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The Move Was Incredible!

It occurred to me today, that I never told the story of our move… better late than never, eh?


On April 4, we moved into Phase 1 of our facility with the help of over 150 fabulous volunteers in our community. Trucks and people literally poured into the parking lots of both buildings and miraculously, we were able to get everything from the old building and into the new in just over 4 hours!


Special thanks go out to the following:
* Bethany Swoape – for teaching us all of her amazing organizational tips for a smooth move.
* Chuck Miller and crew from The Paint Spot and many volunteers from Nappanee Missionary Church who provided several BIG trucks to move the big stuff (and people who knew how to drive them!)
* Moxie Robinson who took great pictures and documented the day!
* Trinity UMC Youth who spent 2 entire days here the following week (Spring Break) helping us get everything into place.
All of these people made it possible for us to open our doors on Monday April 13, after only 5 short – yet busy – days of closing.
Thank you Elkhart!
Add comment May 18, 2009
Moving Help Needed!
We are moving ahead in faith and hope! Church Community Services is moving into its new home!
Contractors and volunteers, under the very conscientious guidance of Bruce Barwick, Project Manager, have been hard at work the past six months readying this building for staff to move into. The move has been made urgent by the fact that our current building has been sold and we need to vacate by April 30.
This move only represents the completion of Phase I. About the time we move ground will be broken for Phase II, a 4,000 sq ft addition to house a new larger food pantry and SOS production area. For this to become reality we still need to raise $400,000 to reach our $1 million capital campaign goal. Cash donations or multi-year pledges for the building may be sent to CCS, P.O. Box 2346, Elkhart, IN 46515. The campaign will go to churches and the public after Easter.
What: Moving Day
Where: From our old facility (629 S. Third St. Elkhart) to our new facility (907 Oakland Ave. Elkhart)
When: Saturday, April 4 (Please plan to arrive between 9 am – noon)
We need people to help with:
- loading & unloading (mostly boxes and some furniture)
- dismantling and moving shelving units
- reassembling shelving units
If you would like to assist with our move, please contact Sharon at (574) 264-3396.
Thank You!
1 comment March 26, 2009
5638!
Trinity United Methodist Church held it’s annual “Feed The Need” Stuff-a-Truck for CCS this weekend and collected 5638 items of food for the Pantry! “March Madness – Getting mad about hunger in Elkhart County” was the theme of the drive that had members collecting mostly boxed food items for the past few weeks.
The Sunday School kids focused on cereal boxes for the drive. “Children lined the halls with their favorite types of cereal to give to children in the community who might not have any,” stated Michelle Lau, Director of Children’s Ministries. Food was also collected by community kids that were involved with the popular “Upwards Basketball” and “Upwards Cheerleading” that recently ended it’s season in Trinity’s Life Center.
It was an exciting weekend as congregation members dropped food off before and after all 4 worship services. The drive also caught the attention of MSNBC correspondents who are in town! They not only interviewed people, but also lent a hand in loading and unloading the truck at Church Community Services.
Add comment March 24, 2009
You Take The Cake Annual Fundraiser brings in almost $21,000
Church Community Services is deeply indebted to many in this community for their contributions to our recent successful fund raiser, You Take the Cake. We’re grateful to the several hundred businesses and individuals who donated gift certificates, merchandise and funds. The many special desserts given by bakers and chefs around the area were fabulous and great taste treats.
The real stars were the guests who participated by enjoying the meal and contributing to make it a successful evening. Of course we could not have pulled this off without the help of many volunteers from our supporting churches, Honor Society and Key Club members from Goshen High School, former clients, plus staff and board members.
Special acknowledgements go to our event sponsors: Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Hopman Jewelers, Classic Transport, and Trinity Gardens. Additional thanks go to these individuals who went above and beyond with their time and skills—Debbie Chris, Pat Watson, Barb Fridley, Michael Delfine and Joy & Roy Dabbs.
We are blessed to be part of such a generous and caring community. We especially appreciate this ongoing support as we see a growing number of people coming to us for food, rent, utility and prescription assistance. May God bless each one in this season of sharing.
Dean Preheim-Bartel
Executive Director
Church Community Services
Add comment November 12, 2008




