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BIRTHDAYS

As you can imagine, the stress of inconsistent housing can take a toll on our families. For many of them, finding the extra money to celebrate an occasion such as a birthday can be impossible. At Carpenter’s Shelter we try and provide a sense of normalcy for each of our clients and birthday celebrations are

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JOB COACHING

Finding and maintaining employment can, at times, be a struggle for our clients. They often face an uphill battle due to an inconsistent employment history or lack of experience. At the shelter, we offer a variety of classes geared towards encouraging our clients to become self-sufficient. Every Saturday, Carpenter’s offers job coaching classes to our

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS DINNER

Carpenter’s kitchen is run entirely by groups of volunteers. Each group comes up with the menu, purchases the food, prepares each meal, and cleans up afterwards. Last year, our volunteers prepared 834 meals, saving Carpenter’s Shelter over $200,000 annually. Our kitchen volunteers are made up of a variety of groups including local businesses, religious groups,

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SHOP OUR WISH LIST

Amazon is an invaluable resource for us at the shelter. It allows us to keep our donors up to date on our needs while giving them the ability to shop quickly and affordably.  Take advantage of Amazon’s great programs and shop our wish list today! We are always in need of toiletry items such as

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INTERN AT CARPENTER’S

Carpenter’s is currently recruiting applicants for our Development Internship. Our internship program offers real world, hands on experience, while giving students the opportunity to further their skills outside of the classroom. The internship will begin on September 15th and go through December 19th. The position requires a commitment of 20 hours per week, with flexible

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BACK TO SCHOOL

Fall is quickly approaching and with that comes a new school year. The children at Carpenter’s do not lead the same lives as their peers. Many are shuffled around and change schools regularly due to the effects of homelessness. This can, at times, lead to anxiety, depression, or the development of a learning disorder. With

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COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR

This past weekend we hosted a community resource fair at the shelter. Our clients were able to get information and connect with various local businesses and people in the community. Events like this are beneficial to those living at the shelter as it is a way for them to network with many potential employers and

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