Friday 13 January 2017

September 12, 2013


Hello OOTC volunteers,

The themes of our Jewish High Holy Days are intended to make us reflect on our lives, repent and plan for our improved selves to enter a new year. "It's not intended to depress or scare us, but to motivate us, to make us discerning and brave." Rabbi Yael Splansky    With our 15th Season of Out of the Cold, we enthusiastically, whole-heartedly look forward to another new beginning.

From where will our Tuesday night group be operating?  We're getting closer to finding a new home for out Tuesday guests ... I'm feeling it ... but no news isn't bad news!!

Here is some really good news is:  Hamilton Food Share has invited us to "shop" their warehouse of non-perishables next Tuesday, Sept 17 at 9 am, 339 Barton St., Stoney Creek and I really, really, really need someone to accompany me in my car so I don't get lost or stolen or muscle exhaustion. We'll be unloading our goodies at a donated space near Food Share.  Time commitment: 2.0 hours approximately.

Orientation Night: If you know of a potential volunteer, he/she must attend the orientation which will take place Thursday, October 17th from 7-9 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 165 Charlton Ave. W.  Please have them contact the office to sign up by email at: hootc97@gmail.com or by phone 905-308-8447. This orientation is for people interested in any program of the 6 days a week including breakfasts.  If you know that you cannot commit :( this year, would you please let me know asap.  We'll get over it, but you are welcome to join us again ....(when you come to your senses.)

Over many years, our Coordinators of Volunteers, Lila and Behrad, have led us where no volunteer ever thought they could go. (Sometimes with a toilet bowl scrubber in hand!)  Their involvement with OOTC will still be present but not in the same capacity as before.  So, there is an available position which I hope you may consider.  The responsibilities are well laid out and the role is satisfying and heartwarming as one sees the life affirming qualities in so many other like-minded participants of our program.  Act now and call me.

As we start our self-imposed Fast tomorrow night, we can also think about our guests who do not always have the same choice.  Wishing you L'Shanah Tova Tikatevu and may you be inscribed in the Book of Life for a good year.

Cindy

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