This year, National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is Nov. 15-21. We have several opportunities to serve going on in Waco this year!

City of Waco Raise the Roof with Habitat for Humanity
Nov. 16-21
Volunteers are needed to complete the city’s 13th Habitat home built in Waco! No experience required or necessary! Shifts are from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Sorry, Friday shifts are full.) Food, drinks and a great T-shirt are provided! To sign up, e-mail Shawna Bolen at ShawnaB@ci.waco.tx.us, or call her at 750-5676.

Food for Families Food Drive
Nov. 20
Bring you non-perishable food items to the KWTX-TV Studios at 6700 American Plaza in Waco, or to the Fill My Cup Pantry located at 508 E. Frederick in Riesel between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. Or, bring you items to our November coalition meeting, and we will drop them off for you!

Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition November Meeting
Nov. 20
Invite friends, family and co-workers who are interested in homeless issues to attend our November meeting. Learn all about ending homelessness in Waco while enjoying feed food and networking with the the city’s leading service providers. To RSVP, e-mail Chelle at chelles@ci.waco.tx.us.

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See how coalition members Habitat for Humanity, Compassion Ministries and Caritas changed the lives of two families in need. Read the remarkable story on page 7 of the Waco Habitat for Humanity’s summer newsletter by clicking here.

The Salvation Army and Mission Waco will serve Thanksgiving lunches this year on Thursday, November 26. Please notify all those who would benefit from the generosity of these organziations. Volunteers are needed at both locations, as well.

Mission Waco
Meyer Center, 1226 Washington Ave., Waco. Thanksgiving Service begins at 11 a.m. with the meal to follow.

Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving Meal begins at 11 a.m. at their I-35 location at 1225 S. Jack Kultgen Expwy. Waco, TX 76706.

The Baylor Poverty Summit is this weekend, November 6-8 at the Bill Daniel Student Center. For more information and to register, click here.

The 2009 Greater Waco Community Education Summit will take place November 18-20. Visit www.educatewaco.com for registration information. Total costs of the summit is $0-$75 depending on participation.

The 32nd annual GNLC will be held from December 9 – 10, 2009 in Dallas, TX. GNLC is the state’s largest nonprofit conference, gathering volunteer managers, nonprofit professionals, state agencies and faith-based and community organizations from across Texas. The conference provides invaluable training to organizations and businesses. This year will highlight the concept and practice of social innovation.
For your TANO discount code, visit www.tano.org. To learn more about the conference, visit http://onestarfoundation.org/page/gnlc

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Family Abuse Center’s Online Auction
Nov. 7-21

Our next Project Homeless Connect is Thursday, January 28th. If you would ilke to volunteer on the committee or on the day of the event, please contact Mike Orsmby, PHC Committee Chair, at michael.ormsby@va.gov.