Sunday, June 12, 2011
Fire Victims Helped
6/11/2011
Today The Community Reserve gave the largest donation to date. Last spring the Reserve responded with a large gift to the Woodlands Crossing apartments when they had 12 families suffer fire losses. Today was the largest donation to a single family since we have been in business.
This family received a 14 foot, U-Haul, box truck full to bursting with furniture. We sometime list the items but there are special events with this donation and listing everything would be too much.
First we went to a location where items were being held on a donor's back porch. The Reserve had not found the time to collect them. The donation was made directly to the fire victims. Pretty cool.
The last place was the same thing. A refrigerator was pledged to the Reserve and we were able to give the donation directly to the family. It seems that what is needed is soon given
Today The Community Reserve gave the largest donation to date. Last spring the Reserve responded with a large gift to the Woodlands Crossing apartments when they had 12 families suffer fire losses. Today was the largest donation to a single family since we have been in business.
This family received a 14 foot, U-Haul, box truck full to bursting with furniture. We sometime list the items but there are special events with this donation and listing everything would be too much.
First we went to a location where items were being held on a donor's back porch. The Reserve had not found the time to collect them. The donation was made directly to the fire victims. Pretty cool.
The last place was the same thing. A refrigerator was pledged to the Reserve and we were able to give the donation directly to the family. It seems that what is needed is soon given
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Great donation
The Community Reserve worked the largest donation to date today, Saturday 5/28/2011.
Many thanks to the person at the La Porte DOOR CHURCH for the contact. We helped a family clean up an estate in preparation for listing for sale.
The crew: Larry Merkner---driver and humor
Myles Hooton----truck packer and muscle
Ron Ziggert-------truck packer and muscle
Roger Grove----- muscle and tool man
Pat Chenoweth---muscle and tool man
Judy Larue--------inventory and pictures
Marv Larue-------?????????
That was a great crew, a couple of new faces and some old standbys. It took most of the day. We had a good lunch, filled the Reserve, and returned home worn out.
Thanks to all of you for today's hard work. That is what makes the Reserve work as it does.
The storage units are nearly full, waiting for the next family in need.
The Community Reserve.
Marv Larue
Many thanks to the person at the La Porte DOOR CHURCH for the contact. We helped a family clean up an estate in preparation for listing for sale.
The crew: Larry Merkner---driver and humor
Myles Hooton----truck packer and muscle
Ron Ziggert-------truck packer and muscle
Roger Grove----- muscle and tool man
Pat Chenoweth---muscle and tool man
Judy Larue--------inventory and pictures
Marv Larue-------?????????
That was a great crew, a couple of new faces and some old standbys. It took most of the day. We had a good lunch, filled the Reserve, and returned home worn out.
Thanks to all of you for today's hard work. That is what makes the Reserve work as it does.
The storage units are nearly full, waiting for the next family in need.
The Community Reserve.
Marv Larue
Monday, May 23, 2011
Update
May 21 was New Carlisle Community Day. Lots of events all over town. Lawns were mowed, cars washed, clothing given away, door to door food drive, and a bake sale by the Delta Beta Phi group that will financially support the Community Reserve. Thanks to all who took part in that great day.
Today another family received furniture from the Reserve. TV, TV stand, chest of drawers, double reclining sofa, twin size mattress and 4 sets of twin size bedding now have a new home.
We are fortunate to live and work in a community as giving as New Carlisle. Thanks for all who support the Reserve.
We have a family on the waiting list that needs a refrigerator. a washer and a dryer. Anyone thinking of making changes in their appliances, I know a family that can use your old ones.
Have a great day
Marv Larue
Today another family received furniture from the Reserve. TV, TV stand, chest of drawers, double reclining sofa, twin size mattress and 4 sets of twin size bedding now have a new home.
We are fortunate to live and work in a community as giving as New Carlisle. Thanks for all who support the Reserve.
We have a family on the waiting list that needs a refrigerator. a washer and a dryer. Anyone thinking of making changes in their appliances, I know a family that can use your old ones.
Have a great day
Marv Larue
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Community Days
May 21, 2011, Saturday 10am to 2PM (town time) is fast approaching. Some of the events are for the benefit of The Community Reserve, (bake sale and trash drop off, the metal goes to Scrappy's for cash).
One event is the ending of the Reserve's involvement with clothing. Drop by the New Carlisle Fire Station and browse the free clothing give away
There is a Indiana State Police drug take back (also at the fire station). Bring your discontinued, outdated and partial bottles of drugs for destruction. The collected items will be boxed, taken to Indianapolis, and incinerated. Great way to protect the environment and get controlled drugs disposed of safely.
Several events are planned. Anyone knowing of households needing lawn work can contact the Reserve at the Reserve's Gmail address to get that location included in the day' s work. Mowing, raking, shrub trimming etc. The workers want to help families that can not do their own lawn maintenance.
Have a good day and hope to see everyone at Community Days Saturday May 21, 10AM to 2PM
Marv Larue
One event is the ending of the Reserve's involvement with clothing. Drop by the New Carlisle Fire Station and browse the free clothing give away
There is a Indiana State Police drug take back (also at the fire station). Bring your discontinued, outdated and partial bottles of drugs for destruction. The collected items will be boxed, taken to Indianapolis, and incinerated. Great way to protect the environment and get controlled drugs disposed of safely.
Several events are planned. Anyone knowing of households needing lawn work can contact the Reserve at the Reserve's Gmail address to get that location included in the day' s work. Mowing, raking, shrub trimming etc. The workers want to help families that can not do their own lawn maintenance.
Have a good day and hope to see everyone at Community Days Saturday May 21, 10AM to 2PM
Marv Larue
Friday, March 18, 2011
Community Reserve
One of the target areas in The Community Reserve's mission statement is to give aid to victims of domestic violence. Today, 3/18/2011, the Reserve was able to do just that.
A need was identified and the family was invited to shop at the Reserve and receive needed items. This family will no longer sit on the floor, sleep on the floor, and eat with their food in their laps. Again hugs all around.
Directions were given to local churches and the local food pantry. This family was given a good start at getting back on it's feet.
Many of the items that we gave today were in our inventory just a few days. The 4 piece sectional, the electric range and the complete bed was in inventory less than 1 week.
With this large donation of inventory we are a little low on items to give away. We take donations of gently used furniture and household items. Micro waves, towels, dishes, coffee makers. silverware, and kitchen gadgets are often asked for.
God continues to bless this ministry
Marv Larue
The Community Reserve
A need was identified and the family was invited to shop at the Reserve and receive needed items. This family will no longer sit on the floor, sleep on the floor, and eat with their food in their laps. Again hugs all around.
Directions were given to local churches and the local food pantry. This family was given a good start at getting back on it's feet.
Many of the items that we gave today were in our inventory just a few days. The 4 piece sectional, the electric range and the complete bed was in inventory less than 1 week.
With this large donation of inventory we are a little low on items to give away. We take donations of gently used furniture and household items. Micro waves, towels, dishes, coffee makers. silverware, and kitchen gadgets are often asked for.
God continues to bless this ministry
Marv Larue
The Community Reserve
Friday, March 4, 2011
This is why we do what we do
The contact person at the Salvation Army sent The Community Reserve two clients today
#1 A young couple that had to move to a new apartment came first and they recieved an electric range!!!
#2 Then came a lady who has suffered a bitter divorce. She has finally qualified for government housing. This lady is on very limited income and has had medical problems. We were able to give her an entertainment center, a dresser with a mirror, a dining table and 4 chairs. The table has 2 expansion leaves. She also recieved a sofa that came to the storage unit inventory just a day ago.
Tears and hugs all around. It will take a few days to come down from this one. We started the Reserve to help people in need. Today it really worked
Marv Larue
President
The Community Reserve
#1 A young couple that had to move to a new apartment came first and they recieved an electric range!!!
#2 Then came a lady who has suffered a bitter divorce. She has finally qualified for government housing. This lady is on very limited income and has had medical problems. We were able to give her an entertainment center, a dresser with a mirror, a dining table and 4 chairs. The table has 2 expansion leaves. She also recieved a sofa that came to the storage unit inventory just a day ago.
Tears and hugs all around. It will take a few days to come down from this one. We started the Reserve to help people in need. Today it really worked
Marv Larue
President
The Community Reserve
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