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POURing into our Communities... Creating Contagious Compassion
May is Sloppy Joes Month!
What a beautiful day in May! We had the privilege of serving 142 meals on Tuesday, April 26th at the Soup Kitchen operated by Our Daily Bread. As is our custom, we like to prepare and serve meals that are as healthy and varied as possible. Today we served home-made Sloppy Joes (My Mom's tried and true recipe), a pasta salad filled with veggies and legumes and sliced apples with caramel dipping sauce.
Stacy chopping celery, onions & parsley for the pasta salad.
Also included: sliced black olives, garbanzo beans, red kidney beans and
a garlic aioli with herbs and spices. It was VERY good!
Stacy & Nick plating the meals (142 of them!)
for folks in need in the Athens community.
Now THAT's a pasta salad!
The final result - Sloppy Joes on whole wheat buns,
whole wheat rotini pasta salad & sliced apples with
the most delicious caramel dipping sauce!
Stacy chopping celery, onions & parsley for the pasta salad.
Also included: sliced black olives, garbanzo beans, red kidney beans and
a garlic aioli with herbs and spices. It was VERY good!
Stacy & Nick plating the meals (142 of them!)
for folks in need in the Athens community.
Now THAT's a pasta salad!
The final result - Sloppy Joes on whole wheat buns,
whole wheat rotini pasta salad & sliced apples with
the most delicious caramel dipping sauce!
Thank you for the opportunity to POUR back into our local community!
Super Heroes
Every 3-4 months we have the privilege of preparing a meal for children (and their moms) who have witnessed or been victims of domestic violence. The GOOD NEWS is it's a graduation dinner for the participants of the SuperHeroes program offered by Project Safe to teach coping skills.
Click the cake above to see photos from the event: Breakfast 4 Dinner
Volunteers Provide Lunch to Local Neighbors in Need
A HUGE Thank You to our volunteers who helped cook and serve at the Soup Kitchen today.
Amanda, Emily, Makenzie & Sarah cooked up a storm in the kitchen. Assisting were Deb, Fritz (we couldn't do all that heavy liftingwithout you, Dude!) and the members of Gamma, Sigma Sigma: Layla,Rachael, Holly, Katie, Ashley & Nicole.
On the menu today was shrimp*, zucchini & penne pasta in a tomato basil sauce, tossed garden salad with a creamy Italian dressing and a grilled cheese sandwich. Rounded out with a beverage and dessert, it was a great meal. We served 140 neighbors in need and had more than a third come back for seconds!
We are a volunteer run & lead organization.
Without YOU this would not be possible.
Thank you so much for POURing back into the Athens Community!
Amanda, Emily, Makenzie & Sarah cooked up a storm in the kitchen. Assisting were Deb, Fritz (we couldn't do all that heavy liftingwithout you, Dude!) and the members of Gamma, Sigma Sigma: Layla,Rachael, Holly, Katie, Ashley & Nicole.
On the menu today was shrimp*, zucchini & penne pasta in a tomato basil sauce, tossed garden salad with a creamy Italian dressing and a grilled cheese sandwich. Rounded out with a beverage and dessert, it was a great meal. We served 140 neighbors in need and had more than a third come back for seconds!
We are a volunteer run & lead organization.
Without YOU this would not be possible.
Thank you so much for POURing back into the Athens Community!
*We had an alternative pasta dish with cheese & tomato sauce for vegetarians, children and those with seafood allergies.
Vlog Entry: Mobile Pantry in Action
Ever wonder what we do, or why we do it?
Check out this short video clip to see what we're all about.
Help us by making a donation; then follow the money.
Volunteer with us and see what we can do with a little help from our friends!
Sow an Urban Garden
POUR, Inc., partnered with HandsOn Northeast Georgia for the 2010 MLK Day of Service. As one of our main focus areas; urban gardens for low-income seniors, this event provided local volunteers with an opPOURtunity to help build and install individual raised beds for the Garden Club members at Denney Towers in Athens, Georgia.
Lowe's in East Athens was not only one of the event sponsors providing the supplies needed to created the gardens, but also sent 15 of their employees to volunteer their time that day to get the work done. Additionally, Lowe's supplied the mini-greenhouses to get the seeds started for the gardens. A second set of volunteers met on March 6th for a grounds clean up day at Denney Towers and to collect the seeds and greenhouses. They are currently in the process of sowing the seeds at home and will meet again for a planting day on April 17th.
Thank you so much to our sponsors, volunteers and donors who make these events happen. For more information visit: www.pourathens.org or email: volunteer@pourathens.org or donations@pourathens.org
Lowe's in East Athens was not only one of the event sponsors providing the supplies needed to created the gardens, but also sent 15 of their employees to volunteer their time that day to get the work done. Additionally, Lowe's supplied the mini-greenhouses to get the seeds started for the gardens. A second set of volunteers met on March 6th for a grounds clean up day at Denney Towers and to collect the seeds and greenhouses. They are currently in the process of sowing the seeds at home and will meet again for a planting day on April 17th.
Thank you so much to our sponsors, volunteers and donors who make these events happen. For more information visit: www.pourathens.org or email: volunteer@pourathens.org or donations@pourathens.org
Anchors Away!
Navy School Graduating Class Honors Local Non-profit
Each class at the Navy Supply Corps School celebrates after receiving their "marching orders" with a party. A sort of "mini-roast" poking fun at class members, celebrating placements at different facilities around the world and most importantly leaving a legacy by supporting a local non- profit agency.
During the festivities, several agencies are nominated, discussed and voted upon to be the recipient of the class charity fund. This time
around the group chose to honor POUR, Inc. for their work to provide much needed food the families of local school children.
Ensign Fish said " We chose POUR for several reasons: most importantly the fact that they work with school children in an effort to break the cycle of poverty and because they are a true volunteer organization having no paid staff and very little overhead. We knew our donation would be put to good use." Lt. Hawryluk added, "I had the opportunity during my time here in Athens, along with my wife, to volunteer at one of POUR's mobile food pantries and was amazed at the number of people serving and being served. POUR is definately an organization I want to support."
As Ensign Jones presented Founder & Director, Deby Sorensen with the class donation, he thanked POUR for supporting the community and for allowing the Navy Supply Corps students the opportunity to serve side by side with local residents. Mrs. Sorensen thanked them, "We wish them well in their new assignments and are very grateful for their time, their efforts and their loving support of our country and service to our local community."
For more information on volunteering or giving to POUR visit: www.PourInc.org
Each class at the Navy Supply Corps School celebrates after receiving their "marching orders" with a party. A sort of "mini-roast" poking fun at class members, celebrating placements at different facilities around the world and most importantly leaving a legacy by supporting a local non- profit agency.
During the festivities, several agencies are nominated, discussed and voted upon to be the recipient of the class charity fund. This time
around the group chose to honor POUR, Inc. for their work to provide much needed food the families of local school children.
Ensign Fish said " We chose POUR for several reasons: most importantly the fact that they work with school children in an effort to break the cycle of poverty and because they are a true volunteer organization having no paid staff and very little overhead. We knew our donation would be put to good use." Lt. Hawryluk added, "I had the opportunity during my time here in Athens, along with my wife, to volunteer at one of POUR's mobile food pantries and was amazed at the number of people serving and being served. POUR is definately an organization I want to support."
As Ensign Jones presented Founder & Director, Deby Sorensen with the class donation, he thanked POUR for supporting the community and for allowing the Navy Supply Corps students the opportunity to serve side by side with local residents. Mrs. Sorensen thanked them, "We wish them well in their new assignments and are very grateful for their time, their efforts and their loving support of our country and service to our local community."
For more information on volunteering or giving to POUR visit: www.PourInc.org
Calling All Volunteers!
"Remember there's no such thing as a
small act of kindness. Every act
creates a ripple with no logical end."
- Scott Adams
If you have been considering volunteering for an event with POUR, now is your chance!
We need your help to distribute approx. 30,000 pounds of food to families of elementary and middle school children who are living at or below the poverty level.
Visit our NEWS & EVENTS page to see dates and follow links to register for these events. All the information you need to volunteer for this event (date, time, location, etc.) is available when you register online.
Please direct any questions to our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@pourathens.org We will respond as quickly as possible. Must be 18 years old or accompanied by a parent who is also volunteering.
Volunteer today for one of our three hour events. You'll be glad you did, and you'll make hundreds of families very happy this holiday season!
If you are unable to attend, but would like to make a donation, you can do so on the NEWS & EVENTS page as well. Thank you so much for your support - and for your Contagious Compassion.
Wal*Mart Supports 1st Annual Christmas Pantry
Vonney Dail, Secretary/Bookkeeper at Winterville Elementary School and Deby Sorensen, Founder & Director of POUR, Inc., receive a check for $1,000 from Kathy Moon, Wal*Mart - East Athens, to help fund our 1st Annual Christmas Pantry.
Volunteer Spotlight: Spencer Frye
Spencer Frye
Executive Director
Athens Area
Athens Area
Habitat for Humanity
Having worked in affordable housing for over 10 years in different capacities ranging from actual construction manager to executive director of a local non-profit, I feel I have a wide variety of experience by which I am able to understand the level of poverty in and around this community.
People were lined up in two rows of vehicles circling around a huge school parking lot and spilling out into the street. I was on the crew that put boxes of food in the vehicles.
What I realized was that almost every car had children in it. Then it hit me - without a service like this, an organization of dedicated volunteers, these children would have fewer meals to eat, have fewer nutritional options, and could go to bed hungry.
Here we are in the most blessed country in the world and we should not let our children go hungry. This is why I will volunteer again and I fully support the efforts of this remarkable organization.
Little did I know, that nothing in my experience had prepared me for what I saw at the October 1st POUR mobile food pantry.
People were lined up in two rows of vehicles circling around a huge school parking lot and spilling out into the street. I was on the crew that put boxes of food in the vehicles.
What I realized was that almost every car had children in it. Then it hit me - without a service like this, an organization of dedicated volunteers, these children would have fewer meals to eat, have fewer nutritional options, and could go to bed hungry.
Here we are in the most blessed country in the world and we should not let our children go hungry. This is why I will volunteer again and I fully support the efforts of this remarkable organization.
Spencer Frye
Executive Director
Athens Area Habitat
Shopping for a Cause - Tuesday, December 1st
UPDATE: Thank you to Ann Peden, her staff, friends of both Ann's Studio Store and POUR, Inc. and our faithful volunteers.
We were able to raise $522.49 as a direct result of this fund raiser. We appreciate your support! Now... C'mon out and volunteer! Check out our News & Events Page for opportunities.
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We are happy to announce a partnership with local boutique owner, Ann Peden, who has agreed to host an event to raise money for POUR, Inc. this Tuesday evening, December 1st.
We were able to raise $522.49 as a direct result of this fund raiser. We appreciate your support! Now... C'mon out and volunteer! Check out our News & Events Page for opportunities.
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We are happy to announce a partnership with local boutique owner, Ann Peden, who has agreed to host an event to raise money for POUR, Inc. this Tuesday evening, December 1st.
Ann will be offering a 20% discount on any purchases on Ann Peden jewelry in the store on Tuesday during regular store and reception hours, and will match that 20% discount with a donation to Pour Athens.
We are so pleased to work with local business owners who understand the value of POURing back into our community.
Please come out and support POUR and Ann Peden.
Please come out and support POUR and Ann Peden.
Regular Store Hours: 12 - 6pm
After Hours Mix & Mingle: 6 - 8 pm
Includes refreshments, complimentary gift wrap and an opportunity to give back to the local community
while saving money and finding unique holiday gifts!
Ann Peden Jewelry ~ The Studio Store
Colony Square Shopping Center
1021 Jamestown Blvd, Suite 229
Watkinsville GA 30677
706-769-2656 Store
706-310-1404 Fax
www.AnnPedenJewelry.com
