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We are the Center for Lay Ministries, Inc. - Community Services (Ph: 812-282-0063)
We are the Center for Lay Ministries, Inc. - Community Services (Ph: 812-282-0063)
ANNUAL REPORT: The Center for Lay Ministries 2015 ANNUAL REPORT is available for review. Please click HERE if you wish to request a copy.
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MESSAGE FROM THE CENTER FOR LAY MINISTRIES (CLM) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
KARA'S UPDATE:
Dear Friends of the Center for Lay Ministries,
The Center for Lay
Ministries (CLM) is the umbrella organization for two important missions: the
Food Pantry and the Bliss House. The CLM Food Pantry is open six days a
week to meet the needs of Clark County residents who struggle with food
insecurity. We provide food to 800 clients and their families each month. Our
Bliss House residential recovery program for women battling alcohol/drug addiction
has had seven graduations so far this year. We know that we are making a
life-changing difference to these graduates and their families. Your support helps us to continue this important
work.
Thank you to everyone who supports us in our mission. We appreciate your donations, not only of food and money, but also all the time our volunteers donate to help our clients. We always need more volunteers, so let us know if you are interested in volunteering with us.
Kara Brown, Executive Director
Center for Lay Ministries
Please check out (below) our video relating to the CLM Bonnie's Food Pantry.
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A DAY OF GIVING
VERY IMPORTANT: CLM IS HARNESSING THE POWER OF OUR COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT OUR FOOD PANTRY AND RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR WOMEN THROUGH A DAY OF LOCAL GIVING - -
PLEASE mark your calendars for SEPTEMBER 12. It will be a day for everyone to support our online campaign through your donation at: https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organizations/center-for-lay-ministries?fbclid=IwAR0dnOb7agP7og2_x4CaoSOGgLJNAWyPbqVXR1g3qCVGWDKZtvHaJ-oGeZA #GiveForGoodLou
If you are one of our supporters and would be willing to help us spread the word...we are in need of fundraising champions to help drive people to our Give For Good Louisville profile on September 12. Contact us for more information on how to become a fundraising champion or just go to:
https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organizations/center-for-lay-ministries and click on orange Fundraiser button at the top to get started!
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CLM wishes to thank the Clark County Community for voting us as the Best in Clark County in these areas (in the News and Tribune): Best Charity Venue, Best Non-profit, and Best Social Services organization! We are honored and thankful for your confidence in the work we are doing for our community. THANK YOU!
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The Center for Lay Ministries (CLM) OFFERING COOKING WORKSHOPS~
Interested in learning new recipes? CLM is offering two separate group workshop sessions.
In partnership with Purdue Extension, CLM is offering FREE cooking/nutrition classes for the community, providing simple solutions to help families to eat smart and move more. The Nutrition Education Program participants will learn how to prepare healthier recipes for participants and their families. These one-hour workshops will be held once a week for four weeks, beginning Wednesday, September 18, 2019 beginning at 11 am at the CLM Food Pantry, 213 East Maple Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. Please register by calling CLM at 812-282-0063.
CLM has also teamed up with Clark County 4-H Junior Leaders to offer Cooking Classes at CLM. Kids and adults are invited to attend! Classes are FREE and will last one hour. Classes will be held on the following dates and times: September 10 (2-3pm) and (3-4pm), September 17 (4-5pm) and (5-6pm), and September 24 (2-3pm) and (3-4pm). All participants will receive a free cookbook and be able to eat the recipe prepared that day. Please register by calling CLM at 812-282-0063.
The purpose of the Center for Lay Ministries is to provide services to vulnerable populations in the local community with compassion, dignity and respect. The CLM Food Pantry is open six days a week to meet the needs of Clark County residents who struggle with food insecurity. We provide food to 800 clients and their families each month.

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The
Center for Lay Ministries/Bonnie’s Food Pantry and Meijer Partner to Provide
Hunger Relief in Southern Indiana Through Retailer’s Simply Give Food Pantry Donation Program
This donation program has ended, but CLM wishes to thank each person who donated to the Meijer Simply Give program. It helps us keep food on the shelves for those in need.

Hunger to Hope Gala - a Luau
The Gala was held August 22 at the The Refinery South, and a good time was had by all. Bonnie Ryan was honored at the Volunteer of the Year, while Melissa Wolf was the Bliss House Alumni Speaker. Entertainment was provided by Jeremy Sharfe, who we sincerely appreciate. He not only was our DJ, he was also the Master of Ceremony and then entertained playing the guitar and singing. Thank you to our primary sponsor, Clark Memorial Health, and to our table sponsors: Park Memorial Church, First Savings Bank, Lee and Linda Overpeck, The New Washington State Bank, The Louisville Bats, and the American Commercial Barge Line, Rev. Jim Moon, Jeremy Sharfe, to all who worked hard planning the Gala...and to everyone who attended this event.

B0nnie Ryan, accepting the Center for Lay Ministries Volunteer of the Year award from CLM's Executive Director, Kara Brown.

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