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MUSC Gives BigCrisis Ministries recently received over $7,300 from the MUSC College of Medicine Charity Ball. We were very fortunate to be one of six charities selected to receive proceeds from the Charity Ball’s silent auction. MUSC is a valuable resource not only to homeless individuals living at Crisis Ministries, but the entire community. This funding will be used to help support operations in Crisis Ministries’ onsite Homeless Health Clinic and will make a difference in the lives of homeless individuals without access to primary healthcare. Thank you to the MUSC College of Medicine and the Medical Student Alumni Council for making the Charity Ball such a success! CSU Foot Clinic
It was a great day of foot care for our men and women at Crisis Ministries! On March 20th from 1:00-4:00pm, nursing students from Charleston Southern University provided foot care at both the men’s shelter and family center. “The men and women were wonderful to us and very appreciative," said Jennifer Shearer, Associate Professor at CSU School of Nursing. Under her supervision, the nursing students assessed the guests’ feet for signs of lower extremity arterial, venous disease, palpated or assessed pulses, and examined for fissures, ulcers, mycoses and taught proper skin care of the feet to those with diabetes. “We examined their shoes and explained how to ensure the proper fit,” said Jennifer who also provided nail care debridement (trimmed their toenails). The women and some children were also treated to pedicures and nail polish. Jennifer went back and forth to both shelters and made sure everyone who signed up was seen by the nursing students. The students gave out new socks, nail clippers and file paddles for calluses. All nine students who helped are seniors and will graduate with a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) and will be taking the RN licensure examination after graduation. “My students got experience teaching to an audience with limited resources but who are making the most of what they have," said Jennifer. She wanted to thank our own Nurse Practioner, Kathy Cosgrove for her help in coordinating this opportunity that benefited our guests and the nursing students. “I look forward to another opportunity,” said Jennifer.
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food.shelter.hopeThursday, April 24, 2008 Charleston Maritime Center 10 Wharfside Street 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. $75/person Our annual fundraiser, food.shelter.hope helps raise necessary funds to support our mission of providing food, shelter and hope to end homelessness and hunger one person at a time, one family at a time. Come enjoy the beautiful view of the Charleston harbor, live music by Triple Lindy, an entertaining live auction by Doug Warner and Channel 4's Tom Crawford and exquisite catering by j.b.c., Cru Café & Catering, and Granville’s Café & Catering. Just some of our fantastic auction items are:
For a full listing click here. Purchase your tickets now, click here! Family Center transformed into a 5 Star Restaurant
Each table had a centerpiece of flowers, with a balloon anchored by a star hovering above. On March 29th a group of 20 women from Isabelle’s House and Powerful Women transformed the Family Center’s dining room into a 5 star restaurant called “Isabelle’s Bistro.” With a former chef from the Ritz Carlton, a menu consisting of things such as lime peppered chicken with sun dried tomatoes and an organic salad topped off with candied walnuts, fresh cut green beans drizzled with lemon butter and more, the women were treated to the tastes of an upscale restaurant in an environment to match. The Powerful Women also decorated the room to resemble a cozy restaurant. New lighting, low playing jazz in the background and fresh flowers on every table, the room was completely tranformed. Balloons anchored by stars with empowerment words hovered just above the flowers and every woman and child was given a bag full of goodies at the end of the evening. Items in the bags were donated by places such as The Sanctuary Spa at Kiawah Island, Urban Nirvana, and Mary Kay representatives. Executive Director, Dakota Walker founded Isabelle’s House in the memory of her late Grandma. “My mission with Isabelle’s House is to provide soulful experiences for women in need,” says Dakota, who also founded the group Powerful Women where most of the volunteers are a part. “There are many wonderful organizations that are able to provide housing, clothing, job skills, and things of that nature, I want to be the organization that provides for the spirit of the woman.” Such an occurrence happened Saturday night at Isabelle’s Bistro for certain. Not only were the women and children staying at the shelter moved by the experience, so were the volunteers themselves. There is no doubt that Powerful Women and Isabelle’s House will be back to the Family Center. When asked what has motivated and inspired her to build Isabelle’s House Dakota simply smiles and as if she has a little secret she’ll never tell, she leaves it by saying “Grandma would be proud.”
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Dogs for a Cause
The Charleston RiverDogs have partnered with Crisis Ministries for their 2008 season through their Dogs with a Cause program. The RiverDogs’ Dogs with a Cause program allows local charities the opportunity to raise awareness and funds at home, Monday night games. We are looking for community support to help raise $10,000 for our “2008 Giving Season.” Starting in June and ending in August, three nights have been sponsored by a different volunteer organization. June 30th – Seacoast Church July 7th – Glasspro August 25th – Hands On Charleston Each night will provide an opportunity to support Crisis Ministries and enjoy the fun of baseball. To purchase tickets contact Brad Cashman at 723.9477 ext. 124. To help us meet our goal, click here and "take a swing for Crisis Ministries." Rotary Club of Daniel Island Charity Duck Race
On June 7th the Daniel Island Rotary Club is throwing a charity duck race. Crisis Ministries is one of the recipients of the money raised at the event. The charity event will involve 15,000 rubber ducks being dropped into the Wando River and floating to the finish line. The first 25 ducks to cross the finish line will win a monetary gift. The first three have a chance to win a million dollars! Ducks are being adopted at the suggested price of $10 per duck. To find out more about the event or to adopt a duck visit: www.charlestonduckrace.com. The event is from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Waterfront Park and Community Pier on Daniel Island. There will be food, music and lots of fun! Adopt your duck now and support Crisis Ministries!
Contact usMailing address: Crisis Ministries Physical address: 573 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29403 Click here to learn more about our programs and services. If you have feedback about this publication, please click here to email us.
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