Sometimes the demands of the Thanksgiving and Christmas season run us ragged and we forget to pause, remember our blessings, and give thanks. This time of year presents many opportunities to serve our neighbors in need; however, we also recognize that it is becoming increasingly difficult for many of our families to put food on the table and gas in the car. Below is useful information of how to get connected to helpful resources, and information on how to serve fellow community members who may need some extra assistance this Holiday season.
Ways to be a Blessing:
1. Sponsor a Family at Christmas: If you would like more information about sponsoring a family that has applied to receive Christmas Assistance, please call the FRC at 887.0567 and ak to speak to Debbie Cumbie or Lindsey Marler.
2. Donate Clothing: Did you know that your donated clothing to Goodwill can turn into clothing vouchers for Jessamine County School students? Any time you drop off clothing at the Goodwill in Nicholasville you can request the donation be credited to Jessamine County Schools. They will complete an Agency Assistance Program receipt and give you the white copy. Send the receipt in your child's folder addressed tot he FRC at the Village. Your donated clothing is then turned into vouchers for our families in need.
Resources that Bless:
1. God's Hands Food Pantry: God's Hands Food Pantry opened officially on Monday, Oct. 3rd, 2011 and will be open on Mondays (10am to 1pm), Wednesdays (4pm-7pm), and Fridays (10am-1pm) and then one Saturday a month. Bring an ID with you to pick up food.
2. Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): Apply for the LIHEAP at Bluegrass Community Action located at 213 South Main Street, Suite 103 in Nicholasville. Their phone number is 885.3512. There are specific days to apply based on the last name ofthe head of the household. The LIHEAP flyer has the dates when you should go to apply and has gone out in your child's folder. If you are unable to locate the flyer please call the FRC so we can send you a new flyer.
3. Nicholasville Presbyterian Church:
101 North 1st Street, Nicholasville (Behind the courthouse)
Church office phone number: 885.5391
Free meal is provided at 6pm on the last Monday of each month (except in December). On occasion the day of the meal is changed so call the church office to verify.
4. St. Athanasius Orthodox Church:
926 South Main Street
Free bread available every Sunday from 1pm-2pm
5. Salvation Army:
205 1st Street (south)
Free bread available every Wednesday beginning at 10am
As always, it is a pleasure and a joy to serve our community. Please feel welcome to contact the FRC for more information, and Happy Thanksgiving!
Joe Brannen: MSW, Director
Debbie Cumbie: MSW, Assistant Director
Connie Bandy, RN: Nurse
Karen Workman: FRC Assistant
Lindsey Marler: MSW Intern
Phone Number: 887.0567
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