December 2008
 

In this issue:
• A Different Kind of Christmas Gift

• Tree of Lights Campaign

• Tallmadge High School Adopt-a-Family

• Volunteer Opportunities

• Haven of Rest Nights with Cleveland Cavaliers

• Donations

• Recycle Your Cell Phones

• Mission Needs

• Prayer Request

We at Haven of Rest pause to honor the greatest love story ever told. Christmas reminds us of God’s overwhelming sacrifice for each of us, rich and poor alike. Yet for the poor, needy, and homeless, December 25th often comes and goes just like any other day. Please consider making a generous donation today.

Here’s an idea: make a donation to Haven of Rest in honor of a loved one! We will mail a certificate to your friend or family member’s home, or to your home so you can deliver this Christmas present yourself. For more information, contact Haven of Rest at 330-535-1563 or visit us online at www.havenofrest.org.

With your generous donation Haven of Rest can help provide physical and spiritual comfort to poor and needy people.

Tree of Lights Campaign

94.9 WQMX has once again blessed Haven of Rest as recipients of their “Tree of Lights” campaign! We are tremendously grateful to the caring staff of WQMX for their tireless efforts to help homeless, hungry and hurting men, women, and children. Under the present circumstances of an unsure economic period, WQMX raised $40,000 for Haven of Rest Ministries.

We extend our sincere thanks to WQMX and their listeners! You truly make a difference!

On Monday, October 13, 2008, there was a gathering of student leaders, and various business and political leaders from the Tallmadge community. The purpose of the gathering was to kick off the fourth annual Adopt-a-Family effort of Tallmadge High School students. The funds raised primarily benefit families adopted through Haven of Rest Ministries for Christmas.

The united support of businesses and the entire community is needed to achieve the ambitious goals the students have set for themselves this year. In fact, the goal is to raise $10,000 for ‘Families Helping Families’.

Pictured are: Bottom Row (l-r): Student leaders Claire Weiss, Erynn Truex and Stephen Roth along with Robert Williams of Robert Williams Studio
Top Row (l-r): Jerry Feeman, Vice President Tallmadge Chamber of Commerce and city council member; Rick Call of Herff Jones Co.; Mayor Christopher Grimm; Mike Solosky; Jeff Ferguson, Superintendent of Tallmadge Schools; Barb Hornyak of Tallmadge Chamber of Commerce; and Frank Chaff IV, teacher and student council advisor

Haven of Rest Ministries and Harvest Home, our women and children’s shelter, are so pleased with this wonderful effort. Many families will have a more joyful Christmas as a result of the efforts of the students and the entire Tallmadge community. We are truly grateful!

Volunteers bring essential services to Haven of Rest Ministries. Each year, thousands of people offer their time, talent, financial support, and goodness of heart to the mission projects to help make a difference in the lives of the needy. Opportunities are ongoing, year-round.

Haven of Rest teamed up with the Cleveland Cavaliers for five Haven of Rest Nights. For each discounted game ticket of $33 for the upper sides and $23 upper corner purchased, a portion will be donated to the mission. This is an exciting season for the Cavaliers. Due to extremely high demand, orders must be received four weeks prior to game date.

Thurs., Mar. 19 – vs. Portland Trailblazers, 8:00 p.m.

Fri., Mar. 27 – vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 7:30 p.m.

Wed., Apr. 8 – vs. Washington Wizards 7:00 p.m.

*** Price Includes ***
- Discounted upper level Cleveland Cavaliers game ticket
- Donation to Haven of Rest with each ticket purchased!!!
- Opportunity to purchase food/beverage vouchers for $2.50 each

To order, contact: Cleveland Cavaliers, Attn: Brandy Hatherill
1 Center Court, Cleveland, Ohio 44115 or fax to (216) 420-2329
(216) 420-2161 or e-mail bhatherill@cavs.com

We are thankful for the many blessings of donations given to Haven of Rest. Allstate Insurance, Hudson Regional office, recently donated 50 pounds of new underwear and $138.00 from a bake sale they had to benefit the mission.

The kitchen has recently received 2 pallets of canned goods, 600 lbs. of chicken legs and thighs, and 100 lbs. of strip steaks. Coca Cola has been faithful in donating Coke products in the last two months.

Haven of Rest will properly recycle all types of donated cell phones, both working and nonworking, and their ancillary equipment, such as chargers and earphones. The proceeds will be used to help Haven of Rest feed, cloth, and shelter homeless and needy men, women, and children.

Drop off cell phones at the donation drive-thru at 207 East Market Street, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped the homeless and our planet!

For further information, call Mike Solosky at 330-535-1563 or e-mail at msolosky@havenofrest.org.

Looking for a holiday project for your family, church group, club or business? Help Haven of Rest fill Christmas gift bags for needy and homeless people.

Every year, Haven of Rest distributes gift bags to needy and homeless men, women, and children who come to the mission on Christmas Day. This is always a joyous occasion and we invite you to be a part of it by helping to fill the gift bags. Below is a list of items needed. Please bring them to Haven of Rest’s donation drive-thru. The drive-thru is located at the rear of the Client Services Center, 207 E. Market St. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Adults:
Bar soap*
Shampoo*
Conditioner*
Spray Deodorant*
Chapstick
Disposable Razors
Shaving Cream
Toothpaste*
Toothbrushes
Hair Brush Sets
Nail Clippers
Hand Lotion*
Kleenex*
Socks (men & women’s)
Gloves (men & women’s)

Children:
Play Bubbles
Toothpaste*
Toothbrushes
Hair Brushes & Combs
Individually Wrapped Candy

*Large or Medium Sizes

If you have a prayer request, you can send it to prayer@havenofrest.org. We will include your request on our prayer list for the 1:00 p.m. prayer time each day. All requests are confidential. You may include a first name or initial if you wish. Once we receive your request, you will receive a reply letting you know we are praying for you.

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