Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Holiday Season Sandwich Runs
Evening Sandwich Run - December 19th
Plans have been made to have a Sandwich Run on Friday, December 19th.
We will meet at the Dundas Community Centre at 6 pm and make up the lunches with the food that we all will pay for. (If you can't make it there for 6 pm, we can still accomodate you in the Run!) After making the lunches we will have a debriefing on what we will be doing and experiencing. Then we will go to the area that we will be covering and hand out lunches. When we are finished doing that, we will all meet up at a local Tim Horton's and discuss our experiences and ideas.
In total, from beginning to end, this usually takes about 5 hours of our time.
If you would be interested in participating in this run, please let me know!
Other Sandwich Runs
will be planned for daytime and during the evening between now and the week of January 5th as I will be on reduced hours during that time period.
If you have any suggestions on what days/times you would like to go out, please let me know.
Runs will be posted on here as well as on my Facebook group site: Cassandra's Homeless Initiatives in Dundas.
Sandwich Run - In Hamilton!
On Friday, November 7th a group of 5 of us hit the streets for our first ever Sandwich Run!
We gathered together and made up the lunches (which we each paid for), had our debriefing (Dan and I leading), then all headed into downtown Hamilton with 51 lunches in our hands.
The weather was on and off with rain, and it was rather cool out, but not too bad.
We were able to hand out 48 lunches on our walk and were able to learn a bit more about a few of the people we met. Enthusiasim was very high, and we possibly insulted a few people, but all in all, I would say we touched some hearts! I know my heart was moved, especially by one certain young lady we met.
Drenched and jublient from our accomplishments, we headed to a local Tim Horton's to talk about what we had experienced and what could be accomplished in the future. The nice thing about being a group of 5 doing this run was that we were all able to communicate about what we saw as we saw it.
This experience was an awesome eye opener for those who went who had never experienced anything like this before. For those of us who had, we were very pleased with how our first attempt to show love for those in need went!
We gathered together and made up the lunches (which we each paid for), had our debriefing (Dan and I leading), then all headed into downtown Hamilton with 51 lunches in our hands.
The weather was on and off with rain, and it was rather cool out, but not too bad.
We were able to hand out 48 lunches on our walk and were able to learn a bit more about a few of the people we met. Enthusiasim was very high, and we possibly insulted a few people, but all in all, I would say we touched some hearts! I know my heart was moved, especially by one certain young lady we met.
Drenched and jublient from our accomplishments, we headed to a local Tim Horton's to talk about what we had experienced and what could be accomplished in the future. The nice thing about being a group of 5 doing this run was that we were all able to communicate about what we saw as we saw it.
This experience was an awesome eye opener for those who went who had never experienced anything like this before. For those of us who had, we were very pleased with how our first attempt to show love for those in need went!
Brain Storming Session
I was blest with a visit with Lisa W. in September! I decided this would be a great opportunity to do some brain storming with her and my other go-getter, Dan. So we sat outside in front of my house and threw around some ideas.
Dan is really enthusiastic and has some wonderful ideas.
For one, we would like to see the Sandwich Runs become a regular thing in our area. Ideas to get more people is to appeal to local singles groups, churches, etc.
The idea had been tossed around quite frequently about having pot luck dinners with like minded people, inviting some of the people we meet on the Sandwich Runs.
Dan and I have been discussing the idea of approaching local businesses to get the employees on board with donating to the cause. The ideas were one dollar a pay or a penny for every hour worked.
Our long term goal still remains, though possibly in a slightly different mind set. We would like to see a shelter established where: the people staying there feel safe; that alcohol and drugs are not allowed; that allow the people that use the facility to feel appreciated and are given a respect, allowing for development of self worth.
Dan is really enthusiastic and has some wonderful ideas.
For one, we would like to see the Sandwich Runs become a regular thing in our area. Ideas to get more people is to appeal to local singles groups, churches, etc.
The idea had been tossed around quite frequently about having pot luck dinners with like minded people, inviting some of the people we meet on the Sandwich Runs.
Dan and I have been discussing the idea of approaching local businesses to get the employees on board with donating to the cause. The ideas were one dollar a pay or a penny for every hour worked.
Our long term goal still remains, though possibly in a slightly different mind set. We would like to see a shelter established where: the people staying there feel safe; that alcohol and drugs are not allowed; that allow the people that use the facility to feel appreciated and are given a respect, allowing for development of self worth.
Sandwich Run in Toronto
I had two volunteers who came out with me to Toronto to participate in Project 417's Sandwich Run on Friday, August 1st. We were grateful to have some food donations to add to the lunches we made for that trip.
The total number of people who went on this run were about 50 to 60! This was a wonderful showing. Though extremely pleased to see such a large number of volunteers, I felt the experience was not as touching for me as the first time I went. The larger number of people meant larger groups and less interaction with the people we met on the streets. All in all, it was still a good experience for the two people who came with me. It also brought me insight for sandwich runs in our own area.
The total number of people who went on this run were about 50 to 60! This was a wonderful showing. Though extremely pleased to see such a large number of volunteers, I felt the experience was not as touching for me as the first time I went. The larger number of people meant larger groups and less interaction with the people we met on the streets. All in all, it was still a good experience for the two people who came with me. It also brought me insight for sandwich runs in our own area.
So Far Behind!
Wow...
It's been a long time since I kept you up to date with what is going on with my Initiatives!
Let me first appologize, and second, bring you up to date!
I hope that you will be able to participate: physically, with donations (food or monitary), and/or prayerfully.
Thank you to everyone who encourages me and wants to be a part of helping our brothers and sisters in need.
Cassandra
It's been a long time since I kept you up to date with what is going on with my Initiatives!
Let me first appologize, and second, bring you up to date!
I hope that you will be able to participate: physically, with donations (food or monitary), and/or prayerfully.
Thank you to everyone who encourages me and wants to be a part of helping our brothers and sisters in need.
Cassandra
Monday, July 21, 2008
Gaining Insight
On Friday, August 1st I will be working with Project417.com handing out lunches to the homeless on the streets of Toronto. I would like to get a large group to with me so that we can really connect with these people to see what their needs are, why they are in the situation they are in and where they came from, as well as spreading the love of GOD. We will meet at the Dundas Community Centre parking lot at 5:45 pm to drive down by 6 pm.
Would you like to help our brothers and sisters in need?
Please contact Cassandra Wallace dccdancing@yahoo.ca to let me know you will/may be coming so I can let you know what you will need to bring.
**Anyone who would like to be a driver, we will chip in some money to cover your gas if we need you.**
Thank you for your help in serving the Lord's people!
Would you like to help our brothers and sisters in need?
Please contact Cassandra Wallace dccdancing@yahoo.ca to let me know you will/may be coming so I can let you know what you will need to bring.
**Anyone who would like to be a driver, we will chip in some money to cover your gas if we need you.**
Thank you for your help in serving the Lord's people!
Praise and Worship Night
Saturday, June 7th, 2008
7 to 8:30 pm
Free Will Offering to Homeless Initiatives in Dundas
Calvary CRCMiddletown Road/Hwy 8/2nd ConcessionWest Flamborough, ON
Come out with your friends and family to enjoy this evening of singing! Christopher Clause, The Sweet Matildas, Chrissy Morrison and Calvary CRC's Praise Team will be lifting up their voices in song!
***Almost $900 was raised by this fundraiser! Thank you to all that contributed and made the evening such an awesome time.***
7 to 8:30 pm
Free Will Offering to Homeless Initiatives in Dundas
Calvary CRCMiddletown Road/Hwy 8/2nd ConcessionWest Flamborough, ON
Come out with your friends and family to enjoy this evening of singing! Christopher Clause, The Sweet Matildas, Chrissy Morrison and Calvary CRC's Praise Team will be lifting up their voices in song!
***Almost $900 was raised by this fundraiser! Thank you to all that contributed and made the evening such an awesome time.***
Friday, May 2, 2008
Last Soup's On! until the fall or??
Wednesday, April 30th was a cool but gloriously sunny day! As expected, fewer people came out to Soup's On!, but the numbers were still good! 18 bowls of soup were bought. 3 under poverty level people came out for soup.
Thank you to Nonni and Arlene for making soup! Nonni's looked like Chili, but was a soup with many veggies in it. Arlene made up a soup that had beef chunks and tons of different veggies in it!
My two soups were chicken with celery (thanks go to Kim & Pete for the donation of the chicken!) and potato in a beef stock with smoked pork (thanks go to Kim & Pete for the donation of the smoked pork hock!)
There were also monitary donations from Mairi (whom I drive for) at DCS, Renzo and someone who would rather I didn't expose them! ;) The total of donations received today was $31.65.
Let's see what GOD has up his sleeve for me the rest of this spring and this coming summer!
Thank you to Nonni and Arlene for making soup! Nonni's looked like Chili, but was a soup with many veggies in it. Arlene made up a soup that had beef chunks and tons of different veggies in it!
My two soups were chicken with celery (thanks go to Kim & Pete for the donation of the chicken!) and potato in a beef stock with smoked pork (thanks go to Kim & Pete for the donation of the smoked pork hock!)
There were also monitary donations from Mairi (whom I drive for) at DCS, Renzo and someone who would rather I didn't expose them! ;) The total of donations received today was $31.65.
Let's see what GOD has up his sleeve for me the rest of this spring and this coming summer!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Extra Donations!
A couple who was in my exercise class donated several cd's for me to sell to raise money for my initiatives! $45 was received from one generous person who bought them all so I didn't have to go through the hastle of selling them one by one.
Nonni made a cash donation of $60 and one of my dance students made a cash donation of $10!
Yay for generosity!!! :D
Nonni made a cash donation of $60 and one of my dance students made a cash donation of $10!
Yay for generosity!!! :D
Nearing The End
What a gorgeous day! The sun was shining brightly, the temperatures were warm and still many people came out. Amazing! 4 under poverty level people showed up and approximately 21 people came out to enjoy the soup! There were about 5 new people.
Una came and helped me, providing her British humour and fun loving way to the customers. I heated up the left over Beef Rice soup. I made vegan cauliflour soup and chicken noodle soup as extras. I just don't want to have too many soups left over as next week is the last week until the Fall or possibly forever if GOD calls me to do something else for His children! Many people are disappointed that this will be coming to an end, and are trying to get me to have something else... like salads... for lunches on Wednesdays. I'm not sure that this is in the plans as making something other than soup will cost more and look like it is providing less. It is also perishable, which would add to the cost as well. We shall see what actually transpires! His will be done, not mine!
Una came and helped me, providing her British humour and fun loving way to the customers. I heated up the left over Beef Rice soup. I made vegan cauliflour soup and chicken noodle soup as extras. I just don't want to have too many soups left over as next week is the last week until the Fall or possibly forever if GOD calls me to do something else for His children! Many people are disappointed that this will be coming to an end, and are trying to get me to have something else... like salads... for lunches on Wednesdays. I'm not sure that this is in the plans as making something other than soup will cost more and look like it is providing less. It is also perishable, which would add to the cost as well. We shall see what actually transpires! His will be done, not mine!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Warmer Weather
We had a very gorgeous day this past Wednesday, April 16th! Even still, we did have good attendance at the Soup's On! 3 under poverty level people came out and approximately $56 was collected for soup (which means approximately 28 bowls were sold) and approximately $7.50 was donated! I say approximately because I didn't do the tickets seeing we were running like crazy and there was only two of us, so I don't know if the numbers of soup sold were less and more dontations were made.
I decided that the Old Senior Centre will be our area for the Soup's On for the last weeks. It serves to be benefitial in many ways. I can heat up the soup on the stove that is in there, dishes can be washed in the double sink, the counter can hold the crock pots nicely and it is very convenient to the dishes which we borrow the use of! Even though it may be a little cozy for seating, it proves to be a nice location for now.
Nonni was amazing and made a neat soup that looked like chili but was called something Texan. It went over quite well! No leftovers. Nonni also donated her time (or, should I say, our bosses let her donate some of her paid time) and helped me serve soup, buns and water as well as collecting the payments for the soup.
I made up some beef and brown rice soup (for Renzo and those others that don't like their veggies!), and the last of the onion, split pea & ham, and vegan cabbage were used up. Looks like I will be really busy next week making 4 new soups!!!
The end of April will be the close of this venture until the cold weather comes... or, possibly perminantly if GOD calls me to different pastures. :) We will see what the future holds!
I decided that the Old Senior Centre will be our area for the Soup's On for the last weeks. It serves to be benefitial in many ways. I can heat up the soup on the stove that is in there, dishes can be washed in the double sink, the counter can hold the crock pots nicely and it is very convenient to the dishes which we borrow the use of! Even though it may be a little cozy for seating, it proves to be a nice location for now.
Nonni was amazing and made a neat soup that looked like chili but was called something Texan. It went over quite well! No leftovers. Nonni also donated her time (or, should I say, our bosses let her donate some of her paid time) and helped me serve soup, buns and water as well as collecting the payments for the soup.
I made up some beef and brown rice soup (for Renzo and those others that don't like their veggies!), and the last of the onion, split pea & ham, and vegan cabbage were used up. Looks like I will be really busy next week making 4 new soups!!!
The end of April will be the close of this venture until the cold weather comes... or, possibly perminantly if GOD calls me to different pastures. :) We will see what the future holds!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
April is Here!!!
What a beautiful day! The sun was gorgeous and the temperatures warmed up in the afternoon.
A little bit of a glitch happened as for the room that is used for Soup's On! I came in and unlocked the door and staring back at me were a dozen or so people! Shocked, I asked them when they were in until, and they said "All day." Agh!!! I went to see my boss and he suggested other rooms that weren't available until 11:30 or so, which would have been no good. Then we talked about the "kitchen" area in the old senior centre. I wasn't too pleased because it is very squishy in there, but I said it would do.
As it turned out, it was VERY squishy, BUT because it has a stove and a sink area, it was awesome! We didn't have to treck back and forth to the kitchen and could heat up the soup right then and there! That is also where the bowls, plates and cutlery come from, so it made that part really easy, too! What a blessing! Thank you, GOD!
My co-worker, Nonni, came by with a crock pot of Ham and Pea with Mint soup. It was cold and was in the middle of making some Chicken Rice soup, so I suggested we put the "crock" part on the element so the soup would warm up. It sits in the heat of the crock pot, so it should be okay, right? WRONG!!!! Oh man. I felt SO terrible. It cracked the bottom of the crock. BAH. Poor Nonni. It was her mom's (who passed away last year). AND it was HUGE!!! About 6 to 8 litres I would think. Anyone have an extra-large crock pot that they aren't using anymore? :(
Approximately 29 people bought soup and 4 under poverty level people came out today. $85.50 (give or take $5 - I think some was from the petty cash but I forgot to write down how much I took...) was taken in today.
The soups I had made were: Chicken Rice, Broccoli Parmesan, and Vegan/Gluten Free Cabbage with Vegetables. We had Nonni's Ham and Pea with Mint and Rie's Dutch Vegetable with Noodles and Meatballs as well.
4 more Soup's On! and we are done for the season!
A little bit of a glitch happened as for the room that is used for Soup's On! I came in and unlocked the door and staring back at me were a dozen or so people! Shocked, I asked them when they were in until, and they said "All day." Agh!!! I went to see my boss and he suggested other rooms that weren't available until 11:30 or so, which would have been no good. Then we talked about the "kitchen" area in the old senior centre. I wasn't too pleased because it is very squishy in there, but I said it would do.
As it turned out, it was VERY squishy, BUT because it has a stove and a sink area, it was awesome! We didn't have to treck back and forth to the kitchen and could heat up the soup right then and there! That is also where the bowls, plates and cutlery come from, so it made that part really easy, too! What a blessing! Thank you, GOD!
My co-worker, Nonni, came by with a crock pot of Ham and Pea with Mint soup. It was cold and was in the middle of making some Chicken Rice soup, so I suggested we put the "crock" part on the element so the soup would warm up. It sits in the heat of the crock pot, so it should be okay, right? WRONG!!!! Oh man. I felt SO terrible. It cracked the bottom of the crock. BAH. Poor Nonni. It was her mom's (who passed away last year). AND it was HUGE!!! About 6 to 8 litres I would think. Anyone have an extra-large crock pot that they aren't using anymore? :(
Approximately 29 people bought soup and 4 under poverty level people came out today. $85.50 (give or take $5 - I think some was from the petty cash but I forgot to write down how much I took...) was taken in today.
The soups I had made were: Chicken Rice, Broccoli Parmesan, and Vegan/Gluten Free Cabbage with Vegetables. We had Nonni's Ham and Pea with Mint and Rie's Dutch Vegetable with Noodles and Meatballs as well.
4 more Soup's On! and we are done for the season!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
March 26th Soup's On!
Seeing as I had much soup left over from last week I didn't have to make so much soup this week! In addition to the Carrot, Dutch Vegetable, and Chicken Rice Vegetable I made some Broccoli with Parmesan and Vegan Cabbage Vegetable.
There were 26 bowls of soup bought today with $3 made in donations.
It was a mild and sun filled day. I am thinking that the numbers may go down as we get closer to the end of April. I will see where GOD leads me, otherwise this venture will be finished at the end of April. God willing (and if I don't need to get a full-time job!) I will bring it back around the end of September.
There were 26 bowls of soup bought today with $3 made in donations.
It was a mild and sun filled day. I am thinking that the numbers may go down as we get closer to the end of April. I will see where GOD leads me, otherwise this venture will be finished at the end of April. God willing (and if I don't need to get a full-time job!) I will bring it back around the end of September.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Renzo's Birthday & Easter Wednesday!
It was a fun day at DCC! We celebrated Renzo's birthday with me making him carrot soup with nutmeg and honey, Chrissy brought her mom and made mini cakes, Nonni, Una and I sang for him, Dorothy bought him soup and Chrissy bought him a chair because he is moving into his own apartment! WHOOT! What fun!
Today was also the Easter dinner for the seniors so our numbers were down.
Two new people came who saw the ad in the Dundas Star News!
Besides the (vegan/gluten free) carrot soup I made for Renzo, I also made chicken/rice/vegetable. Nonni cooked up some chili that went over very nicely and donated it. Rie made Dutch vegetable soup with meatballs and donated it. I am ever so greatful! :)
Three under poverty level people came today and 20 soups were bought plus $5.25 was donated.
Today was also the Easter dinner for the seniors so our numbers were down.
Two new people came who saw the ad in the Dundas Star News!
Besides the (vegan/gluten free) carrot soup I made for Renzo, I also made chicken/rice/vegetable. Nonni cooked up some chili that went over very nicely and donated it. Rie made Dutch vegetable soup with meatballs and donated it. I am ever so greatful! :)
Three under poverty level people came today and 20 soups were bought plus $5.25 was donated.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
March Break "Soup's On!" and Tragedy
I was relieved of many duties today! Chrissy and three of her youth from her youth group came out to help at Soup's On!, which was a blessing. Thank you to all of you! I only needed to make one extra soup because I was able to freeze the soups from the previous week!
We had 23 soups bought and 6 under poverty level people out. $48.50 was made - $2.50 in donations. The four soups were: Tomato Rice, Chicken Noodle, Cauliflour with Celery and Garlic.
In addition to making sure everything was set up (thank you, Renzo, for your help!) and running smoothly, I was also trying to assist a lady who's house burnt down on Tuesday morning. Her, her partner and her three children made it out safely with the clothes on their backs. I was able to start them with some clothing and coats for two of them. I have been donated some furniture and other household items that I will be picking up for them once they have their "government" housing on April 1st.
Today, Saturday, March 15th, I am going to find them more clothing if they need it. I have several bags of clothing here which I will be sorting out, as well as dealing with registration for the Spring Session of my dance classes. Anyone have some free time to do some sorting? ;)
We had 23 soups bought and 6 under poverty level people out. $48.50 was made - $2.50 in donations. The four soups were: Tomato Rice, Chicken Noodle, Cauliflour with Celery and Garlic.
In addition to making sure everything was set up (thank you, Renzo, for your help!) and running smoothly, I was also trying to assist a lady who's house burnt down on Tuesday morning. Her, her partner and her three children made it out safely with the clothes on their backs. I was able to start them with some clothing and coats for two of them. I have been donated some furniture and other household items that I will be picking up for them once they have their "government" housing on April 1st.
Today, Saturday, March 15th, I am going to find them more clothing if they need it. I have several bags of clothing here which I will be sorting out, as well as dealing with registration for the Spring Session of my dance classes. Anyone have some free time to do some sorting? ;)
Friday, March 14, 2008
Budget of $10,000.00
Soup's On! (and other lunch programs) $2,600 desired and raised!
Coffee Break/Bible Study $1,300 desired, $561.09 raised(by Soup's On & donations raised)
Consignment Shop with clothing distribution for the homeless $6,100.00 desired
Total raised as of April 30th, 2008: $3,161.09
Budget Explanation
Soup Kitchen: hoping for minimal cost due to donations (soup, ingredients and location).
Coffee Break/Bible Study: hoping for bible donations. Minimal cost for snacks, coffee, tea and water to serve to the homeless.
Consignment Store: with basement or back room for giving out clothing to the homeless. Rent in Dundas can be expensive and is calculated in different ways for different buildings, as well as BIA taxes in some areas.
Shelter: If we have to buy a place it will be extremeley expensive. Heat, hydro, taxes, BIA fees, square footage fees and a morgage!
The one thing about running programs out of the Dundas Salvation Army location on John Street is there isn't a cost per hour. Possibly the same at the Dundas Community Centre as long as my bosses are here!
Coffee Break/Bible Study $1,300 desired, $561.09 raised(by Soup's On & donations raised)
Consignment Shop with clothing distribution for the homeless $6,100.00 desired
Total raised as of April 30th, 2008: $3,161.09
Budget Explanation
Soup Kitchen: hoping for minimal cost due to donations (soup, ingredients and location).
Coffee Break/Bible Study: hoping for bible donations. Minimal cost for snacks, coffee, tea and water to serve to the homeless.
Consignment Store: with basement or back room for giving out clothing to the homeless. Rent in Dundas can be expensive and is calculated in different ways for different buildings, as well as BIA taxes in some areas.
Shelter: If we have to buy a place it will be extremeley expensive. Heat, hydro, taxes, BIA fees, square footage fees and a morgage!
The one thing about running programs out of the Dundas Salvation Army location on John Street is there isn't a cost per hour. Possibly the same at the Dundas Community Centre as long as my bosses are here!
Slow After The Storm
We had a nice bit of snow on Tuesday night... Unfortunate because it slowed down the traffic for Soup's On.
In any event, there were 10 new people who had soup, one senior and 5 under poverty level people, which was better than none at all!
The soups we had were: (by me) roasted garlic soup and green pea soup(vegan, no gluten), tomato rice, cauliflour with celery, and (by Una) Curried Squash.
Una, Liesl and three of her children volunteered. This week $25.88 was made on the venuture.
I'm hoping for much better news next week!
In any event, there were 10 new people who had soup, one senior and 5 under poverty level people, which was better than none at all!
The soups we had were: (by me) roasted garlic soup and green pea soup(vegan, no gluten), tomato rice, cauliflour with celery, and (by Una) Curried Squash.
Una, Liesl and three of her children volunteered. This week $25.88 was made on the venuture.
I'm hoping for much better news next week!
City SideLines and March Break
Yesterday, Friday, February 29th, the following was in the CitySidelines of the Dundas Star Journal:
SOUP''S ON At the Dundas Community Centre on Wednesdays, 11:30 am to 1 pm for a bowl of soup and a bun for $2. Proceeds go towards homeless initiatives in Dundas. Email dccdancing@yahoo.ca or call Cassandra at 905-627-8743.
Today I confirmed that Youth Pastor Chrissy Morrison and some of her youth will be volunteering on Wednesday, March 12th at Soup's On!
SOUP''S ON At the Dundas Community Centre on Wednesdays, 11:30 am to 1 pm for a bowl of soup and a bun for $2. Proceeds go towards homeless initiatives in Dundas. Email dccdancing@yahoo.ca or call Cassandra at 905-627-8743.
Today I confirmed that Youth Pastor Chrissy Morrison and some of her youth will be volunteering on Wednesday, March 12th at Soup's On!
The First Wednesday Soup Kitchen
Today I had two volunteers to help me with the soup kitchen! I''m getting much better at asking for help, which is a good thing! Going from the cash box, we had 36 seniors come in and enjoy the soup. Only 2 under poverty level people came in to have soup today. I made cauliflour celery soup, beef potato soup with wine and chicken rice vegetable. The donations and money raised from selling the soup totalled $101.00! We hope for more people next week! I also advertised it in the Dundas Star News.
Soup Kitchen Wednesdays
On Tuesday, February 19th I approached my bosses at the Dundas Community Centre to get approval to hold the soup kitchens at DCC on Wednesdays. Both of them were very supportive. We had previously discussed holding lunches and dinners for the seniors so those who weren’t feeding themselves properly would get a good meal. My co-worker, Nonni and I have already implemented having a dinner every few months. Holding the Soup Kitchen on Wednesdays allows us to entice the seniors who are already coming out for bridge/bingo/euchre which starts at 1:30 pm.
Starting Wednesday, February 27th the Soup Kitchen will be held in the Community Room at DCC being open to the homeless/under poverty level as well as anyone who would like to purchase a bowl of soup and a bun for $2! Monetary and soup donations will always be appreciated! I hope that this new idea will serve three purposes: feeding the homeless/under poverty level, giving the seniors a good lunch, and raising money for future soup kitchens and homeless programs!
Starting Wednesday, February 27th the Soup Kitchen will be held in the Community Room at DCC being open to the homeless/under poverty level as well as anyone who would like to purchase a bowl of soup and a bun for $2! Monetary and soup donations will always be appreciated! I hope that this new idea will serve three purposes: feeding the homeless/under poverty level, giving the seniors a good lunch, and raising money for future soup kitchens and homeless programs!
Family Day Soup Kitchen at DCC
With the assistance of a friend, and the generous donation of Squash Apple Soup, the soup kitchen was held yesterday at the Community Centre. The seniors were told about the soup being sold to them to raise money for my initiatives and 11 bowls of soup were sold on top of the 9 people who attended the kitchen! WHOOOT!
I will now be changing the day of the kitchen to Wednesdays as I have missed 3 lessons which help me with my dance instruction. Due to the high response from the seniors, I have decided to ask my bosses if I can run the soup kitchen out of the Community Room at DCC so that I can have the seniors who come to play bingo/bridge/euchre on Wednesdays at 1:30 pm! If we have even a small portion of the players come out, there would be a decent amount of fundraising done! :)
The soups made were potato garlic, chicken vegetable rice and squash apple.
I will now be changing the day of the kitchen to Wednesdays as I have missed 3 lessons which help me with my dance instruction. Due to the high response from the seniors, I have decided to ask my bosses if I can run the soup kitchen out of the Community Room at DCC so that I can have the seniors who come to play bingo/bridge/euchre on Wednesdays at 1:30 pm! If we have even a small portion of the players come out, there would be a decent amount of fundraising done! :)
The soups made were potato garlic, chicken vegetable rice and squash apple.
February Changes
On Tuesday, February 12th I made mashed potato soup and Dutch vegetable soup. I announced that I would be changing the day for the soup kitchen to Wednesdays. One person of the 8 that showed up (4 new people) said they wouldn''t be able to make it on Wednesdays, so I said that the week of the 17th the soup kitchen would be on Monday (Family Day).
Unfortunately I cannot make Mondays a regular day, so I will be committing myself to Wednesdays. This will benefit me professionally as I have a conflict with the timing if people stay and socialize, which is what I want them to do!
When I commented about the soup kitchen being held at the community centre to my co-worker, Lynne, she suggested I make lots of soup and sell it to the seniors (and staff who would be there) for $2 a bowl (plus a bun or bagel). I thought this would be an awesome way to raise some more money from something I already do!!! Thinking about this more, if selling the soup goes over well with the seniors on Monday, maybe I will ask if I can move the soup kitchen over to the community centre so that I can hit the large crowd that comes in for bingo/euchre/bridge and continue using this as a fundraising initiative! It would also give some of the single seniors a way to get some good food into their tummies. Hmmm! :)
Unfortunately I cannot make Mondays a regular day, so I will be committing myself to Wednesdays. This will benefit me professionally as I have a conflict with the timing if people stay and socialize, which is what I want them to do!
When I commented about the soup kitchen being held at the community centre to my co-worker, Lynne, she suggested I make lots of soup and sell it to the seniors (and staff who would be there) for $2 a bowl (plus a bun or bagel). I thought this would be an awesome way to raise some more money from something I already do!!! Thinking about this more, if selling the soup goes over well with the seniors on Monday, maybe I will ask if I can move the soup kitchen over to the community centre so that I can hit the large crowd that comes in for bingo/euchre/bridge and continue using this as a fundraising initiative! It would also give some of the single seniors a way to get some good food into their tummies. Hmmm! :)
January 2008
On Saturday, January 5th I started the Coffee Break. No one showed up, but I had time to go through donations. I didn''t expect many people as it is a new program and the word needs to get out.
On Tuesday, January 8th I had the first soup kitchen. One person was advised to come in who came to the Food Bank. I made Potato Soup.
The next two Saturdays didn''t have anyone show up, so I have put the Saturday program on hold until I can get some input from people who are coming to the Soup Kitchen.
Tuesday, January 15 no one showed up for soup.
Tuesday, January 22nd I finally had someone show up who had seen the flyer!!! I asked him to come out again. I had chicken rice soup.
Tuesday, January 29th I had 8 people come out!!! It was very busy and exciting for me. They had only seen the flyer the week previous, so didn''t know about it. They thought it was a really nice idea and were looking forward to coming again. I talked to them about the Saturday program, and they seemed interested! A suggestion was to make it a little later in the morning/early afternoon. I made cabbage soup.
Tuesday, February 5th, Pancake Tuesday, I offered Chicken Rice soup as well as pancakes! Only 4 people showed up - 3 of them from the previous week. I talked to them about the Saturdays a bit more, and I also asked if they would be interested in having an open bible study and they were!
On Tuesday, January 8th I had the first soup kitchen. One person was advised to come in who came to the Food Bank. I made Potato Soup.
The next two Saturdays didn''t have anyone show up, so I have put the Saturday program on hold until I can get some input from people who are coming to the Soup Kitchen.
Tuesday, January 15 no one showed up for soup.
Tuesday, January 22nd I finally had someone show up who had seen the flyer!!! I asked him to come out again. I had chicken rice soup.
Tuesday, January 29th I had 8 people come out!!! It was very busy and exciting for me. They had only seen the flyer the week previous, so didn''t know about it. They thought it was a really nice idea and were looking forward to coming again. I talked to them about the Saturday program, and they seemed interested! A suggestion was to make it a little later in the morning/early afternoon. I made cabbage soup.
Tuesday, February 5th, Pancake Tuesday, I offered Chicken Rice soup as well as pancakes! Only 4 people showed up - 3 of them from the previous week. I talked to them about the Saturdays a bit more, and I also asked if they would be interested in having an open bible study and they were!
My Inititiatives
Cassandra Wallace is volunteering, with the support of the Dundas Salvation Army, to raise awareness, funds and run programs that will benefit the Homeless of Dundas. Did you know there are approximately 75 homeless in the Dundas area?
In January 2008, I started a "Soup Kitchen" on Tuesdays from 11:30 am to 1 pm and a "Coffee Break" program on Saturdays from 10 to noon. Due to commitments and re-thinking, I changed Soup's On! to Wednesdays at the Dundas Community Centre. Taking advantage of the Dundas Senior Club coming in to play bingo, bridge and echure, I put the word out that I would sell bowls of soup and a bun for $2. This seems to be a hit! Due to numbers and only under poverty level people coming in, I put the "Coffee Break" program on hold.
I am still waiting for the appropriate location for the clothing distribution centre and consignment store.
The main objectives and goals once we get through this next hurdle is:1) to get the word out to the homeless of Dundas about Soup's On! and other possible programs. 2) to start a shelter for the homeless of Dundas. 3) to start any other programs that would be encouraging, supportive and benefitial to the homeless in Dundas. 4) to allow the homeless of Dundas the tools, love, inspiration and motivation to regain charge of their lives and change their situation.
Dundas Star News, Friday, December 21st, 2007: http://www.dundasstarnews.com/news/article/111320
Dundas Star News, Friday, December 14th, 2007: http://www.dundasstarnews.com/news/article/110591
Pancakes for Poverty
Shirley Molloy (Salvation Army), Lisa Woudenberg, Cassandra Wallace and Dorothy Knight (Volunteer)
DONATIONS:
Monitary donations are being accepted at the Dundas Salvation Army. Please make sure you note that the donation is for this project! For more information please call Shirley Molloy, Dundas Salvation Army, at 905-627-0572.
In January 2008, I started a "Soup Kitchen" on Tuesdays from 11:30 am to 1 pm and a "Coffee Break" program on Saturdays from 10 to noon. Due to commitments and re-thinking, I changed Soup's On! to Wednesdays at the Dundas Community Centre. Taking advantage of the Dundas Senior Club coming in to play bingo, bridge and echure, I put the word out that I would sell bowls of soup and a bun for $2. This seems to be a hit! Due to numbers and only under poverty level people coming in, I put the "Coffee Break" program on hold.
I am still waiting for the appropriate location for the clothing distribution centre and consignment store.
The main objectives and goals once we get through this next hurdle is:1) to get the word out to the homeless of Dundas about Soup's On! and other possible programs. 2) to start a shelter for the homeless of Dundas. 3) to start any other programs that would be encouraging, supportive and benefitial to the homeless in Dundas. 4) to allow the homeless of Dundas the tools, love, inspiration and motivation to regain charge of their lives and change their situation.
Dundas Star News, Friday, December 21st, 2007: http://www.dundasstarnews.com/news/article/111320
Dundas Star News, Friday, December 14th, 2007: http://www.dundasstarnews.com/news/article/110591
Pancakes for Poverty
Shirley Molloy (Salvation Army), Lisa Woudenberg, Cassandra Wallace and Dorothy Knight (Volunteer) Cassandra Wallace, Ted McMeekin (MPP), and Shirley Molloy (Salvation Army)
DONATIONS:
Monitary donations are being accepted at the Dundas Salvation Army. Please make sure you note that the donation is for this project! For more information please call Shirley Molloy, Dundas Salvation Army, at 905-627-0572.
Donations of perishable (for the soup kitchen) and non-perishable food would be greatly appreciated! Any donations not conducive to our two programs will be passed on to the Dundas Salvation Army Food Bank.
Donations of pants, socks, long johns, undershirts, sweaters, gloves, mittens, hats, boots, shoes, scarves, coats and blankets (used or unused) would be greatly appreciated!
Donation of a store front with a basement or back room with a separate entrance would be amazing!!
Donation/minimal cost sale of a building to run a shelter and programs would be absolutely
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