Good News Report - October
Celebrating Community Kindness, Volunteer Efforts, and Inspiring Stories
�� A Little Thank-You for Our Volunteers
Inappreciationforalltheydo,our incrediblevolunteersreceivedaspecialgift —beautifulamaryllisbulbs! Justas theseflowersbloomwithcareand attention,ourvolunteershelpour communitygrowandthriveeveryday.
�� Warm Hands, Warm Hearts
ThankyoutoSt.Paul’sUnitedMethodist Churchfordonatingadultandchildren’s insulatedgloves!Yourgenerosityhelps keepourneighborswarmandcaredfor duringthecoldmonthsahead.
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�� A Pillow of Kindness
Wereceivedagenerousdonationofpillows fromasupporterwhowishestoremain anonymous,butwe’resendingabigthankyouhisway!Yourkindnesshelpsbring comfortandresttoourneighborsinneed.
Beautiful Donations Arrived!
We’veonceagainreceivedagenerous donationofbeautifullingeriesamples! Thankyoutoourdonorforhelpingus provideconfidenceandcomforttoour clients.
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FOOD PANTRY
Celebrating Paul’s 90th Birthday!
Longtimevolunteeranddonor Paul recentlycelebratedhis90th birthday—andintrueNeighborhood Housespirit,heaskedgueststodonate tooneofhisfavoritecharitiesinstead ofbringinggifts! We’resograteful forPaul’sgenerosityandcontinued support.He’llbebackinNovember withagroupfromCedarbrooktohelp withtheHighSchoolFoodDrive. Thankyou,Paul,foralwaysthinkingof yourneighborsinneed!
Thank You, Meadowbrook Garden Club!
We’resogratefultotheMeadowbrook GardenClubforkickingoffour ThanksgivingFoodDrivewitha generousdonationof477poundsof food! Theircontinuedannual supporthelpsensurelocalfamiliescan enjoyawarm,nourishingholiday meal.Thankyouforhelpingour neighborsthrivethisThanksgiving season!
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A Cool New Addition to the Pantry! ❄
Ourbrand-new SABAfreezer hasarrived— courtesyof St.Paul’sUnitedMethodist Church! Abigthank-youto JohnKelly,who wasvolunteeringatthepantrytheveryday itwasdelivered.Weimmediatelyfilledthe freezerwithourweeklyOliveGarden donation!We’resogratefultoJohnandSt. Paul’sfortheirgenerosityandcontinued partnershipinhelpingkeepourpantry stockedandourcommunitynourished.
Rich to the Rescue!
Ahugethank-youtoRich,whoswoopedintopick upourOliveGardendonation—withagiantsmile onhisface!Hisenthusiasmandwillingnesstohelp brighteneverydayatthePantry.We’resoluckyto havevolunteerslikeRichwhokeepthingsrunning smoothly!
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Bonus Thursday Crew!
AbigshoutouttoourBonusThursdaycrew:Carol M.,CarolF.,LeslieD.,andJeannieW.forjumpingin andworkinghardtokeepthingsrunningsmoothly atthePantry!We’resothankfulforyourextraeffort andteamworkthatmakessuchadifferenceeach week.
Bonus Thursday Fun with Joe! ����
OurBonusThursdaywouldn’tbecompletewithout Joe B.,whoalwaysfindsawaytoturn“not-so-fresh” foodintosomethingfunandhilarious!Fromcreative veggiecreaturestolaugh-out-loudmoments,Joekeeps thePantryteamsmiling.Thanksforbringingsomuch joytoourThursdays,Joe!
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RHISE Cup Food Impact!
21localbusinesses.11,202poundsoffood.Thisincredibleeffortcomesatacriticaltime,helping ensurelocalfamiliescontinuetohaveaccesstothefoodtheyneed.ThankyoutotheCityofRochester HillsandeveryRHISECupparticipantforshowingwhatcommunitylookslikeinaction.
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Spooky Fun at the RHISE Cup! ����
Thingsgotfrightfullyfestiveduringthisyear’s RHISE Cup asteamswentalloutwiththeir Halloween-themeddisplays!Fromcreativecanarttospookyskeletonsandevenagianttomato monster,thedecorationswereasimpressiveasthefooddriveresults.Thankyoutoalltheteams whoputtheircreativityandcommunityspirit!
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Youth Ambassadors Partner with VanHoosen Robotics Team!
Ahugethank-youtotheVanHoosenRoboticsTeamforcollaboratingwithourNeighborhood HouseYouthAmbassadorsforaspecialroboticsworkshop!Theseincrediblestudents broughtcreativity,teamwork,andcommunityspirittoNeighborhoodHouse,showinghow innovationandservicegohand-in-hand. We’resoproudofourYouthAmbassadorsfor leadingeffortsthatconnectyoungpeopleandinspirecollaborationacrossourcommunity!
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Scare Away Hunger 5K: Thank You, Neighbors!
Over320participantsjoinedusfor thisyear’sScareAwayHunger5K, presentedbyMSUFederalCredit Unionanditwasoneforthebooks! Fromrunnersandvolunteersto communitypartnerslikethe RochesterLionsClub,MotorCityIrish Dance,BoyScoutTroop360,and more…yourenergyandgenerosity madethedayunforgettable.
Together,wetookanotherstridein thefightagainstfoodinsecurityfor ourneighborsinneed.
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Neighborhood House Lights Up Rochester Posed!
Wehadablastjoiningthisyear’sRochesterPosedwithourSchitt’sCreek–inspiredwindow display! OutfitswerestyledstraightfromourNeighborhoodHouseClothesCloset— showcasinghowfashionandpurposegohand-in-hand.
ThankyoutotheRochesterDDAandeveryonewhostoppedbytocheerusonandcelebrate communitycreativity!
�� Your Turn to Shine Haveastoryworthsharing?SendyourgoodnewstoBrisRobertsandhelpus spotlightthepeopleandmomentsthatmakethiscommunityspecial!
BrisRoberts
DirectorofMarketing&Communications|NeighborhoodHouse 1720S.LivernoisAvenue|RochesterMI
Office:248.651.5836Ext.33|Cell:248.759.8857 Bris@ranh.org