Kinney Program

Title: Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Description: Every year, in the spirit of Thanksgiving and education, the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness co-sponsor National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, one week prior to Thanksgiving. During this week over 500 schools, communities and cities throughout the nation endeavor to bring a greater awareness to the issues of hunger and homelessness.
Start Date: 2010-11-16
End Date: 2010-11-20

Title: Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week - Homelessness in Memphis Panel Discussion
Location: Burrow Lobby
Description: John Pevy (’11) and Pete Gathje, one of the operators of Manna House, will speak about homelessness in Memphis and engage participants in a discussion about the realities that the homeless face in this city. Whether you have been involved in service with the homeless or not, we invite you to come learn more about this issue and explore some of the major challenges facing our Memphis homeless community.
Start Time: 19:30
Date: 2010-11-18

Title: Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week - Radical Compassion Reflection Group
Location: Rhea Lounge
Description: This group meets weekly to discuss some of the major challenges facing impoverished and homeless communities. We read portions of Gary Smith’s book Radical Compassion in which he describes his interactions with the poor of Portland, Oregon. Through his anecdotes and observations we look into the lives, both hardships and joys, of the individuals he meets and befriends. This discussion aims to provide a new lens for how we view homelessness and poverty in general, and here in Memphis. Please come join in our discussion this week! Excerpts from the book will be provided.
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2010-11-17
End Time: 20:00

Title: Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week - Manna House Service Plunge
Description: Manna House is a faith-based, non profit, social service provider in Memphis which provides services such as showers, clothing, hygiene items, blankets, and other items to the homeless community. Manna House aims to foster community and offer respect and friendship to the homeless and impoverished of Memphis. Volunteers at Manna House serve coffee, distribute socks and hygiene items, assist with setting guests up for showers, help sort through donations, and engage in conversation and games with guests. A carpool will be leaving from the front of the library at 7:30 AM and will be returning around 9:00 AM.
Start Time: 7:15
Date: 2010-11-16
End Time: 9:00

Title: Advocates for the Homeless

Description: Be a personal advocate for the homeless!

For more information email John Pevy (pevje@rhodes.edu) or Andrew Milis (milma@rhodes.edu)

Title: Metropolitan Interfaith Association
Description:

MIFA Handyman Program - Small groups of volunteers are needed on Saturdays to assist the elderly, disabled, and low income homeowners with minor repairs, yard work, repairs,   and building disabled ramps.

MIFA Home Delivered Meals (AKA MEALS ON WHEELS) - Let your wheels deliver meals! Help deliver 15-20 meals one day a week M-F. You must be able to provide your own transportation and be able to deliver between the hours of 9:30 - 11:00 AM. Great for groups!

MIFA Estival Place: Estival communities seek long term solutions to homelessness by providing transitional housing for one year, with extensive support in job-training, education, money management, and community responsibilities. Help twice a week  with after school children, youth activities, life skills classes for adult residents, preschool and child care.

Email Liz Jeans (jeaeb@rhoes.edu) for more information

Title: Memphis Family Shelter VOLUNTEER!
Description: This is a big brand new site for Rhodes this Year. The Memphis Family Shelter assists in coordinating services for homeless mothers and children in this temporary-type housing. Housing currently accommodates 16 families at a time. Volunteers will be able to help the children with their homework and childcare. This organization is truly amazing and a great place to go to!
Date: Every 1st and 3rd Mondays and Tuesdays of every month - 6:30-8:00 pm

Email Liz Jeans (jeaeb@rhodes.edu) for more information!

More Than a Meal

Idlewild Presbyterian Church

www.idlewildchurch.org

901-726-4681

1750 Union Avenue

Memphis, TN 38104

Outreach Ministries Director: Margaret Burnett

Margaret@idlewildchurch.org

Program description:

More Than A Meal is a free community meal providing physical and spiritual nourishment for Idlewild members and neighborhood people with little or no income.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Thursday nights from 5:00—6:30 to break bread, sing, pray, share stories, and enjoy each other’s company.

5-5:30 Worship

5:30-6:30 Meal and Clean-up

Souper Contact began in 1988 with a group of Rhodes students who had a passion for serving the hungry and homeless. Every Tuesday afternoon a group of dedicated Rhodes students gather in the kitchen of St. John’s Methodist Church to prepare and serve a meal. Volunteers are always welcome, whether you come once or every Tuesday for the rest of your time at Rhodes! A carpool meets at 3:45 in front of the Diehl Statue, expect to be back around 6:00 PM. This is a great opportunity not only to meet and connect with members of the Memphis commuinty, but also to bond with other Rhodes students serving in the hunger and homeless area.

If you have questions contact the site coordinators, Josie Long (lonjv@rhodes.edu) and Alin Florea (floai@rhodes.edu).