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

The above picture shows the latest improvement at the C.R.I.B.  We had a great crew a few days ago and look what they built.  This new loft will make it easier to operate.  Thanks to the able crew.   Roger G, Larry M, Richard G, and  Ron Z.  The entire project took about 2 hours.

Thanks to all the generous people who donated furniture, cash, time and talent to make 2012 a successful year.  The outreach is getting larger and larger.  New agencies include Hannah's House and La Porte Real Services.   We look forward to continued service growth in 2012

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

Marv Larue
President
The Community Reserve

On November 2nd The Community Reserve gave aid to the 114th family since we organized in December 2009.  This family was a victim of long term disability.  The home situation has gradually declined till they finally asked for help at one of our agencies in La Porte.   The social worker called with some details, contact was made, and pickup happened Friday afternoon. 4 mattresses, sofa and matching love seat, refrigerator, kitchen table with chairs, futon, and many pots and pans later this fine family has a new start.  Again, thanks to all the generous donors, volunteers,  caseworkers, and supporters who make this ministry possible.

Speaking of donors that make things happen----------- A person came to the C.R. I. B. while we were doing some work the other day.  The person spoke of our mission statement that no child should have to sleep on the floor.  We were told that if we get a stated need for a mattress for a child, and if we have none in inventory, we should go to Andy's Furniture and pick up one.  It was then stated that an account has been established where this person would pay the bill.   ????????????? WOW..  Andy's has offered this person good pricing on the selections so we have a triple win here.   Keep Andy's Furniture in mind for your own furniture purchases.  The manager and his staff have been a great help before this mattress deal.  We encourage shopping there. This is a great group of people.

We will continue to use our inventory first but we now have backup for requests for beds for kids.  God has kept his hand on this ministry and with Him leading it continues to grow.

Marv Larue
The Community Reserve
574-654-9367
574-387-7312

Today we had two more examples of how God looks after his people.
The Oncology Department of the La Porte Hospital identified a man needing
a refrigerator.  He had to move into his mom's home and they had no working
fridge.  He received a very nice, like new unit.

The next case was a woman leaving Hope Ministries.  She has a new job and a
new apartment.  She needed a bed.  What we had was a little picked over but we
could have made do.  While waiting for the appointment, the phone rang and
the lady wanted to know if we took mattresses and box springs. ???????
Long story short, the donation came while the client was making other choices.
She received a beautiful new bed, top to bottom.  There is no explaining how we
often need something and it comes in just in time.  Yes there is.!!!!!!

Marv Larue
The Community Reserve