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December 2008
MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES NEWS................
EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAMS
Everyone has a cause that
is near and dear to his/her heart. A cause that you care so much about
-- that you make a financial contribution in order to lend a hand, to further
research, or help those in need. But with our busy lives taking us in
various directions each day, we sometimes forget to sit down and recognize
the need to offer continual support of such important programs, like those
offered by Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey.
Several of our social
ministry programs reach and assist children, seniors, and families across
the state. Therefore, LSM/NJ is in constant need of your support. Without
the support of donors, like you, programs such as; Adoption, Housing, Refugee
Resettlement, Lutheran Disaster Response and Senior Healthcare would no
longer be able to serve the needs of New Jersey residents.
So how can you help?
The easiest way to support the program/initiative you care about is to
enroll into an employee giving program, if your organization offers one.
The program allows employees to make a recurring donation to the program
of your choice through a payroll deduction. You can specifically designate
the LSM/NJ program you would like to make a contribution to. Allocating
$1 each week (or $2 each pay period) – a yearly commitment of only $52
-- might not seem like much; but for those in need, it could equal the
cost of a warm place to stay, counseling for a birth mother in need of
help making a difficult decision, or for some, a cupboard full of groceries.
It makes a difference – whatever the amount.
Double the gift!
Many companies offer a Matching Gift Program in which the organization
will also contribute or even match the amount you have contributed to the
program you support. This sometimes complements an employee giving program,
or may be offered when an employee giving program is not available. It
is a great way to make your contribution go further.
To find out if your
organization has an Employee Giving Program or a Matching Gift Program,
contact your Payroll Administrator or Human Resources representative.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
LSM/NJ is one of the largest
affordable housing providers in New Jersey, serving over 1,400 families,
seniors and special needs residents across the state. We offer assistance
to those with limited incomes by providing affordable housing options and
professionally managing several of the properties.
If you know of someone
who is in need of affordable housing – we can help. The following locations
currently have vacancies. For more information and income requirements,
please call the numbers listed below:
Luther Arms Senior Residence, Trenton – (609) 392-5628
South Plainfield Senior Residence, South Plainfield – (908)
755-6600
Mt. Olive Manor Senior Residence, Flanders – (973) 219-2078
Mirota Senior Residence, Whitehouse Station – (908) 534-9300
Circle F Senior Residence, Trenton – (609) 394-5115
Mott Family Housing, Trenton – (609) 394-5115
Humboldt Family Housing, Trenton – (609) 394-5115
Cadawalader Family Housing on Stuyvesant Street, Trenton - (609)
394-5115
Solar Village, Roosevelt – (856) 661-0141
West Hanover, Trenton - (609) 394-5115
To find out more about properties, visit www.lsmnj.org.
YOUR SUPPORT IS A HELPING HAND!
Currently our Immigration & Refugee Program is in need of the
following items:
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10 Computers (PCs) We are in need of new computers to replace the old
ones that currently reside in our computer lab – which we share with
an after-school program at a Lutheran Church in Trenton. Our refugees
use the computers during their civics and citizenship classes. |
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10 MP3 Players MP3 players help us provide an alternative delivery
method for clients to borrow to listen to recorded class materials when
they are unable to attend class. |
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Kitchen tables & chairs, sofas, coffee tables, twin size mattresses
& box springs in good condition, lamps, dishes, cups, silverware,
pots & pans, kitchen utensils, bath towels, hygiene items (shampoo,
soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, lotion), cleaning supplies,
including brooms & mops, twin & full-sized bed sheets, blankets,
pillows, and window shades are also much needed necessities for our refugees. Unfortunately,
we are no longer accepting clothing, pull-out couches, king size mattresses/box
springs. |
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$10.00 Gift Cards are always needed for all of our programs (Walmart,
Shop-rite) |
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International Phone Cards are always helpful for Immigration Services |
For more information about drop off and donations, call 609-393-4900
Ext. 27.
Employment Opportunities
Current openings for our statewide programs are posted on our website
at www.lsmnj.org.
Tour Germany 2010
Faith Lutheran Church, Lavallette, NJ is extending an invitation to
join them in Germany July 1, 2010 for 9 Days - Steps of Martin Luther with
The Passion Play of Oberammergau. We will tour the German countryside
while following in the footsteps of Martin Luther, plus visit castles,
and museums. The cost per person including roundtrip air from New York,
first class/select hotels, most meals; comprehensive sightseeing, admission
tickets to the Passion Play and much more! Hosted by Rev. John T. Collins
of Faith LC. The brochure is located on the bulletin board in the hallway
or you may contact Rev. Collins @ 732-793-8138 or email: faithlavallette@hotmail.com.
Space is limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
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