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40 Years: Patchwork Central’s Ruby Anniversary
In 2017, Patchwork Central celebrates 40 years of serving our neighborhood through flexible and innovative programming! We’re excited to be planning some special events to celebrate, starting with our annual Soup, Salad, & Style event on Thursday, February 23 from … Continue reading
A Group Effort
Business in Patchwork’s Food Pantry has been booming. In the first 6 months of 2016, we’re serving an average of almost 200 people per month. That’s up 35 people every month compared to 2015! That means we distribute a large quantity of … Continue reading
Posted in Food Pantry, Uncategorized
Tagged food pantry, thanks, vegetables, volunteers
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Here in the New Year
We’re barely two weeks into 2016, and already we’ve had more than our share of busy days. After a short break for Christmas and New Year, we were open and our programming was in full swing on Monday, January 4. … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Smarts, Food Pantry, Health Ministry, Hospitality, Uncategorized
Tagged art, Arts & Smarts, busy days, food pantry, Health Ministry, hospitality, warm
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Thanksgiving Blessings
It’s Thanksgiving–the time to take stock of all that we’re thankful for. At Patchwork, it feels like a good time to reflect on all we’ve done in the past year of service to our neighbors and our community. We are thankful for everyone … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Smarts, Bike ReCycle, Food Pantry, Garden, Health Ministry, Hospitality, Worship
Tagged Arts & Smarts, bikes, Children, food pantry, gratitude, Health Ministry, hospitality, joy, thankful, Thanksgiving, volunteers
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Changing Seasons
The seasons are changing here at Patchwork. There’s a touch of fall in the air, and next Tuesday our Arts & Smarts children’s program will start up again for the school year. The building is very quiet in the afternoon, but … Continue reading
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Tagged Arts & Smarts, bikes, coffee, food pantry, guests, Health Ministry, hospitality
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Bursting at the Seams
Next week at Patchwork, the pace will pick up dramatically. We’ll be back to full days of programming with the first Art Garden Week filling the building each day with around 50 children, teens, and adult volunteers. The joy, activity, and … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Smarts, Bike ReCycle, Food Pantry, Hospitality, Uncategorized
Tagged Arts & Smarts, Children, food pantry, garden, hospitality, showers, Summer, thanks, volunteers
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Hospitality in the Snow
Patchwork was closed, for the most part, from Monday to Wednesday this week because of the winter storm. We didn’t want to risk injury or accidents for any of our staff or volunteers if they attempted to get out in the … Continue reading
Posted in Food Pantry, Hospitality
Tagged celebration, cold weather, food pantry, grattitude, hospitality, joy, winter
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Wrapping Up the Year
2014 is almost over and we’ve accomplished a lot! In the last year, Patchwork’s food pantry has given out almost 19.5 tons of food, providing food to 1885 individuals from 904 households. Each food order is meant to feed a … Continue reading
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Tagged accomplishments, Arts & Smarts, Back to School Sale, celebration, food pantry, garden, hospitality, thanks
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Giving Thanks for Our Bounty
We always have a lot to be thankful for at Patchwork, but lately we’ve had some special celebrations. The day before Thanksgiving, Darlene came in at the crack of dawn to bake breakfast casseroles for all of the morning’s visitors. … Continue reading
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Tagged Arts & Smarts, celebration, Christmas, food pantry, hospitality, joy, kitchen, meal, smiles, thanks, volunteers, warm
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