"The Lord taught, 'By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another' (John 13:35). The measure of our love for the Lord is the love we show to our fellowmen by serving and blessing them in their time of need." (Gordon B. Hinckley 2/18/90)

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Bring food items to RS mtg in December

DIXIE CARE AND SHARE
WAYS TO CARE & SHARE ... We are HAVING A FOOD DRIVE for Dixie Care and Share.
Non-perishable food in cans and boxes are always needed in the food bank.  Bring whatever you can to our RS meeting in December. They can especially use canned protein, meats and soups.
Other things YOU can do:
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME Help out at one of the food banks and pantries, form a team and cook a meal (we provide the food) and serve at the Kitchen or the Shelter one day a month, or mentor one of the clients. Everyone has a special talent that they can share. Just give us a call and we will arrange something for you.
DONATE NEEDED ITEMS Warm Coats and Blankets are always needed this time of year.  Baby items: diapers (sizes 4,5,6) formula, baby blankets, baby wipes, pajamas, diaper bags, etc. Hygiene Kits (contact Shelter for specifics)
CONTACT: Dixie Care & Share 131 N. 300 W. St George, UT 84770 (435) 628-3661
http://www.dixiecareandshare.org/care-share/

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Tutors needed at The Children of Hope Academy

The Children of Hope Academy has an urgent need for volunteers to give 1-2 hours or more a week tutoring mentally challenged students, helping them meet their educational objectives to achieve their full potential.  There are 18 students attending the academy and 10 volunteers are needed each week to provide one on one tutoring for each student.  Girls come in the morning 10-11:30 am and boys in the afternoon from 1-5 pm.
If you can help contact Diana Wade 435-272-4575.
They are located at 1008 East 200 South (near Dixie and the Institute)
http://childrenofhopeacademy.com