Reading Comprehensive 22

Community Care Meeting
Nov. 2nd, 2019, 7 p.m. 

1. Hopeshare presentation

Two representatives from Hopeshare, Leslie Graves and Rebecca Steinman, gave a presentation about their organization. Like us, they give financial aid to low-income people and help them budget their money. But they also  provide a food bank, shelter, transitional housing, transportation program, adult education, and an employment program. Their annual operating budget is about $10 million.

Leslie said that Hopeshare wants to form a stronger partnership with Community Care, and explore ways we can share resources and avoid overlapping services. She recommended that we meet together at least twice a year. 

2. Treasurer's report

Treasurer Jacob Hall passed out current budget figures showing our up-to-date income and expenses. He said that we have $851.52 total liabilities & capital. Our total revenues for Oct. were $1,690.97.

3. Promotional plans

Robin Sayers proposed that we produce a DVD promoting our services, which could be shown to churches and other potential donors. Gina Mauer said that it would also be good to make a brochure that could be handed to clients and distributed throughout the community. We agreed that everyone should pitch in to help write, take photos, and help with graphics and design. We set a deadline of Dec. 4th to have preliminary plans in place. Mary Burley agreed to be in charge of the project and to keep everyone on  track.

4. Problems and concerns

Community Care director Bill Lyons discussed the need to improve coordination between team members. He said he is working on upgrading our website so everyone can have instant access to information about clients we help and resources available to them.

5. Next meeting

We agreed to meet again at 7 p.m. Dec. 4th at Bill's house, 1134 Midvale Ave. N.

The meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.