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Huntertown United Methodist Church's
Clothing Ministry News
Christmas in Huntertown 2013
Location: The Third Place, 1601 W. Cedar Canyons, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(SE Corner Cedar Canyon/Lima – red building)
December 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
December 12 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
December 13 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Do you know of families who need a little extra help and hope this season, but are not connected to a Christmas
gift program? Connect them to the 5th annual Christmas in Huntertown event. Over 300 families will have the
opportunity to personally shop for gifts and leave with wrapped presents for the whole family.
There are three requirements for a family to participate in Christmas in Huntertown.
1. The family MUST be referred by a church, school, caseworker, or agency.
2. The family MUST be pre-registered by the referring entity.
3.
The family MUST not have been referred to any other Christmas assistance program, such as
Christmas Bureau, Toys for Tots, Salvation Army, or Unto Others, or churches or schools.
To register, first send an email request to missions@huntertownumc.org using your agency/church/school email
address. We will then give you the password to complete the online form. You will receive a confirmation email
if registered successfully. Contact missions@huntertownumc.org if you have any questions or if you have a
problem with the online registration.
To learn more about what your client will experience, check out the article below.
A Note from the Team
We appreciate your partnerships as we reach out to serve those in
need, all year, and especially during the upcoming Christmas season,
where we offer hope to those that need it so badly. We are gearing up
for Christmas in Huntertown, year 5. Please refer those that have not
Upcoming Events
been helped by any other assistance program. Our volunteers, from
December 4, 2013
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Career Closet - U Shop!
the Santa helpers to the gift wrappers, will do their best to show love to
those you refer. Please only refer those clients who are able to
attend and who have not been assisted by any other agency,
Especially for case workers
church or school. Families that have participated in any of these
shop for a free-will donation.
or similar Christmas giving programs are not eligible for referral.
Let the 5th annual Christmas in Huntertown registrations begin, by
sending an email from your agency/school/church email address to
missions@huntertownumc.org to receive a password, and then log
onto our website for online registration.
If you would like a representative to speak at one of your upcoming
staff or group meetings, concerning our services, please email
missions@huntertownumc.org. If you have clients in need of career
appropriate clothing, email careercloset@huntertownumc.org for an
appointment. Check out our website at:
http://www.huntertownumc.org/#/serving for more information
about our ministries and to utilize our online ordering system. If you
have not done this before, email missions@huntertownumc.org to
discuss the delivery process.
Blessings to you, your families, and those you serve this Christmas
season.
Peace,
—Sherry Myers
Career Closet: I just returned
home today after my
appointment with you. I can't
tell you how GOOD I feel! You
ladies treated me with such
kindness and respect, I totally
enjoyed my time with you!
Sometimes it's difficult to stay
positive in the face of adversity,
but you both really took the
time to help me. I want you to
know that I appreciate you both,
very much. Thank you again! I
will let you know the outcome
of my interview.
(name withheld for privacy)
U-Shop at Career Closet
Wednesday, December 4 from 4 to 6 p.m.
In order to meet the needs of our caseworkers, volunteers, and
community members, the December U-shop will be December 4 from
4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Career Closet in the Gathering Place, north of
the Huntertown United Methodist Church, 16021 Old Lima Road,
Huntertown, Indiana. All are welcome to shop the Career Closet for a
donation, which will be used to purchase items that are needed by our
clients but have not been donated. U-Shop is held the first Wednesday
of each month. U-Shop began after discussion with many caseworkers
who bring clients to Career Closet for appointments. U-Shop allows
those caseworkers to shop at a time especially designed for them, for a
donation to the ministry.
For an appointment for one of your clients, email
careercloset@huntertownumc.org.
Career Closet: I just wanted to
thank you again. You are an
angel. I got the externship and
the possibility of a job following
the externship. Thank you so
very much for helping me out.
God Bless You!!
Amanda
Career Closet: We wanted to
say “THANK YOU” for all the
clients and professionals you
assist with the Career Closet
also a warm and sincere “THANK
YOU ” for the ultimate ChristLike Out Reach Community
Service that is provided to many
folks in need in the surrounding
areas. The tour was totally
amazing…the organization and
cleanliness and to see all the
volunteers smiling and glad to
serve touched our hearts.
Nancy Pease
Employment and Training Advisor
Work One
Career Closet and Clothing Ministry clients who are referred to our
ministry receive all services for free and are never charged for items
they receive.
A doll, a toy or a star-sharing
His Love
Experience Christmas in
Huntertown
What can your client expect at Christmas in Huntertown? Let's take a
tour. There may be slight changes in the process and gifts available,
but, in general, this should be their experience.
Arrival
Registration and Childcare
After a friendly greeting, the shopper confirms his or her preregistration and is assigned a number. Photo identification is
required. May use whatever address is on their driver’s license.
(A note from one of our guests at
Christmas in Huntertown 2012)
My, how time has flown. I
meant to write this letter
months ago. My family and I
want to thank your dear, sweet,
kind church members for
blessing us with a
Christmas to remember. I had so
much fun picking out things for
the family with your volunteers.
They were such dears to stay
late so I could finish. (I work
Open Shopping
While waiting for his/her name to be called, the shopper may select
items from several specialty gift tables for the little extras that make
Christmas special. There will be a selection of items that may include
cosmetic items, books, and Christmas decorations. Also, hats, gloves
and scarves, as available, can be selected. When his/ her name is
called, a Santa's helper will show him/her where to stash the specialty
gifts and guide him/ her to the shops to select presents for each family
some pretty crazy hours and
that night I had to work 3rd shift
in Huntertown). My fondest
memory is when I had searched
every table I saw, loaded with
Christmas deco galore, for a
star. You see, my four year old
had watched as we put an angel
atop our modest Christmas tree,
looked up at me and daddy and
member.
said, “But Mom, where’s the
star? How will people know
Hospitality
where to look for baby Jesus if
we don’t have a star?” So of
Refreshments are available.
The Gift Shops
Women and Teenage Girls Gift Shop
As the shopper enters the women's shop, they will be able to select
gifts for the adult and teenage women on their list. Items include such
things as decorative accents, purses, and scarves. Personal care gift
course I searched high and low
for a star to put on the tree, but
couldn’t seem to find one.
As I was gathering other gifts for
the family, two ladies, who I
shared my daughter’s cute little
story with, came up to me with
bags are available to pamper the women in the family.
the perfect Christmas tree star.
You should have seen our
Men and Teenage Boys Gift Shop
children’s eyes. Not only from all
the presents from “Santa’s
Next on the list is the men in the family. This shop may include items
that appeal to men, such as clothing accessories, flashlights, small tool
sets and some electronics.
Household Gifts
Household gifts will be on display and the shopper can select from
helpers” but also lit up with joy
and amazement that God would
provide even the simplest of
gift- a star to light the way.
God bless your ministry, and
such things as a jar filled with colorful candies or a serving dish.
thank you…for sharing the light
and love of Jesus.
Children's Toy Shop
Sincerely,
Santa wants to make sure that the youngest ones in the family find
something special under the tree. A large room will be filled with toys
at different age levels.
(Name withheld for privacy)
Each family can select a Family Game Kit, which includes everything
that is needed for a family fun night, such as a board game, DVDs,
cards, hot chocolate, candy and popcorn.
Wrap-Up!
Now that the shopping is done, all that is left is to wrap the presents.
On the gift wrapping tables, all the supplies are available, including
some gift-wrapping helpers.
Remember that your clients need to be referred and preregistered. Simply complete the online form after receiving a
Dear HUMC,
password from missions@huntertownumc.org. Please make sure
Positive Pathways is an agency who
works with low income individuals who
are struggling from drug and/or alcohol
addiction. We work one on one with
clients to talk about recovery and to
help them to make decisions that
contribute to getting back on their feet.
Our recovery consultants work hard to
connect these client to resources that
can assist with the reconstruction of
their new, sober life. HUMC has been a
HUGE support for our clients. HUMC has
donated clothing to over 50 of our
clients.
that your client receives the information and is able to attend, as
in the past over 50 families were referred that did not participate.
Year Round Online Clothing
Request Forms
Your clients' needs continue despite the focus on Christmas. To
request clothes or other items for your client, simply complete the
online Clothing Request Form. We expect to respond to you within 24
is an emergency situation.
The clothes your ministry has provided
to those in need make it possible for
them to move forward in their lives and
to look good while doing it! We cannot
thank you enough for your commitment,
generosity, and dedication. A special
thank you to the volunteers who work
on the clothes orders; your time is much
appreciated!
All orders received after December 5 will be fulfilled AFTER Christmas
Please pray for those recovering from
addiction.
to 48 hours of receiving your request. Our goal is to fill requests and
arrange for you to have those items before your next meeting with your
client, within a week or sometimes two. Any emergency situations that
need a quicker response should be emailed separately to
missions@huntertownumc.org, indicating in the email subject line that it
in Huntertown and AFTER our staff have had a well-deserved break
with their families. Our daily pull team will resume on Monday,
January 6. Our donation bin will close on December 5 as we prepare
for Christmas in Huntertown and will reopen on the January 6.
In extreme emergency during this time period (fire or other disaster),
Sincerely,
The staff at Positive Pathways in
Fort Wayne, IN
please contact missions@huntertownumc.org and someone will
contact you.
Pass the word to your co-workers
People change positions, so we know we have not sent this newsletter
to every caseworker in the region that have clients in need. Please
forward this newsletter to those who could benefit from our ministries.
If they want to receive the next newsletter, all they have to do is "opt-in"
or subscribe to this newsletter on our website.
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Our mailing address is:
Huntertown UMC Clothing Ministry
P.O. Box 426
16021 Lima Road
Huntertown, IN 46748
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