tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80454649385963379942011-11-27T15:34:46.851-08:00Transforming Hearts, Families and Communities...one person at a time!partnersforfamiliesnoreply@blogger.comBlogger461100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8045464938596337994.post-25227357963734453272009-12-24T03:39:00.000-08:002009-12-24T03:42:24.110-08:00

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A special thanks to Officer Chris Schwartz, Plymouth Meeting Police Department, the Barron Hill Fire Department, and the Storehouse Church for their volunteer efforts to help us set-up equipment and provide much needed Christmas gifts in preparation for our annual Christmas Toys-for-Tots program at Partners for Families. With a severe snow storm just around the corner, many of our orignal 50+

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On Thanksgiving Day, Partners for Families hosted a dinner for the community at the Montgomery County Human Service Center’s new cafeteria “LA Café.” Volunteers from churches and the community served a hot-cooked meal prepared by Montgomery County Vocational Tech High School Students with donated product provided by AFLAC, East Norriton Middle School, Penn Christian Academy, Wawa,

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We are excited about a new partnership with Ursinus College and the Bonner Program. Last Fall, the Dean of Students approached PFF to initiate an ongoing parternship with faculty and students. As a result, two Ursinus students Gerald Glover and Madeline McEvily in the Bonner Program chose PFF as their service site providing special projects coordination and administrative support. Recently, PFF

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Partners for Families recently received a $2500 Technology Award Grant from Esperanza Capacity Building Project for the purchase of two new laptops and desktop PC. Fairview Village Church volunteer Bob Jacoby, Computer Specialist help set up the network and download much needed software to help become more effective in donor & volunteer management in addition to replacing older and slower

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Partners for Families is part of the Montgomery County Latino Collaborative. A coalition of Latino organizations including University of Pennsylvania, Family Services, CCATE, ACLAMO, Mexico Consulate of Philadelphia, Good Schools of Pennsylvania, Kupersmith, P.C. Attorney-at-Law, Norristown Area School District, Norristown Latino Clergy and other organizations dedicated to serve the growing

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Partners for Families hosted a Citizenship Training Workshop provided by the Pennsylvania Immigration & Citizenship Coalition . The workshop help participants learn the process to becoming a United States Citizen. Instructors included attorneys specialing in U.S. Immigration Law.

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Partners for Families is part of the Esperanza Capacity Building Project designed to help faith-based non-profit organizations strengthen their organizational capacity to effectively service the Latino communities. PFF recently was evaluated through an Organizational Assessment Tool to identify areas of development. Development goals include board development, organizational structures and

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Freshment students from Cabrini College as part of their "Community Service Learning" project volunteered at Partners for Families to help paint and remulch our from sidewalk entrance area. We have a wonderful ongoing partnership with Cabrini College and appreciate all they do to support the community of Norristown and our efforts!

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A "Free Market" organized by the Storehouse Church, Plymouth Meeting and provided gently-used items i.e, housewares, furniture, children's toys, clothes, etc. for "free" to the families in need in the Partners for Families gymnasium. All the items were donated by members and volunteers from the Storehouse church. Thousands of items were provided to the community. It was a real blessing for

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Camp Victory Summer Camp hosted by Partners for Families was a wonderful partnership and collaboration with the community and partnering churches. Our recent church partners from Antioch Church of Philadelphia, a Korean congregation, were such a blessings to the campers this summer. Lori Henry, camp owner and director of Camp Victory in collaboration with PFF and volunteers from Antioch, and

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Partners for Families hosted an awesome opportunity to truly "partner for families." What made it special was the collaboration of Calvary Chapel Delaware County Women's Ministry, Faith Church of Worcester Youth Group, Wal-Mart Product donations all working in sync to provide a wonderful luncheon for Young Lives Teenage Mothers ministry. Moms were provided a wonderful meal, a time of special

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A special thanks to Faith Church of Worcester for a wonderful collaboration serving as child care volunteers, painters, organizers and a special blessings to help teenage mothers in partnership with YoungLives Teen Mom ministry!

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Seth Franco, former Harlem Globetrotter came to Partners for Families to share his personal lifechanging testimony to teens and adults from the community and those participating in our basketball sports ministry! A special thanks to Fellowship of Christian Athletes for sponsoring this event.

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partnersforfamiliesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8045464938596337994.post-78599633865158322572009-01-19T16:24:00.000-08:002009-01-19T16:31:49.279-08:00

Some photos of our Disaster Preparedness Training. Thanks American Red Cross (VOAD) staff!

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Would you be ready if a large-scale natural or man-made disaster occurred in the community? It seems that every time we read in the newspaper of unexpected tragedies leaving families homeless and without basic needs like food and shelter. Would you be ready? You can, by attending this weekend's SEPA VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) Training this Saturday, January 17th 9am-12noon

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On Thursday, December 18th it was a time of family, fun, music, food and gifts donated by Toys for Tots! Children and their families enjoyed a festive night providing even the parents/guardians a chance to sit back and enjoy watching their children smile, laugh and sing as they participated in the evening festivities. Activities included decorating Christmas cookies donated by Mrs. Fields

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On Saturday, December 6th, friends, school teachers, and family members took the afternoon to help support Tanya Wally mother of Maddlyn Morgan for a much need handicap transportation vehicle. Ten-percent of all food sales on this day will be donated to help support this effort. It's been two-years since at the time 13 year old Maddy was in a hit-and-run accident leaving her permanently

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As a follow-up to the Thanksgiving Dinner, the Home Depot donated Christmas lights, fresh greens and ornaments bags to those who attended the event. Special thanks to Deb Willard, Human Resources Manager, Larry Mulligan, King of Prussia, Store Manager and Frank Collins, Store Manager, Plymouth Meeting for their support and partnership.

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Click Here to View the Thanksgiving Video on the Day of the Event! Click here to see our Thanksgiving Video of the Event! On Thanksgiving Day at Partners for Families it was an afternoon with plenty of food such as turkey, ham, mash potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, green beans and desserts. We had a incredible show of volunteers from local churches and the community. Our dinner guest

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On Wednesday, November 19th at ACLAMO and Monday, November 24th at Fountain of Living Waters, Partners for Families coordinated a free "Flu-shot" program sponsored by the Montgomery County Health Department. A special thanks to Mae Lynn Forzato R.N. from the Health Department who took special interest to provide a vaccinations to the often underserved Hispanic community in Norristown. Both

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On October 27th-29th Family Services & PFF partnered together to distribute new coats to families in need! "Operation Warm Coat" a national program donated over 700 coats to the community. This was another opportunity to partner with community agencies to help those in need. We're excited about this new partnership with Family Service and look forward to collaborating additional programs

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On Monday October, 26th was the first night to begin our Youth Basketball Ministry after taking a summer break. Ministry leaders George (Faith Church), Rick Sterley (Valley Worship Center) and Bill Borgard (Fairview Village Church) began the evening introducing new Executive Director Brian Akamine and Family. They were excited to see the new renovation and building improvements too! The

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Partners for Families recently attended an intensive, two-day capacity training program led by experienced Latino leaders and experts. Topics included Non-profit Financial Management, Grant Writing Basics, Keys to Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Program Outcome Design, Organizational Assessment Tools, Legal Aspects of Non-Profit Organizations and much more. Esperanza Capacity Institute is

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Look at the transformation of our building! The Greater Norristown Area Ministerium had an opportunity to be the first group to enjoy the new makeover of our facility. Including guest speaker District Attorney Risa Ferman, Mayor of Pottstown and others! Thanks again Home Depot, Independence Blue Cross, Fairview Village, and community service workers!

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On September 10th over 50+ Independence Blue Cross Employees painted, cleaned and carpeted Partners for Families building. A special thanks to site coordinators Peter Walsh and Donna Dicarlo for their leadership and support!

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A special thanks to The Home Depot of King of Prussia, Plymouth Meeting & Frazer stores! After two months of committed community service from The Home Depot's mastercraftsmen and managers...we finally finished the project! Check out the results!

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Another surge of help from the Fairview Village L.A.B. group! They made a major dent in the ongoing work needed to get our facilities up and running. Thank you so much for your service!

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On Wednesday, August 13th there was tragic fire that burned the O'neill Properties, Milleniumn Apartments. Partners for Families contacted the American Red Cross to see how we could be of assistance. The ARC stated that at this point, four sections of the apartment complex was burned. The residents of sections 1 & 4 will eventually be able to move back inside while sections 2 & 3 will be

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We are excited about another bridge-building partnership between the corporate and community service groups through the United Way's 17th Annual "Days of Caring." Last week Partners for Families was selected as a community service project site scheduled for Wednesday, September 10th between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are honored that employees from Independence Blue Cross, Valley Forge Office have

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(Top left to right) Bill Bourne, Master Electrical Specialist, Rev. Sandra Coston, PFF Board Member, Brad Andrews, Frazer Store Mgr., Rev. Byron Craig, President PFF Board, Larry Mulligan, King of Prussia Store Mgr., Rev. Brian Akamine, Executive Director PFF, (bottom left) Marc Oppenheim, KOP Asst. Mgr. , Frank Collins, Plymouth Mtg. Store Mgr. A special thanks to Chick-fil'a in Audubon

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Rennovations are underway! The Home Depot mastercraftsmen along with Store Manager, Larry Mulligan are beginning the first phase to install our new kitchen and meeting room improvements! Lunches for the crew will be donated by Chick-fil'a store in Audubon, PA. Our projected completion date is late August. We'll keep you posted on our progress. Stay tuned for more details!

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It's official...Partners for Families was awarded a grant from The Home Depot located in King of Prussia, PA. Larry Mulligan, Store Manager and Debbie Willard, District Human Resources Manager presents a $5000 gift card for materials and merchandise used for much needed facility improvements at Partners for Families in Norristown, PA.In addition to the grant, Home Depot employees will volunteer

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Christian Release Time (CRT)Do you want to make a significant impact in a Norristown student's life? Invest an hour of your time with your choice of 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grade students. We are currently seeking volunteers for the following positions: group teachers, assistants, lunch & snacks coordinator and van drivers. How Can I Help?Volunteer teachers are always needed to be a positive

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We're so excited about all the recent support and volunteer contributions that have come along side us to help clean & beautify the Partners for Families building. On March 2008, John Jayne and friends began with our main office. Talk about fine craftsmanship, we have been so honored to have John Jayne spend endless hours making improvements to this room with showroom level quality. Our prayer

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Evangelist Joey Perez gives an invitation to all who want to receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. This was a defining moment for all those who made a decision that it was time to get their lives right with God. As you see here so many came forward with surrendered heart to the Lord!

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As the smell of grilled chicken and hot-dogs filled the air, people from all over Norristown curiously stopped by to check-out the large crowds gathered over the three-night event on June 26-28th. This event was sponsored by the Norristown Ministerium of churches, the District Attorney's Office, Home Depot, McDonalds, and many other organizations committed to the prevention of drugs & crime.

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Last month partners for families and State Representative Jay Moyer's Office organized a trip to Harrisburg, PA to visit the State Capitol for elementary student from Gotwals & Hancock Elementary schools in Norristown. This initiative was spearheaded by Rep. Moyer to provide underprivileged children the opportunity to visit their State Capitol and expose them to things they may otherwise never

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On May 17th, 2008 we had the honor to be recipients of a benefit concert that was organized on our behalf by Steve Arditi and Carmin Blinn. We were honored that Carmin Blinn along with our dear friend and featured guest artist David Bryant performed a "sold-out" concert to support our faith step as we launch out on this new ministry endeavor! This venue provided us an opportunity to debut our new

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Montgomery County Youth Aid Panel In response to an invitation from the Montgomery County District Attorney to invite members from the Greater Norristown Area Ministerium to be part of the Youth Aid Panel, a community-based restorative justice program, Brian & Tracey Akamine responded to the request and celebrated the completion of a 5-week Youth Aid Panel training program. They are now serving

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