The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia

Hey, all cool cats and groovy chicks! Since we smashed our initial goal for our 55K in 55 Days campaign in just 22 days, we're reaching for the stars with a new goal of $155,000 by our founding date, August 11. Can we do it? To help us hit this ambitious target, some fantastic donors have stepped up to match additional contributions. So far, we've got $11,300 in matching funds ready to double your impact! Your donation supports our ongoing programs, from the Bridge Shelter to the Food Pantry and our Center for Neighbors in Need. It ensures the success of critical projects on the horizon, like the Tiny Homes initiative and our new Family Emergency Shelter, which will house up to five families! Please look at the latest statistics posted here about the growing community need. Check out our Give Lively Page to see the updated total of online and offline giving. It's outta sight to watch the amount tick up to our total of $68,190 so far! Donate and share the love! https://lnkd.in/emuebYhs Make sure you have your calendars marked, and get ready to groove! We're hosting a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for our Family Emergency Shelter in partnership with the DeLand and Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce. Join us on August 27, 2024, at 5 p.m. to celebrate this monumental achievement and witness the magic of your generosity. For a funky twist, we're awarding prizes to the best-dressed hippies! Dust off your bell bottoms and tie-dye, and don't miss this chance to relive the spirit of '69. Be there or be square! #ComeTogether #55YearsOfImpact #FamilyShelter #GroovyCelebration #DeLandEvents #CommunityLove We have twenty-three days to raise $86,810! What a far-out celebration that will be. Peace Out!

Our signature fundraiser is approaching quickly. Don't miss this opportunity to promote your business and align with the area's legacy charity, which is working to feed the hungry, house the homeless, and prevent homelessness in our community.

??? **Christmas Magic Made Possible!** ??? This year, with the incredible generosity of our community, we made Christmas magical for **704 children**! ???? Your toy donations brought smiles, joy, and hope to so many families. Thank you for being part of something so special and for spreading the holiday spirit. Together, we made a difference! ?? #CommunityLove #HolidayJoy #MakingMagic #ThankYou

This holiday season, your generosity can create a significant impact! With a newly pledged $25,000 matching gift, every donation made before December 31 will be doubled. Your contributions are vital for providing housing, food, and essential resources to individuals and families facing hardship. Here’s how your donation can help: $10 provides a meal for a family, $200 feeds 90 individuals, and $1,000 covers a month of rent. Join us in making a difference and help us reach our year-end goal. Together, we can support our community in need. #HolidayGiving #MatchingGift #CommunitySupport #Philanthropy #Nonprofit https://conta.cc/4gvzk5o

?? Holiday Office Closures Announcement In recognition of the holiday, our Prevention Office, Admin Offices, and Thrift Store will be closed Monday, December 23 – Wednesday, December 25. The Bridge Shelter will remain open throughout the holiday to continue serving those in need. We wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday season! ?? #HolidayClosures #CommunitySupport #TheBridgeShelter

?? Celebrating the team that brings our mission to life! ?? This week, we’ve been recognizing our outstanding employees and volunteers, without whom we could not achieve our mission to feed the hungry, house the homeless, and prevent homelessness. At our All Staff Meeting yesterday, we recognized three outstanding recipients of our 2024 employee awards: ?? *Shawn Bell*, Thrift Store Customer Service Assistant, received the *Above and Beyond Award* ?? *Madelyn Rivest*, Director of Community Engagement, received the *Collaborator of the Year Award* ?? *Kimberly Noel*, Bridge Shelter Director of Operations, received the *Shirley Tousley Employee of the Year Award* Finally, we spent the Friday before the holiday wearing festive attire, sipping ? cocoa, and exchanging ?? presents at our 2024 Secret Snowflake exchange. Our employees and volunteers are the ?? heart of our organization, and we loved getting to shower them with appreciation as we close out 2024! ?

?? This Holiday Season, You Can Transform Lives and Double Your IMPACT! ?? Your contributions can bring joy and hope to individuals and families in need! ?? Thanks to a generous donor who is matching holiday gifts up to $30K, your impact is DOUBLED! ?? Check out our newsletter and explore other options for giving, from holiday drives to adopting a household for Christmas. Let’s make this season brighter for everyone in our community. Join us today! ?? #HolidaySpirit #CommunitySupport #NonProfit #GiveBack #MakeADifference #TheNeighborhoodCenter #DoubleYourImpact #HomefortheHolidays https://conta.cc/40XeRS2

Join us for the 6th Annual Empty Bowls event on November 14th, where your support can change lives! The rising challenges of hunger and homelessness in our community require immediate action. Every ticket and sponsorship contributes to feeding the hungry and sheltering those in need. Together, let’s make a lasting impact and bring hope to our neighbors. #EmptyBowls #CommunitySupport #HungerRelief #ShelterForAll #MakeADifference https://conta.cc/40tA99z

"As our community begins to recover, we are reminded of the strength we share when we come together to support one another—especially those most vulnerable," a message from our CEO, Savannah-Jane Griffin.

Today we wish a very happy birthday to Derek S. Mears, MBA, CIMA?, CFP?, CKA?, the President of the Neighborhood Center of West Volusia Board of Directors! Derek is the picture of a servant leader and blesses us daily with his wisdom, jokes, chocolate, and heart. His care for the West Volusia community shines through his actions daily, and we are so grateful to have him on our team in the fight against hunger, homelessness, and poverty. From all of us at the Neighborhood Center, we wish you a happy birthday, Derek!