Training/Grants

About Training and Grant Resources

Hunger Workshop Huge Success

On Saturday, February 20th, Episcopal Charities held its first hunger workshop at St. Andrew's, Palmetto Bay. Twenty-five participants registered and attended the three hour "nuts & bolts" gathering to learning more about feeding programs. Participants expressed pleasure at the solid information given to help with their ministries. Information about how to start, expand and maintain quality programs, how to recruit and keep volunteers, how to set boundaries so volunteers don't become burned out, and how to become a partner agency with our Feeding South Florida Food Bank were on the program agenda. In addition, how to use free and accessible technology to make running a program easier and communicating with volunteers and other parishioners were discussed.

"Very informative — clear, outstanding presentation by knowledgeable professionals. Helpful to our outreach programs," said one participant. Another commented, "Extremely informative, good basic 'how–to' information".

Valuable Tips for Pursuing Grants

Linda Roche of Sea Coast Web Design provides valuable tips for pursuing grants, such as a grant writing guide, sample grant forms (cover letter, cover sheet, grant application and budget), and links to funders and other grant writing resources at non-profit guides www.npguides.org.

Aesthetics & Technicalities for Grantwriters

Consultant Elizabeth Howell Brunner provides a well-organized, comprehensive guide to grant writing. She discusses specific sections of the proposal, gives tips and provides links to other helpful sites. For more information, visit www.grantproposal.com.

Ministries To The Poor Are Struggling To Provide Help

During these tough economic times, ministries to the poor are struggling to provide help. If you can donate any of these wish list items, please contact or call 561.799.6424 to coordinate.

Program Wish Lists:

>> Click here to download the list in PDF format.

Bridge to Hope (St. John's, Homestead)
www.stjohns-homestead.com

• An air conditioned cargo van to transport food
• Two commercial sized rice cookers
• Gift Cards for Grocery Stores, Target, IKEA, K-Mart,Wal-Mart

Community Partnership for the Homeless, Miami
www.cphi.org or contact Trev Flowers at tbflowers@cphi.org or call the donation hotline at (305) 329-3030.
PERSONAL HYGIENE:

• Shampoo/Bath Soap
• Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
• Deodorant/Shaving Cream
• Feminine Hygiene Items
• Diapers (children and adults)
• Hair Brushes/Combs
• Diapers (children and adults)
• Baby Powder/Lotion/Baby Wipes/Formula

GENTLY USED CLOTHING FOR MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN:

• Business Attire – Men's and Women's
• Shorts
• T-Shirts
• Plus-Sized Women's Clothing
• Maternity Clothing
• Infant Clothing
• Shoes
• Socks
• Undergarments

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:

• Beds
• Mattress/Box Spring/Frame
• Cribs
• Dressers
• Kitchen Tables w/Chairs
• Lamps
• Sofas
• Coffee Tables
• Night Stands
• Dishes/Glasses
• Pots/Pans/Silverware
• Small Household Appliances (microwaves, toaster ovens,
  coffee pots, toasters)
• Towels/Wash Cloths
• Sheets/Blankets/Pillows

KITCHEN NEEDS:

• Baked Goods (pre-packaged: sweet rolls, cookies,
  cakes, pies, doughnuts)
• Milk, Juice, Soda
• Canned Goods (potted meats, vegetables, soups, fruit)

MISCELLANEOUS NEEDS:

• Arts & Crafts Supplies (glue, construction paper, markers, pens, pencils, paper, scissors)
• Board Games/Decks of Cards/Educational Games/Balls
• Movies/Videos (G and PG rated, please)
• Backpacks/Vinyl Bags
• Computer Software Games
• General School Supplies
• Books (children and adults)
• Suitcases/Overnight Bags
• Baby Items (blankets, car seats, bottles, pacifiers, diapers)
• Wheel Chairs (children and adults)
• Walkers (tri and quad)
• Canes/Crutches
• Strollers (single and double)
• Special Activities for Children (parties, event tickets, etc.)
• Holiday Gifts – Children
• Holiday Gifts – Women
• Holiday Gifts – Men

Jubilee Center, Hollywood
www.jubileecenterbroward.org

• Toothbrushes/toothpaste
• Soap/towels
• Shoes/socks
• Men's/women's underwear/clothing/belts
• Razors/shampoo/conditioner/lotion/insect repellent

St Matthew's, Delray Beach Seniors Program
Contact The Rev. Marcia Beam (561) 272-4143

• Industrial size stove and hood

St Laurence Chapel
www.diosef.org/ministries/st-laurence-chapel.shtml

• Monetary donations for bus passes, gas and Florida ID cards.
• Men work boots
• Men sneakers sizes 9 to12
• Men pants sizes 32-44
• Back packs
• Sleeping bags
• Blankets
• Light jackets
• Men shirts sports sizes large, XL and 2XL
• Hats
• Socks, men boxers
• Ladies panties sizes 7-10
• Bras all sizes
• Sanitary pads and tampons
• Razors
• Toilet paper
• Women pants size 14-22
• Aerosol deodorant for men and women
• Brushes and combs
• Insect Repellant

Florida Keys Outreach Coalition & Loaves and Fish Food Pantry www.fkoc.org

• Disposable diapers and personal care items (soap, shampoo, sanitary napkins, shave cream, etc).