ECCCM News CALENDARS. MARK YOUR YOUR CALENDARS CRISIS ASSISTANCE COACHING PROGRAM

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1 ECCCM has been a service to others since 1969 Rev. Robert C. Silber, Executive Director ECCCM Mission: To bring together the resources of the Christian community to serve people in need of crisis assistance, support and education in response to God s call. First Quarter 2014 CRISIS ASSISTANCE COACHING PROGRAM ECCCM News The Crisis Assistance Coaching Program (CACP) first began in the fall of 2011 as a method to educate our residents about financial literacy and further implement our philosophy of a hand up, not a hand out. ECCCM partners with The United Way and Family Guidance Center in Catawba County to invest in the lives of local residents who, perhaps through no fault of their own, are experiencing a crisis. CACP is a requirement for all clients who receive assistance from ECCCM resources once and wish to be eligible to apply for locally funded assistance in the future. It is a four hour program which is offered in two ways: once a week for one hour during a month or, if a client is employed, a Saturday session which is the total four hours in one day. The workshops share information on a variety of topics: budgeting skills/money saving tips, workforce development, successful goal planning, community resources, healthy habits, couponing, and menu planning. In 2013 the CACP program had over 450 clients successfully complete the sessions. With each individual learning how to live within their means, the positive ripple effect spreads the methods of financial literacy to all household members. Over 1800 individuals have been impacted with the CACP ministry. As a crisis ministry, ECCCM strives to serve our community by providing food, clothing, and financial assistance as well as educating residents along their path to self-sufficiency. MARK YOUR YOUR CALENDARS CALENDARS. April 13, Sunday Community Holy Week Service: Hosted by The Green Room at 7 pm at The Old Post Office Playhouse, in Newton April 18-21, Friday Easter Monday Holiday: Office and Thrift Store Closed May 8, Thursday Annual Benefit and Golf Tournament: Glen Oaks Golf Club in Maiden: See newsletter pages 4-7 for additional information. May 10, Saturday Annual Letter-Carriers Food Drive: Please leave non-perishables at your mailbox. See page 10 for more information. May 23-26, Friday-Monday Memorial Day Holiday: Office and Thrift Store will be closed. July 4-7, Friday-Monday Independence Day: Office and Thrift Store will be closed. March CACP Participants at Coaching Workshop

2 ECCCM NEWS Page 2 (This note was just received from our youngest donor of 2014 along with her gift to ECCCM. Thank you to a 7 year old little angel.) DONORS FOR FIRST QUARTER 2014 (January - March) ECCCM CHURCH MONETARY DONATIONS Mt. Anderson Baptist Church $1, First United Methodist - Maiden $ Friendship UMC $1, Grace Reformed UCC $0.00 Hopewell United Methodist Church $0.00 Mathis Chapel Baptist Church $ First Presbyterian Church- Newton $1, McQueen Chapel UMC $0.00 Faith Lutheran Church $ Mt. Olive Lutheran Church $ Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church $0.00 Mt. View United Methodist Church $ New Hope Moravian Church $ Old St. Pauls Lutheran Church $4, Oxford Baptist Church $ Mays Chapel UMC $1, Center United Methodist Church $ First United Methodist - Newton $ Woodlawn Baptist Church $ First United Methodist - Conover $3, Abernethy Memorial UMC $0.00 Beth Eden Lutheran Church $0.00 Bethany United Church of Christ $0.00 First Baptist Church Newton $ Catawba United Methodist Church $ First Baptist Church Maiden $ Concord United Methodist Church $0.00 Concordia Lutheran Church $ Cornerstone Church of Maiden $ East Maiden Baptist $ Episcopal Church of Epiphany $0.00 Sardis Lutheran Church $0.00 Bethlehem United Methodist $0.00 Mt. Zion Lutheran Church $0.00 Redeemer Evangelical Luth. Church $ Blackburn Baptist Church, Inc. $75.00 Meadow Ridge Church $ Center View Baptist Church $ Christ Alive Church $ Anonymous $10.00 Providence Road Baptist Church $ Cedar Grove Baptist $ Covenant Christian Church $ Memorial United Church of Christ $0.00 Crowell Memorial UMC $ New Jerusalem Lutheran Church $1, New Life Authentic Christian Comm. $ New Vision Church $4, First Christian Church Of Newton $ St. Pauls UMC - Olivers Crossroads $40.00 Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day $0.00 Sherrills Ford Presbyterian Church $ St. James Lutheran Church $ St. Joseph Catholic Church $ St. Marks Lutheran Church $25.00 Shiloh United Methodist Church $0.00 St. Pauls Lutheran Church $0.00 Rehobeth UMC $1, St. Pauls Reformed Church $0.00 Trinity Baptist Church $2, Trinity Reformed UCC $ Wesley Chapel UMC$ Bethel Lutheran Church $50.00 Corinth Baptist Church $0.00 Calvary Baptist Church $ St. Martins Lutheran Church $ The Cove Church $1, Donation Totals (67) $34, THANK YOU! For a complete listing of all donation records for the year of 2013 and the 1st Quarter of 2014 please visit our website at click on the Support ECCCM link and then click 2013 or 2014 Contributors.

3 ECCCM NEWS Page 3 BRENDA HOLLAR RETIRES Over 11 Years of Service A celebration of service was held for Brenda Hollar on December 5th from 2-4 in honor of her retirement. Brenda joined the ministry staff in February She played a key role in many capacities from the days in our old facility, to the move to our current building in November In 2013 she managed the distribution of over 1 million pounds of food to thousands of households experiencing food insecurity. Thank you Brenda! COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORT FOR FIRST QUARTER 2014 (JANUARY MARCH) 1% 1% 1% 1% People Services Provided Volunteer Contribution of Service Hours for JANUARY MARCH % 76% Food Utilities/Fuel Oil Rent/Mortgage Free Clothing Baby Supplies Toiletries Volunteers Total Hours per month Contributed Church Business & Organization Other Volunteers Backpack TOTAL HOURS 5922 Center Open: 46 days Total Individuals Served: 29,190 Average Individual Services per day: 635 Backpacks Delivered: 4904 CHURCH VOLUNTEERS FOR FIRST QUARTER 2014 (JANUARY MARCH) CHURCHES Vol. Hrs. CHURCHES Vol. Hrs. Beth Eden Lutheran Church Immanuel Lutheran Bethany UCC Mays Chapel UMC Christ UMC 4.00 Mt. Olive Lutheran Concordia Lutheran Mt. Pleasant UMC Corinth Reformed 8.00 Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church 2.25 Cornerstone Church 4.00 Mt. View UMC - Claremont 4.50 Emmanuel Baptist Church Old St. Pauls Lutheran Faith Lutheran Church 2.00 Plateau UMC First Christian Church of Newton Redeemer Lutheran First Presbyterian - Newton 5.00 Rehobeth UMC First UMC - Conover St. Aloysium Catholic Church First UMC - Newton St. James Lutheran Friendship UMC St. John's Lutheran Church Hickory Church of Christ 7.25 St. Josephs Catholic CHURCHES Vol. Hrs. St. Martins Lutheran St. Matthews UCC St. Pauls Reformed St. Pauls UMC Maiden Trinity Baptist Trinity UCC Wesley Chapel UMC Woodlawn Baptist 25.75

4 ECCCM NEWS Page 4 Upcoming Event: 14th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament COME PLAY ON THE GREENS OF GLEN OAKS WITH ECCCM For the fourteenth year, area golfers will come to support the ministries of ECCCM during our Annual Benefit Golf Tournament at Glen Oaks Golf Club in Maiden on May 8, Take to the links and enjoy a beautiful golf course with friends while supporting a worthy cause. The Captain s Choice tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1:00 PM in which two divisions will compete. Church Division 3 or more team members are from the same church Open Division team members from different churches or organizations All Quiet for the Putt PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED Tournament Winner one overall points champion team from both Church and Open Divisions Church Division Winner top 2 places from the Church Division Open Division Winner top 2 places from the Open Division BBQ Lunch Provided by 1st UMC-Conover Methodist Men Hole-in-One $10,000 prize for each winner REGISTER OR SPONSOR NOW Only the first 32 teams will be able to play this lush golf course. The cost of the tournament is $75 per person or $300 per team. One mulligan per player may be purchased for $5, with a total of 4 mulligans per team. Once again this year, the Methodist Men of 1st United Methodist Church in Conover will be providing a free BBQ meal for all beginning at 11:30 am. Once play begins, refreshments will be available on the course. To Register or for more information please call Guynell Sears, Executive Assistant, at or Russell Early, Golf Tournament Chair, at Register and pay team fees online also at: Dickie Walker Hole-In-One Winner

5 ECCCM NEWS Page 5 14th ANNUAL BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT EVENT SPONSORSHIPS DONATION $2500 Banner with Event Sponsorship Names at ECCCM Benefit Golf Tournament Recognition at Tournament and in Program Sponsor s Logos on Promotional Materials Sponsor s name in Media Press Releases Two (2) Four Player Teams HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORSHIPS Donation $400 Sign Displayed at Hole-In-One Recognition at Tournament and in Program PUTTING GREEN SPONSORSHIPS Donation $300 Sign Displayed at Putting Green Recognition at Tournament and in Program DRIVING RANGE SPONSORSHIPS Donation $250 Sign Displayed at Driving Range Recognition at Tournament and in Program PLATINUM TEE SPONSORSHIPS Donation $1000 Recognition at Tournament and in Program Sponsor s Logo on Promotional Materials Sponsor s Name on Media Press Releases One (1) Four Player Team GOLD TEE SPONSORSHIPS Donation $500 Recognition at Tournament and in Program Sponsor s Logo on Promotional Materials Sponsor s Name in the Media Press Releases SILVER TEE SPONSORSHIPS Donation $200 Recognition at Tournament and in Program BRONZE SPONSORSHIPS Donation $100 Recognition at Tournament and in Program OTHER SPONSORSHIPS Anything less than $100 Sponsorship funds will be used to support the expenses of the tournament and to further the mission of ECCCM. Complete sponsorship form and pay fees online at: UNITED WAY and ECCCM are PARTNERS! Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry (ECCCM) is a strong partner agency with Catawba County United Way (CCUW) as we Live United! CCUW joins with ECCCM by providing funding for both crisis assistance and our Crisis Assistance Coaching Program (CACP). Through CACP in 2013, 1,828 lives were impacted as 457 families were assisted with workshops focusing on financial literacy education, workforce development, goal achievement, and creative menu planning on a budget. This partnership includes Family Guidance Center and the North Carolina Foreclosure Prevention Program. During 2013, fifteen families were referred to Family Guidance Center by ECCCM for further financial counseling and twelve homes were saved from the grim fate of foreclosure in our county. Compassion in action is the ultimate result of our local collaborations. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES We need you! There is always room for more volunteers as our ministry continues to expand the number of services we provide. There are positions available in our thrift store, food pantry, and warehouse. We have volunteers from their teens to past retirement. The common link between us is ECCCM s motto in action. giving a hand up to those in need and not a hand out. If you have a heart for service to others, we hope you consider coming to ECCCM. You will be blessed as you bless others with your service. Call Guynell Sears, Executive Assistant at To schedule an appointment to make a difference in our community. Volunteers are not paid, not because they are worthless but because they are priceless!

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8 ECCCM NEWS Page 8 WELCOME TO THE NEW ECCCM 2014 BOARD MEMBERS! The new and returning ECCCM Board of Directors met for a retreat in January with Rev. Bob Silber, Executive Director of ECCCM, at First United Methodist Church in Newton. A productive workshop was held which focused on strategic planning, goal setting, and collaboration. There are six new members effective January We welcome all to the Ministry and look forward to a productive relationship with them in our community outreach. Please join us in welcoming them all: Sherelle Abernathy of Hickory Brands Inc. and Liberty Hill Baptist Church Sylvia Bajorek who retired from Gaston College and belongs to First Presbyterian Church in Newton David Carpenter who is employed by Lowe s Home Improvement and a member at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Russell Early of Catawba Valley Medical Center and a member at First Baptist Church in Maiden Jody Street from People s Bank and member of Olivet Baptist Church Antoine Sutton employed by State Employees Credit Union and a member of Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Welcome back Jim Perry of People s Bank who is returning to serve on the Board after a brief break. NEWS from the THRIFT STORE! Spring is here! When you finish cleaning out the closets and garage we need the things you don t want! We can use your gently used clothes, shoes, household items, books, toys, and furnishings. ALL proceeds from the ECCCM Thrift Store sales stay here in Catawba County to assist our citizens in crisis. ALL donations are tax deductible and we will happily help you unload your car! One man s junk is another man s treasure! Shop for the best bargains in the county. Many the items we sell are new. We have a variety of sales at different times of the year. Come shop today! Donations can be made Monday - Friday during our store hours of 9:00 am- 4:30 pm. Becky Bates shops with help from Alice McCorkle JOIN OUR ECCCM MINISTRY ON WHEELS PROGRAM A very meaningful way in which you, your church or organization can support the good and necessary work at ECCCM is through a donation drive. To support your donation drive effort, and to facilitate ease of donations collection and delivery to ECCCM, we will provide a ministry van at your location for receiving the donations as they come to your location. An ECCCM driver will bring the van to your location for an agreed upon time period, then return for the van and bring your donations to the ECCCM Ministry Center. The ECCCM Ministry on Wheels is another way that you can support your crisis assistance ministry, filling the ECCCM Thrift Store with your used items. As ECCCM continues to practice good stewardship, all proceeds from Thrift Store sales are directed toward providing crisis assistance for our friends and neighbors who are struggling to make ends meet. Only 6.7% of every dollar received by ECCCM goes to administrative costs; 93.3% goes to meet the needs of our fellow citizens in crisis. This is an excellent opportunity for: Church donation drives Civic groups and organizations Local businesses Residents who are settling an estate Remember that ECCCM accepts worn clothing, shoes, purses, etc., no longer serviceable, for recycling. To schedule an ECCCM Ministry on Wheels van for your donation drive, contact Guynell Sears, Executive Assistant at (828) or executiveassistant@ecccm.org

9 ECCCM NEWS Page 9 WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THE GOOD WORK OF ECCCM! Imagine the child who goes to bed without supper, feeling hungry and struggling to sleep because of the growling and emptiness in her stomach. Consider the senior veteran who chooses between paying for medicines or eating. Think about a single-mom who does not pay her power bill in order to put a peanut butter sandwich on the table for her son. With your support all of these people are fed by ECCCM. A gift of $250 will provide the equivalent of food for four families for a month. Join your neighbors by donating to The Feinstein Challenge to help feed the hungry. ALAN SHAWN FEINSTEIN CHALLENGE For the 17th consecutive year, Alan Shawn Feinstein will divide $1 million among non-profit hunger fighting agencies nationwide using it as a spur to help them raise funds this March and April. The Foundation is dedicated to the alleviation of hunger, the importance of community service in education and the values of caring, compassion and brotherhood. The Feinstein Foundation will donate a percentage of all funds collected during March and April. Please consider donating to ECCCM or pledging a donation to be given by Dec. 31, It is a win/win giving campaign! By your giving, we receive additional funds from the Foundation to serve the residents in our community. Thank you for your support. Please contact Guynell Sears with questions at or at ExecutiveAssistant@ECCCM.org. REMEMBER THE ECCCM ENDOWMENT FUND Have you ever wondered how you might make a gift or memorial to ECCCM that helps not only when you give it, but continues to give for years afterward? Please consider including the ECCCM Endowment Fund in your giving plans. The money you donate to the Endowment Fund goes into a pool which is carefully invested. Each year 5% of the pooled money is given to ECCCM to carry out our charitable missions. A popular use for trust funds is to make them a beneficiary of a donor s will, or for memorial gifts to commemorate the life of a loved one. Since gifts to a trust fund like ECCCM s are not spent off, but continue to grow over the years, it leaves a lasting footprint of the donor that continues to be recognized for years into the future. Through your gift to ECCCM Endowment Fund now, or later in your will, you can contribute to helping ECCCM make a difference in the community. For more information visit our website at or to set up your contribution contact Rev. Bob Silber, Executive Director at or him at ExecutiveDirector@ECCCM.org. PARTNERSHIP IN MINISTRY PROGRAM ECCCM has developed an easy way for you to support our ministry in Catawba County as we help those in crisis. Applicants request assistance with the basic daily needs of emergency food, clothing, utility bill payments, mortgage and rent assistance, life-necessary pharmaceutical s, and fuel oil or kerosene purchases. Each applicant undergoes a personal interview to determine their financial condition and a verifiable demonstration of need through supporting documents. Through your generous support to ECCCM, you can make a significant difference in the lives of those in need on a daily basis. How? A taxdeductible gift of $1000 will provide the equivalent of mortgage and rent assistance to four families, eliminating foreclosure or eviction. A gift of $500 will provide the equivalent of utility assistance to four families, maintaining electric service we all rely on. By making a commitment now to ECCCM through a regular bank draft we can plan our budget more efficiently and take the burden of check writing from you. Simply fill out the form below, attach a voided check and we will take care of the rest. You will receive a follow up letter confirming your donation, which is tax deductible. Thank your for your Partnership in Ministry as together we give others a hand up As always, you can depend on ECCCM to be good stewards of your donation! Name: Address: Telephone Number ( home) - - (cell) - - Address: Amount per month: $20.00 $50.00 $ Other $ Draft on the 1st of each month or 15th of each month (please check one) I agree to a monthly draft to ECCCM in the amount shown above. I understand I can stop this draft at any time by calling ECCCM. Attached is my voided check. Signed:

10 ECCCM NEWS Page 10 FIRST ANNUAL FALL GALA Thank you to everyone who attended the 1st Annual Fall Gala On November 6, 2013! The gala was held at the Catawba Country Club with huge success. The evening included dinner, dancing, and a live auction. All encouraged us to continue this event on an annual basis. So remember to save Saturday evening November 8, 2014 this year for ECCCM. Have fun with your friends and neighbors and at the same time support our community. ministry. 4 ANNUAL LETTER-CARRIERS FOOD DRIVE We need 1 or more youth groups to volunteer for a time slot from 1pm 5pm on May 10th for a few hours to assist in the Letter-Carriers Food Drive. Catawba County residents will be able to donate needed non-perishable food items at their mailbox and the letter-carriers will pick the food up when they deliver the mail. Volunteers are needed to unload the food from the mail trucks at the US Post Office in Newton. Contact Guynell Sears at or her at ExecutiveAssistant@ecccm.org to get involved! Great opportunity to get service learning hours for Beta Club, scouts, or other school organizations! SMOKE FREE AND TOBACCO FREE We are delighted to announce that ECCCM is a Smoke Free and Tobacco Free campus effective as of January 1, A partnership with Catawba County Government enabled ECCCM to move forward with community support for health awareness. According to the World Health Organization, there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke. ECCCM recognizes that having entirely smoke-free grounds is the only effective way to protect its employees and visitors from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke exposure. CHURCH AMBASSADORS The Ambassador program was created to provide a more efficient way of communicating opportunities for participation within their congregation. An ECCCM Ambassador helps further the ministry in their Church and in their sphere of influence in their community to glorify God by serving in both witness and deed for those in need. Ambassadors become familiar with the services that ECCCM provides so that they may be prepared to direct those in need within their church and community. In turn, ambassadors also provide ECCCM with information about their church and its mission work, and how ECCCM can be a part of their ministry. Please contact Guynell Sears, Executive Assistant, at (828) or her executiveassistant@ecccm.org to learn about upcoming orientations. The next orientation is scheduled for May 21, 2014 from 12:00-1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. Together we will continue to do more than any of us can achieve alone.

11 ECCCM NEWS Page 11 ECCCM CHURCH VOLUNTEER WORK SCHEDULE : APRIL JULY 2014 Your assistance during the time your church is scheduled to work is needed and very much appreciated. If possible, we need church volunteers in the morning and afternoon hours because of the great demand for the ECCCM services. When your church is scheduled or if you need to reschedule to another time please call Guynell at THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING DURING YOUR DESIGNATED WEEK. April 2014 Trinity UCC April 7, 8, 9,10 Catawba UMC April 14, 15, 16, 17 Sardis Lutheran April 22, 23, 24 St. James Lutheran April 28, 29, 30, & May 1 May 2014 St. Martin Lutheran May 5, 6, 7, 8 Friendship UMC May 12, 13, 14, 15 Rehobeth UMC May 19, 20, 21, 22 Bethel Lutheran May 27, 28, 29 June 2014 Mountain View UMC June 2, 3, 4, 5 Abernethy Memorial UMC June 9, 10, 11, 12 Shiloh UMC June 16, 17, 18, 19 Catawba Valley Baptist June 23, 24, 25, 26 July 2014 Wesley Chapel UMC July 7, 8, 9, 10 Mt. Zion Lutheran July 14, 15, 16, 17 Covenant Christian July 21, 22, 23, 24 Pisgah UMC July 28, 29, 30, 31 Crowell Memorial UMC June 30, July 1, 2, 3 CHURCH SCHEDULED WORK WEEK Above is the 2014 schedule for churches to volunteer at ECCCM. On your church week we hope to see several members of your congregation each day Monday thru Thursday. Your volunteering is a two-fold benefit for the Ministry and your congregation. The Ministry always needs your help due to the amount of food we distribute and the amount of crisis we give to the community. We could not accomplish this work without you. The members of your congregation will leave with a better understanding of ECCCM and how the Ministry helps our community. ECCCM CONTINUES CHRISTMAS BUREAU PARTNERSHIP The Christmas Bureau is a collaborative effort among several area organizations to provide food, toys, and coats to those in crisis during the Christmas season. This united effort allows participating agencies to coordinate services, prevent duplication of services and to reach more families. ECCCM partners with Catawba County United Way as longtime co-chairs along with Salvation Army for the event. ECCCM plays a vital role by writing grants to receive funding to purchase food vouchers for all those who are eligible for assistance from the Christmas Bureau. In addition, ECCCM provides shopping carts for the two day extravaganza. In 2013, over 1200 households were served and over 3000 children were provided food, clothes, and toys for their Christmas. Volunteers assist local recipients during Christmas Bureau 2013 During this two-day distribution, the community shares its good will to those who are struggling. This is a moment when we exercise our Christian values and share with others. -- Rev. Robert Silber, Executive Director ECCCM

12 Non-Profit Organization US Postage PAID Newton, NC Permit #186 P.O. Box East N Street Newton, NC CENTER CONTACT INFORMATION: Physical Address: 245 East N Street, Newton Mailing Address: P.O. Box 31, Newton, NC Phone: Fax: executivedirector@ecccm.org Crisis Hours: Monday Thursday 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Thrift Store Hours: Monday Friday 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF: Officers: Cliff Martin, President; Robert (BJ) Mullinax, President Elect; Roger Decato, Secretary; Jim Perry, Treasurer; Scott Gilfillan, Past President. Filling out the Board: Sherelle Abernathy, Sylvia Bajorek, David Carpenter, Joy Cline, Russell Early, JoAnn Harper, Jimmy Newsome, Joyce Spencer, Ann Stedman, Jody Street, Antoine Sutton, Rev. Brian Weaver, Leo Yenderusiak. Staff: Guynell Sears, Kristal Manning, Becky Barlow, Glenda Burgess, Sherry Horton, JoAnn Sherrill, Rita Purvis, Kelli Kaylor, Shirley Robinson, Dee Dee Hovis, Nick Fox, Michelle Uzzell, and Rev. Robert Silber We make every effort to record and list all gifts accurately. Please let us know if you find an error. Thank you. Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at The license is not an endorsement by the State. ECCCM s 990 may be viewed on our website.