Weekly Update

Donations Needed

Christmas Program Volunteers

It may seem early, but plans for this year’s Heart to Heart Christmas program are underway. We are looking for additional volunteers to help us make the program a success. Click here to view the slideshow that gives a rundown of the program. Many details are yet to be determined and depend on volunteer help and availability. We are looking for volunteers to help administer the program. We specifically need:

• Gift Delivery Volunteers
• Gift Pickup Volunteers

Click the button below if you would like to sign up for one of these roles. If you have additional questions, please email Amy Caskie.

Friendly Reminder

At Heart to Heart, our ministry is spread across 3 buildings spanning the entire FC South campus. With all the movement in and out of buildings, it may be hard to remember to keep tabs on everything. However, we ask that you make sure you are closing doors behind you when moving in and out of the buildings. Propping doors open for any period of time allows for pests to enter the building. If you see a door propped open and no one is around, please make sure it get closed!

Christmas Program Volunteers

It may seem early, but plans for this year’s Heart to Heart Christmas program are underway. We are looking for additional volunteers to help us make the program a success. Click here to view the slideshow that gives a rundown of the program. Many details are yet to be determined and depend on volunteer help and availability. We are looking for volunteers to help administer the program. We specifically need:

• Client Interviewers
• Gift Delivery Volunteers
• Gift Pickup Volunteers

Click the button below if you would like to sign up for one of these roles. If you have additional questions, please email Amy Caskie.

Friendly Reminder

At Heart to Heart, our ministry is spread across 3 buildings spanning the entire FC South campus. With all the movement in and out of buildings, it may be hard to remember to keep tabs on everything. However, we ask that you make sure you are closing doors behind you when moving in and out of the buildings. Propping doors open for any period of time allows for pests to enter the building. If you see a door propped open and no one is around, please make sure it get closed!

Donations

We have a new donation opportunity at the church: empty pill bottles. You can read more about it in the September issue of On a Mission! Have you ever wondered what donations the church collects or what to do with your donations? There are so many that it can be hard to keep track ! Click below to enlarge the flowchart which shows what each ministry collects and how.

Christmas Program Volunteers

It may seem early, but plans for this year’s Heart to Heart Christmas program are underway. We are looking for additional volunteers to help us make the program a success. Click here to view the slideshow that gives a rundown of the program. Many details are yet to be determined and depend on volunteer help and availability. We are looking for volunteers to help administer the program. Specifically, we need:

• Client liaisons who will contact the clients that have been identified. They will interview the clients for their gift wish lists and needs. This role will likely start in September and end in November, depending on the responsiveness of clients sponsored. It would be beneficial for these volunteers to be comfortable using a computer/ internet.
• Gift Delivery volunteers willing to coordinate taking gifts to clients who would benefit from having gifts delivered to their home. These people will contact clients directly and meet them at their homes or at locations/times mutually convenient.
• Gift Pickup volunteers to staff the dates that clients are given to pickup gifts at First Community, should they choose that option. You will check in clients from a list, ensure they get everything they need, and communicate back with home base about progress. Dates are to be determined based on Facilities and Volunteer availability.

Click the button below if you would like to sign up for one of these roles. If you have additional questions, please email Amy Caskie.

FreshTrak Basic Training

(FKA PantryTrak)

This online via zoom workshop will provide the fundamentals to get started with FreshTrak at your agency. Participants with learn how to administer the intake process using FreshTrak and will be guided on best practices for developing an efficient process in registering your clients. For agencies already using FreshTrak, this workshop will be helpful as a refresher of the basics.

The following dates and times are available:

• Thu, Aug 29 at 2 pm

Christmas Program Volunteers

It may seem early, but plans for this year’s Heart to Heart Christmas program are underway. We are looking for additional volunteers to help us make the program a success. Click here to view the slideshow that gives a rundown of the program. Many details are yet to be determined and depend on volunteer help and availability. We are looking for volunteers to help administer the program. Specifically, we need:

• Client liaisons who will contact the clients that have been identified. They will interview the clients for their gift wish lists and needs. This role will likely start in September and end in November, depending on the responsiveness of clients sponsored. It would be beneficial for these volunteers to be comfortable using a computer/ internet.
• Gift Delivery volunteers willing to coordinate taking gifts to clients who would benefit from having gifts delivered to their home. These people will contact clients directly and meet them at their homes or at locations/times mutually convenient.
• Gift Pickup volunteers to staff the dates that clients are given to pickup gifts at First Community, should they choose that option. You will check in clients from a list, ensure they get everything they need, and communicate back with home base about progress. Dates are to be determined based on Facilities and Volunteer availability.

Click the button below if you would like to sign up for one of these roles. If you have additional questions, please email Amy Caskie.

FreshTrak Basic Training

(FKA PantryTrak)

This online via zoom workshop will provide the fundamentals to get started with FreshTrak at your agency. Participants with learn how to administer the intake process using FreshTrak and will be guided on best practices for developing an efficient process in registering your clients. For agencies already using FreshTrak, this workshop will be helpful as a refresher of the basics.

The following dates and times are available:

• Thu, Aug 29 at 2 pm

Christmas Program Volunteers

It may seem early, but plans for this year’s Heart to Heart Christmas program are underway. We are looking for additional volunteers to help us make the program a success. Click here to view the slideshow that gives a rundown of the program. Many details are yet to be determined and depend on volunteer help and availability. We are looking for volunteers to help administer the program. Specifically, we need:

• Client liaisons who will contact the clients that have been identified. They will interview the clients for their gift wish lists and needs. This role will likely start in September and end in November, depending on the responsiveness of clients sponsored. It would be beneficial for these volunteers to be comfortable using a computer/ internet.
• Gift Delivery volunteers willing to coordinate taking gifts to clients who would benefit from having gifts delivered to their home. These people will contact clients directly and meet them at their homes or at locations/times mutually convenient.
• Gift Pickup volunteers to staff the dates that clients are given to pickup gifts at First Community, should they choose that option. You will check in clients from a list, ensure they get everything they need, and communicate back with home base about progress. Dates are to be determined based on Facilities and Volunteer availability.

Click the button below if you would like to sign up for one of these roles. If you have additional questions, please email Amy Caskie.

FreshTrak Basic Training

(FKA PantryTrak)

This online via zoom workshop will provide the fundamentals to get started with FreshTrak at your agency. Participants with learn how to administer the intake process using FreshTrak and will be guided on best practices for developing an efficient process in registering your clients. For agencies already using FreshTrak, this workshop will be helpful as a refresher of the basics.

The following dates and times are available:

• Thu, Aug 29 at 2 pm

PUPdate

July 2024

Our food delivery numbers have remained  steady at all sites—- 30 to 42 customers. We give 2 bags of non-perishable food to each; that’s lots of bags!

In early August we will sort and assemble back packs for the children of Riverview International Center. The FCC Congregation’s  generous donations help make this mission possible! Many Thanks!

Kathleen Hatcher

Christmas Program Volunteers

It may seem early, but plans for this year’s Heart to Heart Christmas program are underway. Every year, planning for Christmas starts near the end of summer and we need every second to make the program successful! We are looking for additional volunteers to help us make the program a success.

Last week we had our first volunteer meeting to help work out details of the program. Click here to view the slideshow that gives a rundown of the program. Many details are yet to be determined and depend on volunteer help and availability.

Everyone will have the opportunity to be donors to the program through gift purchases. We are only looking for volunteers to help administer the program right now. Specifically, we need:

• Client liaisons who will contact the clients that have been identified. They will interview the clients for their gift wish lists and needs. This role will likely start in September and end in November, depending on the responsiveness of clients sponsored. It would be beneficial for these volunteers to be comfortable using a computer/ internet.
• Gift Delivery volunteers willing to coordinate taking gifts to clients who would benefit from having gifts delivered to their home. These people will contact clients directly and meet them at their homes or at locations/times mutually convenient.
• Gift Pickup volunteers to staff the dates that clients are given to pickup gifts at First Community, should they choose that option. You will check in clients from a list, ensure they get everything they need, and communicate back with home base about progress. Dates are to be determined based on Facilities and Volunteer availability.

Click the button below if you would like to sign up for one of these roles. If you have additional questions, please email Amy Caskie.

FreshTrak Basic Training

(FKA PantryTrak)

This online via zoom workshop will provide the fundamentals to get started with FreshTrak at your agency. Participants with learn how to administer the intake process using FreshTrak and will be guided on best practices for developing an efficient process in registering your clients. For agencies already using FreshTrak, this workshop will be helpful as a refresher of the basics.

The following dates and times are available:

• Thu, Aug 29 at 2 pm

Minor Code of Conduct

Please review the Minor Code of Conduct for First Community Church (click the image below to enlarge). This policy has been approved by our Personnel Committee as an official policy regarding the safety of children in our ministries. We ask for your patience over the next several weeks as we adjust our ways to follow these guidelines. When volunteering, do your best to use good judgement, err on the side of safety, and allow us grace to figure it all out. Every one of us is responsible for the safety of the children at First Community, and together we can help to prevent abuse in their lives.

Minor Code of Conduct

Please review the Minor Code of Conduct for First Community Church (click the image below to enlarge). This policy has been approved by our Personnel Committee as an official policy regarding the safety of children in our ministries. We ask for your patience over the next several weeks as we adjust our ways to follow these guidelines. When volunteering, do your best to use good judgement, err on the side of safety, and allow us grace to figure it all out. Every one of us is responsible for the safety of the children at First Community, and together we can help to prevent abuse in their lives.

Minor Code of Conduct

Please review the Minor Code of Conduct for First Community Church (click the image below to enlarge). This policy has been approved by our Personnel Committee as an official policy regarding the safety of children in our ministries. We ask for your patience over the next several weeks as we adjust our ways to follow these guidelines. When volunteering, do your best to use good judgement, err on the side of safety, and allow us grace to figure it all out. Every one of us is responsible for the safety of the children at First Community, and together we can help to prevent abuse in their lives.