What a year 2013 has been!!!!!
The list of places we use as agencies grew to 23 this year.
The first donation we gave was is in December 2009. The first 3 full years saw the Reserve
give aid to 112 families.  2013 we had 75 families come to the C.R.I.B. (Community Reserve Inventory Barn).  We attribute the large growth to  many things but the 2 that seem to drive growth the most is word of mouth.  Many people know of the Reserve services.  That has been vital.  The other driver seems to be a slightly relaxed real estate market, more housing available.

It is necessary to say that we are located in a very generous area.  The public has taken the Reserve to heart and has supported us beyond belief.  Thank you so much. Without the donations we could not do what we do.

Another area that needs mention is the great core of volunteers that work at the Reserve.  There is a large group of people that give willingly of time and resources to the effort.  We wish we could name them here but that is not possible.  Anyway most of them would tell us to not use the names

They do what they do not wanting publicity.

Thank everyone for all you do for us.

Marv Larue
The Community Reserve

This year has been a very busy year.  In the first 3 years of operation we were able to give aid to 112 families.  We just gave furniture to family number 63 in 2013 alone. That makes the total 175 since we started.  

The Reserve has grown and expanded.  Harmony House, a division of the CASA group is the latest new agency.  They join the list that includes the Salvation Army, Red Cross, Hannah's House, three different Township Trustees, Lamb's Chapel, Apostle's Feet, The Oncology Department of the La Porte Hospital, Hope Ministries, and The Refugee Relocation Program in South Bend.

Today's family was one that experienced a total loss in a fire.  They received a dining table and 4 chairs, 2 dressers, a double reclining sofa and matching stuffed chair, one bed frame to complete a bed, another complete bed, (mattress, box, head and foot boards and the linens that came with that bed), many kitchen items, towels, and a child's high chair.

Anyone that would like to help The Reserve can go to any 1st Source Bank Branch and get a nomination form for the 2013 Non-Profit award.  Cash awards range from $1,000 to $15,000. This would  help toward paying our lease and utility bills. We operate under the Non Profit umbrella of the New Carlisle Wesleyan Church.

It is an honor to serve in this great organization.  The community is very generous and we are grateful for all you have given.  The hugs we get from people because of such giving keeps us going.  On behalf of all the dedicated volunteers at The Community Reserve we say THANKS for all that you do.

Marv Larue, President
The Community Reserve

Two of our favorite volunteers have moved back to China.  May and Alec Tang became involved with pickups and delivery and quickly became active and now they are missed.  We wish them well as they return home and thank them for their time, talents, and generous donations as they left the USA.

News of the day.   We are about to start the dressup of the CRIB. New stain for the exterior, new roof eves, and downspout drains.   The place will soon look like a new place, (really ???).

New agencies abound.   The Nazerine Church of Shipshewana, Bridge of Hope, Lamb's Chapel, and Hannah's House are now finding clients for the Reserve.   Thank everyone for all that you do for us. A simple word at church and the building gets powerwashed, ready for staining.  Thanks to Mitch H.  That was a hot job.

This community is such a giving community.  Donations of all kind keep coming and allowing us to meet the needs of, to date, 149 families.  We will get pictures of the new set-up as soon as we can.

Thanks to all for your generous support

Marv Larue, President
The Communithy Reserve

The Community Reserve C.R.I. B. (Community  Reserve Inventory Barn) will be the gathering place for the Faith In Action day May 18. The location is 801 W Michigan Street, New Carlisle, Indiana. Check out the New Carlisle News for the days events

The May 18th ads have been published and sadly one important item was omitted.

There will be a TRASH DUMPSTER located across the street from the white town wall.
Gather up that trash the has been collecting and drop it off between 9 AM and 1 PM.
Any trash except HAZARDOUS MATERIALS will be accepted.

Come to New Carlisle and enjoy the activities.

Marv Larue
The  Community Reserve

Rev. Jay Loucks and Skeeter

Your recommended Allisha Mendoza made it the the CRIB today (Community Reserve Inventory Barn).
She left with the following items, sofa and love seat, lots of kitchen gadgets, dishes, pot and pans, silverware, a lamp, an entertainment center, pillows and some blankets.   She will soon return to finish her pick up of a washer and dryer.

One of your members donated a front load washer today and another gave a nice cash donation last Sunday.

It feels like we are becoming the COMMUNITY RESERVE

Sincerely
Marv Larue
The Community Reserve

The Community Reserve has been busy.  So far this year we have given inventory to 7 families.  The most touching client was a young military veteran.  The poor fellow was injured and after he got home he lost his wife and a child in an auto accident. very sad. The accident and the aftermath has put a serious strain on his finances.

With all the activity we have run short of a few things
Chests of Drawers
Dressers
Beds and bedding
Towels
Cooking pots and pans
Baking pans
Silverware
Tables and chairs

Keep the Reserve in mind as these items become available.  We need some help in these areas.

We now have 2 furniture stores handing out our literature as they sell new furniture. Naturally Wood in Michigan City and Andy's Furniture in New Carlisle are both great businesses.  Great community involved personnel work at both locations

Marv Larue, President
The Community Reserve