Is It Too Early For Christmas Shopping?

If you're like most people these days - you probably responded with an emphatic "yes!" After all, we haven't even reached Thanksgiving yet and just barely finished with Halloween.

But I'm not talking about shopping for family, I'm talking about shopping for those who don't have a family. I'm thinking of those who probably don't have anyone shopping for them at all.

Our annual Christmas catalog is a great project for a small church group or office team to do just that. You can download and print this PDF and put together a drive with your small group to do some Christmas shopping for those less fortunate even if it seems quite early. While we are certainly in the middle of heavy preparations for Thanksgiving, we're already looking ahead to Christmas.

The Holidays are a critical fund raising period for us. In these next two months alone, we need to raise nearly 40% of our annual budget.

Dove's Nest Continuing Care Division

In 2001, we had to discontinue Dove's Nest aftercare program due to lack of funding. Now thanks to generous donors across the Charlotte region and the partnership of St. John's Baptist Church, we are set to re-open! This will give women the opportunity to continue developing life skills after they complete the Dove's Nest program. It can be most readily pictured as a "stepping-stone" back into society.

How can you help out? Dove's Nest Continuing Care Division is now registered at Target baby registry. Consider purchasing an item or two to help us get this project off the ground. Or if you'd like to volunteer or just want to learn more about Dove's Nest, call Andria at 704-334-4635 x214.

Bank of America 500 Tickets For Sale

All proceeds will go directly to Charlotte Rescue Mission. Bank of America has generously donated two tickets to the upcoming Bank of America 500 to be held at Lowes Motor Speedway on 10/13/2007. Click here to place your bid now!

Tell Hanes to Give Us $10,000

Hanes, in partnership with Network for Good and www.SixDegrees.org, is offering a matching grant of up to $10,000 to the six charities who raise the most between now and September 16, 2007. All you have to do is make a donation by clicking donate on the badge below. It doesn't have to be a "big" donation to make a big impact in someone's life. A gift of only $10 has the potential to be $20 with your help!

You can also forward the link to your friends, neighbors, church members, co-workers, etc to spread the word. Donations through the badge are only counted one time per supporter, so additional donations to the Mission should be made as you normally would make them (via mail PO Box 33000 Charlotte, NC 28233-3000) or on our web site donation page Donate Now. You can read more about the badge concept at www.SixDegrees.org or at www.networkforgood.org.