Riverwood Community

June House Report and Board Activities

2007-08-13T11:05:00.000-07:00

Katrina reported that June was a busy month with the kids out of school for the summer.

The House is starting a new morning program for neighborhood kids. There are computer classes from 10:00-11:00 am.

The House received financial help from Southern Hills Baptist Church and a huge clothing donation from Memorial High School and the Spirit of Oasis.

Wendi reported that the Hille Foundation approved a grant of $10,000 for an ESL and Family Literacy program for parents of Marshall Elementary. The program will begin this school year and will provide ESL classes. It will also encourage parents to support literacy at home and to be involved in their children's education. Classes will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church. Transportation, childcare and snacks will all be provided using grant money.

The Marshall Elementary digital sign is up and running at 56th and Peoria. This sign was paid for with TPS bond money and a grant from the Hlle Foundation. It displays school and community information. Jim reported that he has found a sponsor for a new fence for the "corner park" project at 56th and Peoria. He is currently looking into options for landscaping of the park.

Spring Spotlight: Business Classes

2007-04-10T13:28:00.000-07:00

Mission Statement: Provide one-on-one teaching for adults in the areas of computer programs, internet research, and basic financial management.

SPNH volunteers will teach Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The internet research class will include setting up an e-mail account, job searches, and other internet usage. In the basic financial management classes, the purpose will be to set financial goals, set up a savings account at a local bank, and reduce personal expenses.

The business class hours are:
Tuesday: 3:30-5:00pm and Thursday: 1:00-3:00pm

Please contact Katherine at the SPNH at 742-5597 for more information.

Thank You

2007-04-09T13:33:00.000-07:00

A special thank you goes out to Southern Hills United Methodist Church for all their support in the Riverwood community!

February House Report

2007-02-20T15:02:00.000-08:00

From the February 20 Board Meeting Minutes:

Erin spoke at Southern Hills Baptist Church recently and the church donated $200 from their offering to the House.

The House just got approved for postage at the non-profit rate.

Erin was interviewed on Channel 2 and 11. Channel 8 might do a story on the House programs for kids.

January House Report

2007-01-23T14:57:00.000-08:00

From January 23 Board Meeting Minutes:

Erin Hardy reported that in the first three weeks of January, 65 families have received food, 105 people have used computers, 40-60 kids get a snack each day after school.

The House received $750 from the Christmas in Bookside concert at Trinity United Methodist Church.

Jeffrey Orleans reported that he would like to start a 1-to-1 mentoring program at the House. It would be a great opportunity for a positive encounter with an adult. They could do homework, play games and read with an adult.