WINNER FOR MOST FUNDS RAISED???
Winning Congregation will receive a plaque and the eternal gratitude of those who are hungry in our area.

Join CHOW for a walk in faith

The 27th Annual Hunger Walk
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
Binghamton University

Jail Ministry Volunteer Remembered

Mattie Fleming passed away last week. She was one of the Jail Ministry Volunteers.

We are grateful for the time and dedication it takes to volunteer. This is a good opportunity to look around at those who volunteer for us and say thank you.

You can view her obituary on PressConnects here:

http://www.legacy.com/pressconnects/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=131946612

Weis Markets Donation to CHOW

Below is the link to a short video talking about what charites Weis has donated to. What is interesting is the fact that the video clearly states "The Broome County Council of Churches' CHOW Program". Very nice! We are definitely making improvements on mentioning the Council.
http://www.newschannel34.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=19949@wbgh.dayport.com&navCatId=3