News about or from the Cedars Social Action Committee
Special Collection, June 14 Tradition continues…no matter how weird this time may be! For the past several years, Cedars has held a June Food Drive to help Fishline and Helpline House fill their shelves with kid-focused food for the summer. More children than ever before rely on free or reduced-price school lunches, and in many cases breakfast, too. When school is … Continue reading Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation
At this time of physical distancing, the Bainbridge Super Suppers have been suspended. But, thankfully, there are creative local efforts that have assured that those who need meals can get them. The Social Action Committee would like to highlight and applaud these programs. If you know anyone who needs food support, please share this information about options … Continue reading Meals for Anyone Who Needs Them
February Special Collection YWCA Alive ShelterYou showed your love, and the YWCA Alive Shelter in Bremerton will benefit from it. For our February Special Collection on February 23, the table was loaded with much needed items from the shelter’s wish list: towels, blankets, paper goods, shoes, slippers, socks, jackets, shower caddies, and cleaning supplies. -Heartfelt thanks from the Social Action Committee.
Sunday, February 23Worship Service Give a Valentine’s Gift to YWCA Alive Shelter! February’s Special Collection, on Sunday, February 23, will go to The Alive Shelterlocated in Bremerton. The Shelter offers refuge to women and children dealing with domestic abuse. It’s never too late to send a Valentine to show you care. Here is a great way to do that. … Continue reading February Special Collection
Volunteer Opportunity Recently, Penny Brewer visited the Tacoma Detention Center, where AIDNW volunteers work with detainees. AIDNW was the recipient of the Cedars December 2020 Special Collection Funds. Penny had the opportunity to meet and speak with some of the detainees, and she was deeply affected by the visit. Click here to read her essay about the … Continue reading Cedars Social Justice
Thanks to your generous donations on January 26, $630 was collected and will be divided between Fishline and Helpline. They will use the funds to make fresh produce available to those in need.
