NEWS ALERTS

FBW Responds to Disaster through Project Kinloch

We need volunteers to rehab & clean 31 apartment units in the City of Kinloch. Displaced families of Hurricane Katrina will be offered these units as permanent housing 6 months rent-free .We need ALL skill levels, beginner to professional. Lunch is provided. Directions to assembly site are provided upon registration. Each project day needs 15 volunteers. Register today to rebuild the lives of 31 families by contacting Beth at 531-4787 or e-mail.

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PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

On Saturday, September 10, over 50 youth volunteers, representing several faith groups, came to Webster Groves Christian Church to assemble 250 hygiene kits. The youth and adults who participated also had a moment to share with one another about their faith traditions.  The kits were donated to the American Red Cross for dissemination to survivors of Hurricane Katrina. This project was part of the Month of Unity, an annual series of events sponsored by Faith Beyond Walls in partnershp with Interfaith Partnership to promote interfaith dialogue and service. Thanks to all of our volunteers who participated!

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SLICE Summer Initiative Huge Success!

With over 100 youth from St. Louis and around the country participating, St. Louis Interfaith Community Explorations (SLICE), a pilot program launched by FBW this past summer, was a huge success.  The program was designed to bring together interfaith youth for weeklong service camps.   Monday of each week began with a Poverty Simulation during which participants role-played the lives of low-income families, including single parents, people with disabilities, and senior citizens on Social Security. The next four days included assignments throughout the St. Louis region volunteering on community improvement projects.

Projects mainly focused on neighborhood beautification as volunteers we worked side-by- side with residents to help mulch smaller trees around area parks, clean sidewalks, preserve neighborhood gardens and experience the joy of serving in local communities. Special thank to all the volunteers and neighborhood partners who made this a successful and meaningful summer of service.

FBW Continues Our Parntership with the St. Louis Area Foodbank

On July 16, FBW volunteers helped sort and package 7060 pounds of food that had been donated to the Foodbank. This will feed 2353 people for one day.

Volunteers Beautify Dorms for Local Boys

On August 6 and August 20, twenty-one volunteers painted and steamed cleaned the carpet of the boys dorms at ECHO Emergency Children’s Home provides emergency care, residential treatment and independent living opportunities for abused and neglected children and youth between the ages of 11 and 19.

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Upcoming FBW Projects

Volunteers Needed to Make a Difference!

Saturday, October 22, 2005 (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) volunteers needed for Make a Difference Day, the largest community service effort in the nation!   Faith Beyond Walls is excited to take part in this national effort by returning to the City of Kinloch to engage in several neighborhood projects. E-mail or call Beth to register and for directions to the site.

Sign Up for Fall Tree-Planting Project

On Sunday, October 23 (2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) 15 volunteers ages 12 and up are needed to plant trees at Hyde Park in North St. Louis City. This project is in partnership with the Jewish Community Relations Council’s Jewish Environmental Initiative and the Third Ward Council. Contact Beth for more details at 531-4787 or e-mail.

Mark Your Calendars for Volunteer Recognition Event

On Saturday, November 19, FBW will host our 3rd Annual Volunteer Recognition event.  More details to follow.

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