Amadeo Church Love of God Tour 2011 blessed us with 25 energetic volunteers this summer for much needed re-organization and cleaning. We LOVE our volunteers.
Stay tuned for more opportunities to get involved or check our URGENT NEEDS.
"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love." ~ Mother Teresa
Restore Nonprofit, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization serving the Phoenix Area East Valley, and is dedicated to connecting our community to its resources by offering food help, utility assistance, and encouragement to families in need.
We average approximately 300 food boxes distributed per month with April 2011 one as one of our highest months. This equates to over 3000 pounds of food and 200 families served. Thank you volunteers and financial partners for helping us make this happen.
Sarah Baker
Amadeo Church missionary, Sarah Baker has been one of our favorite volunteers at RE:STORE. Her easy smile and compassionate manner have been much appreciated by staff as well as those we serve. She recently completed her service at Restore and we will miss her dearly.
A VULNERABLE FUTURE
DID YOU KNOW: In Arizona, 23 percent of kids or 398,000 children are living in conditions that undermine their health, their school performance and their chances for the future. SOURCE : sun-sentinel.com
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, Restore Nonprofit, Inc. is prohibited from discriminating on the basis
of race, color, national origin, sex age or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202)720 TDD) 36720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
When asked what would you like to do to serve our community, Shelly Vance-Kohler simply answered, "I want to have a food pantry". And RE:STORE Non-Profit was born.
It started out as two shelves of non-perishable foods in her garage and distribution by appointment. What was a simple act of kindness then has turned in to something she and her husband Jon never imagined.
Since those first humble days, they have moved in to a space where they can store more food, (including refrigerators and freezers full of meat) as well as small household items. They purchase food for about 12 cents a pound from the local Food Bank and distribute an average of 300 food boxes a month (over 3000 pounds of food a month).
In Arizona, 23 percent of kids or 398,000 children are living in conditions that undermine their health, their school performance and their chances for the future.
SOURCE: sun-sentinel.com
WHAT'S NEXT ?
As often happens when one good deed goes out in to the world, RE:STORE has a big vision for future contribution to the community.
Expansion plans are in the works... including a resource center for job serach help, computer skills and bi-lingual helps.
According to 2010 census results, more than 1 in 5 Arizonan's, [including children], live in poverty. Only Mississippi has a higher poverty rate. This equates to 21.2 percent or 1.4 million Arizonans live in households earning less than the federal poverty level. 45.7% of single parent families with female head of household live below the poverty line. The federal poverty level for a family of 4 is $21,954.
SOURCE : EAST VALLY TRIBUNE, on-line post, September 28, 2010
OUR SERVICES
Food Pantry: Food boxes are distributed weekly. Families in need of food assistance can visit us during our business hours to receive a free food box. Our hours can be found on the Contact Us page.
Community Family Assistance: We are connected to several churches that are willing to come alongside families for personal and emotional support. If you or someone you know would like to receive help please send us a message through our contact us page and we will direct you to a "helpful" church nearby.
We are in need of people willing to help unload food deliveries, organize food on to shelves, pack orders, and help with the routine operations of RE:STORE. If you would like to help please visit the contact page and let us know how. Or you can stop by during our operating hours and talk with one of our friendly staff members.
- personal hygiene items
- household cleaning items
We can't buy these types of items through normal sources; we buy where you buy. Your financial support or direct donation of these items make is possible for us to provide them as needed.
Household and personal hygiene supplies are highly sought after and unfortunately are not always available as we are not able to purchase them at a discounted rate as we do with food supplies. Any donations of these types of products is greatly appreciated.
Because of our partnership with the local Food Bank, every dollar donated purchases six pounds of food for needy people in our community. This means every dollar COUNTS. Donations of ANY SIZE enable us to continue our services, raise awareness about RE:STORE and increase our outreach efforts.
Restore Nonprofit, Inc. is a Federally recognized 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization and all donations are tax deductable.
Some of our partners helping us love our neighbors...
Amadeo Church: Where Love Is The Center
www.amadeochurch.com
Stella's Coffee House: Coffee, Lunch & Music
www.stellascoffeeaz.com
Friends Feed Friends: Serving a meal and friendship every Friday night - 6:00pm Escalate Park, Tempe, AZ
www.friendsfeedfriends.org
Our Lady of Guadelupe Parish: Transforming society through Christian charity, education and social justice
www.ologparish.org
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Resources
Arizona Community Action Association: Advocating, Educating and Partnering to Prevent and Alleviate Poverty
www.azcaa.org
The Arizona Organizing Project: Fostering healthy communities organized and led by people emerging from poverty
www.azop.org
Ample Harvest: Educating, Encouraging and Enabling gardeners with extra produce to support food pantries
www.ampleharvest.org
JOIN US AND VOLUNTEER + 1 480 229 7356
Vineyard Community Center : 21803 S. Ellsworth Rd. Ste 102
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Thank you for your decision to partner with us to help the needy in our community. We are humbled by your generosity and appreciate the opportunity to work along side you in this important work.
Restore Nonprofit, Inc. is a Federally recognized 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization and all donations are tax deductable.
