Moving to Grace House

It has been a lot of work for many groups and organizations and a long wait for our clients to be able to move in to the first transitional house in the Elk Grove area.  Now our homeless clients have a temporary home to use as they work their way out of homelessness and back into a more normal life.



Robert Cosgrove, Ed Kelly (PATH member) and Robert Cloud. 

EG Food Bank clients Robert Cosgrove and Robert Cloud stopped by to pick up groceries to stock their kitchen pantry in Grace House.  This first transitional home in Elk Grove will provide the formerly homeless Cosgrove and Cloud a stable environment in which to work on securing employment and returning to a more normal life.  Instrumental in Cosgrove’s and Cloud’s progress, PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) member, Ed Kelly, was present to provide transport for the men and their groceries. 

Brown Thumb Mama @ EGFBS

Popular local blogger, Pam Farley, from Brown Thumb Mama will have a workshop at our Life Skills Training.  Pam has all kinds of tips and recipes to help us enjoy good health and nutrition while living a thrifty life.  Recently on her blog she shared a recipe for crockpot spaghetti sauce (something to make with all the tomatoes from the garden) that is very tasty.

I use the recipes for Homemade Granola Bars and Laundry Detergent.  My family likes to think up flavor combinations for the granola bars:  mango pineapple and freeze-dried raspberry white chocolate are our favorites.  I tried the laundry detergent to see how it works, and it does the job at half the cost of the store brand I used to buy. 

Pam will teach us how to make our own cleaning products at the workshop on Thursday, August 9, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.  The workshop will be held at our facility on 9820 Dino Drive, Suite 140.  The event is free and open to the public. 

Making Your Own Cleaning Products Workshop
Thursday, August 9, 2012, 10:00 a.m.
9820 Dino Drive, Suite 140, Elk Grove, CA  95624
Workshop is free and open to the public

A Visit During Her Summer Break

Shobie attended our Support Works Program a few sessions ago.  She worked on and through different issues during her time with us.  After Shobie completed Job Readiness and Life Skill classes, she volunteered at our Front Desk answering phones and providing clients with information.  I think while she was helping us at Elk Grove Food Bank Services, she was figuring out how and what to do next in her life to work toward her goals. 

Shobie decided to attend Cosumnes River College.  She has completed two semesters.  Today Shobie came in to visit and update us on her progress.  We were not aware of her artistic interests and talent; she told us about her enjoyment and success in recent classes in Printmaking and Ceramics and declaring her major in Art. 

We found out that jobs are available to those who attend CRC.  As a Teacher's Assistant in the day care center on campus, Shobie enjoys her job interacting with and caring for the youngest ones on campus. It is her hope to combine these two interests, art and children, and be able to teach and share with children her love of the Arts.

We are so happy and proud of Shobie, and her pursuit of education in an area that she is excited about.

Support Works
Job Readiness Training - Tuesdays, 10:00a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Life Skills Classes - Thursdays, 10:00a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
GED Prep and ESL Classes - Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

9820 Dino Drive, Suite 140
Elk Grove, CA  95624
916-685-8453

Financial Lessons

 

We will have a workshop on how to improve your financial situation at our Life Skills Training, Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.  

Learn how to work toward your financial goals with a budget, find out what businesses are out there to take advantage of you, and see what changes you can make in your lifestyle that can save you money. 

Support Works

Job Readiness Training - Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

GED Prep and ESL Classes - Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Life Skills Training - Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

9820 Dino Drive, Suite 140

Elk Grove, CA  95624

916-685-8453

Resumes, References, and Stress

Tuesday, May 15, at 10:00 a.m. our Employment Specialist will be working on resumes and references.  Glean the insight of her past work in Human Resources.  Learn how to adjust your resume to what employers are looking for.

Thursday, May 17, at 10:00 a.m.we will have a speaker on Stress and Depression.  How to recognize the signs and what to do about it. 

"I am glad I took the time to tear myself away from the daily grind to attend Support Works!" a recent client stated. 

Have the courage and recognition to take action and improve your current situation. 

Support Works
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.
9820 Dino Drive, Suite 140
Elk Grove, CA  95624
916-685-8453

Resumes, Cover Letters and Choices

Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., our Employment Specialist will explain the all important cover letter.  She will explain ways to get your resume from the "rejection stack" to the "definitely call stack". 

Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., we will have speaker on "Making Good Choices".  All of us have tightened our budgets lately, and/or have significant changes in our households.  We have to alter the way we do things and have different choices to consider.  Come and learn ways to weigh your options and select the best one for you and your family. 

Support Works
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.
9820 Dino Drive, Suite 140
Elk Grove, CA  95624
916-685-8453

Support Works - First Week of May 2012

Resumes
Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.
Our Employment Specialist will help you assess your current resume, or build a resume.  With her Human Resources background, she will be able to  help you present your strengths, abilities, and experience. 


Relationships
Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
We will have a speaker provide information about the diffrent relationships we all have.  Find out how to nuture positive relationships and how to deal with relationships that are keeping you down. 

Support Works
Tuesdays and Thurdays, 10:00 a.m.
9820 Dino Drive, Suite 140
Elk Grove, CA  95624
916-685-8453

Support Works - Toolbox and Motivation

On Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. our Employment Specialist will present information about creating an Employment Toolbox. She will explain why being organized can help you in your job search, and what should be included in your toolbox.

"Whether you
think you can,
or think you can't.
You're right."
Henry Ford

To energize your job hunt, on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., we will have a speaker on Motivation.

Support Works
Life Skills Training, Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 10:00 a.m.
9820 Dino Drive, Suite 140
Elk Grove, CA 95624
916-685-8453