CAIN Connections

Ohio Benefit Bank Tax Van Rolls into Northside

2012-01-17T14:43:00.000-05:00

Secret Angel Shop 2011

2011-11-27T22:27:00.003-05:00

YOU can help make Christmas more 'merry and bright' for a family in need

400 families are registered to shop

Most wanted NEW:

Toys (dolls, trucks, board games, sports, art, books, etc.)
Teen and ‘Tween’ gifts (jewelry, cosmetics, sports items, backpacks/bags, board games, books, ear buds)
Family Size Laundry and/or Dish Detergents
Household items (comforter/sheet/blankets, pots/pans, towels)
Financial contributions for food gift cards

PLEASE DROP OFF TO CAIN
Fri. Dec. 2nd * Sat. Dec. 3rd * Sat. Dec. 10th 10:00am – noon
or Sunday, December 4th 2:00 – 4:00pm
or ‘FILL THE TRUCK’ at Visionaries and Voices—3841 Spring Grove Ave
Mon — Thur 9am—8pm or Fri 9am—4pm

Teen Service Board 2011-12

2011-09-12T15:42:00.000-04:00

Service. Leadership. Fun.

Teen Service Board of dedicated high school students from Greater Cincinnati working to support CAIN’s Choice Food Pantry to feed hungry people.

Teen Service Board meets the second Monday of the month and works at the Choice Pantry, 5:30-8pm. Each member also plans a project at their school, church, or neighborhood to raise money or collect needed items for CAIN.

Call Michelle @ 513.591.2246, ext. 4 for application

Yard Sale map link

2011-08-04T11:31:00.002-04:00

2011 Map is ready online!

Click for Yard Sale 2011 Registration Form-thank you!

2011-06-21T15:26:00.004-04:00

Red, White and Blue-berry Pancake Breakfast

2011-06-20T12:55:00.000-04:00

Hunger Walk eve - still a ways to go

2011-05-29T08:15:00.004-04:00

We need YOU to make our $20,000 goal.

The City of Cincinnati budget negotiations resulted in a 40% reduction in Human Service funding. Instead of an anticipated and budgeted City grant of $28,000, CAIN is receiving $16,600.

We need YOUR help to make this year’s “Hunger Walk” our biggest fundraiser ever to help make up this loss of income. CAIN is a member neighborhood agency in Freestore Foodbank Hunger Walk & 5K Run on Monday, May 30 @ 9am at Sawyer Point. (Same day registration 7am to 9:50am)

While we would love to see you and have you enjoy the benefits of the event, the important thing is to donate and send donation requests to all your friends and family. Go to CAIN’s website, www.cainministry.org and click on Step up for CAIN in Hunger Walk banner.

Every dollar donated goes directly to providing food and necessities to your neighbors in need. The $20 registration is 100 pounds of food or 780 meals.

With your help, CAIN can continue to serve record numbers of Northsiders and those who live in other parts of the 45223 zip code.

In 2010, CAIN provided over 1333 unduplicated households of 2025 adults and 1532 children with some type of emergency assistance. CAIN served households food and household and hygiene 4198 times and diapers 757 times. 545 people got bus tokens. 219 families received rent or utility help. 185 received fans and 10 air conditioners. 153 children received birthday gifts. 47 families were referred for baby items or furniture. In addition, another 504 households participated in special food distributions. 16 families received a raised bed garden and 42 received a vegetable container garden. 374 households shopped at the Secret Angel Shop. CAIN was able to fill 83 special requests for other items, as well as 35 birth certificates or state ids and 11 prescriptions.

Please STEP UP for your neighbors in this year’s Hunger Walk.

20th Anniversary Annual Meeting - You're Invited!

2011-04-13T22:03:00.017-04:00

Thursday, April 28 - 6:30pm

North Presbyterian Church

4222 Hamilton Ave.

(Next door to CAIN)

RSVP to Michelle at 513.591.2246, X4

Free Tax Prep

2011-02-19T13:00:00.002-05:00

You're invited!

2011-02-08T12:53:00.011-05:00

PROJECT

DESCRIPTION

Other information

Storage Shed

Design and build storage shed,

including all needed supplies using

eco-friendly materials

EXPERTISE LEVEL: High

PREP LEVEL: High

COST: High

New Promo video

Help tell CAIN’s story—we need an updated short and long video for youtube etc.

EXPERTISE LEVEL: High

PREP LEVEL: Medium

COST: Low

Kids Corner

Clean and Shine

Paint first floor

Clean and straighten

Repair/Replace items

EXPERTISE LEVEL: Medium

PREP LEVEL: Medium

COST: Medium

Hunger Walk Team

Get a group together to support CAIN and get your Memorial Day off on the right foot

EXPERTISE LEVEL: Low

PREP LEVEL: Low

COST: Low

Garden Plot

Prepare side yard for vegetable

garden and take-home container gardens

EXPERTISE LEVEL: Medium

PREP LEVEL: Low

COST: Low

What’s in Store

Design and install shelving for

maximum storage for upcoming Choice Pantry special items

EXPERTISE LEVEL: High

PREP LEVEL: Medium

COST: Medium

Green Bathroom

First Floor bathroom—replace toilet, faucet, fan, wall and floor coverings with eco-friendly versions

EXPERTISE LEVEL: High

PREP LEVEL: High

COST: High

Cheery

Choice Pantry

Refresh and restore pantry area —

Paint, CLEAN, decorate, etc.

EXPERTISE LEVEL: Medium

PREP LEVEL: High

COST: Medium

RAINBOW Pantry

Kick-off event

Tuesday, February 15

1 - 2 PM

TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEERS

Informative session taught by Ohio State Extension representative Dan Remley – get all your questions answered!

Join us at 12:30 for healthy snacks

RSVP TO MICHELLE!

God bless us everyone!

2010-12-17T14:07:00.003-05:00

Thank you to all Angel Shop donors and guests ♥ Over 350 families were served this December.

Singalong fun for you and yours:

On the twelfth day of CAIN Christmas,
Secret Angels gave to me
Twelve joyful guests a jumping,
Eleven volunteers helping,
Ten laundry bottles,
Nine dish detergents,
Eight bikes for riding,
Seven books for reading,
Six balls for bouncing,
Five food gift cards,
Four dolls for hugging,
Three giant hoodies,
Two pots and pans,
And a shower for Amazing Grace!

Secret Angel 2010

2010-11-24T21:42:00.009-05:00

Thank you for being a 2010 “Secret Angel” for CAIN - Churches Active in Northside. Thanks to our special ‘Angels’, over 5000 families have received food & gifts since 1993!

Guests receive only what “Angels” provide – please be as generous as you can.

Please call Michelle at 591-2246, ext. 4 with any questions

We truly appreciate your spirit of giving and sharing your blessings!

For each child, please provide:

* 2 new gifts (toys of ANY type – dolls, trucks, board games for younger children; jewelry, cosmetics, toiletries, sports items – for teens)

* 1 new book (toddler to young adult) (also accepting gently used
* 1 new hooded sweatshirt – ADULT SIZES ONLY – Large to 4X

For each adult, please provide:
* 1 practical household item (comforter/blanket, dishes, skillet, etc.)

* 2 (or more) cleaning items (laundry/dish detergent most needed)

DROP OFF ITEMS AT CAIN - 4230 HAMILTON AVE on

Fri. Dec. 3^rd and Sat. Dec. 4^th 10:00am – noon

or Sunday, December 5^th 2:00 – 4:00pm

Remember to BRING CASH or CHECK for food gift card

Q. Why food gift cards? This makes transportation much easier for all involved and gives recipients a choice. All funds collected from ‘Angel’ donors go directly to families.

Q. Can I buy more than recommended? Yes! ‘Choice Pantry Christmas’ makes sure everyone who signs up receives something. YOU make this possible. Everything you provide goes directly to parents or grandparents who choose the specific gift their child wants or needs.

Q. Should I wrap presents? No. Instead of wrapping items, please provide cleaning items.

Q. Can I deliver to a family? No. For confidentiality and safety, all distribution goes through CAIN.

August E-News - click here

2010-08-12T09:43:00.002-04:00

Summer Appeal

2010-07-24T14:30:00.012-04:00

We’re sending out an

· · · — — — · · · · · · — — — · · · · · · — — — · · ·

Dear Friend –

This is an S.O.S. from CAIN – your financial donation is a lifeline.

You can help Save Our Summer and more importantly save the summer of those who come to CAIN in their time of need.

Ms. R. left us a message:

“Oh merciful God, I was so happy. It was really wonderful. I needed the stuff because I had just gotten out of the hospital the day before. So I needed help very badly. I’m very grateful and we thank you a thousand times over. I don’t know what we’d do without you guys. You make such a difference in people’s lives. So God bless you and your work. It meant everything to us.”

Your financial contribution means that hundreds of families like Ms. R.’s will continue to receive the support they need to make it through the summer.

By sending your donation before August 13 you can help make sure that CAIN can continue to provide:

food
laundry and cleaning supplies
personal hygiene items
diapers
rent and utility help
bus tokens
fans and air conditioners
pool memberships for young children.

Your donation is truly a lifeline that gives help and hope. Click HERE to donate now!

Thank you!

MiMi Chamberlin Daly

CAIN Executive Director

We hope that someone gets our message in a bottle!

Yard Sale - more information

2010-07-05T15:18:00.002-04:00

Yard Sale registration form

2010-07-05T15:12:00.004-04:00

Red, White and Blueberry Pancake Breakfast

2010-06-21T22:48:00.009-04:00

Pre-sale tickets available at Northside Bank and Northside Farmers Market

Come early for breakfast and get a great seat for the parade.

Celebrate!

Celebrate Independence Day with CAIN!

2010-06-14T09:29:00.011-04:00

AREA'S BEST July 4th PARADE !

Help is needed for the one-of-a-kind Northside 4th of July Parade and Pancake Breakfast on July 3rd.
Call Michelle at 513.591.2246, ext. 4 if you can help with a shift:

8:00 am - 12 noon: Pancake Breakfast FUNdraiser

10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Parade Decorator/Walker

10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Give Out Water at CAIN

CAIN Teen Service Board

2010-05-12T13:32:00.002-04:00

Service. Leadership. Fun.

CAIN Teen Service Board

Join other committed high school students from Greater Cincinnati working to support CAIN’s Choice Food Pantry to feed hungry people.

The Teen Service Board meets the first Wednesday of the month and works at the Choice Pantry. Members also plan an individual project at their school, church, or neighborhood to raise money or collect needed items for CAIN.

Applications due August 31, 2010

Call Michelle at 513.591.2246, ext. 4

Spring cleaning and shopping

2010-04-22T18:21:00.002-04:00

Donate a cleaning item for CAIN
at The Rookwood Commons Gap Store
and Receive a 25% off Coupon
April 26-27, 2010 only

Donations can be made at the Rookwood Commons (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Gap, GapBody, GapKids and babyGap.

Donations must be un-opened cleaning supplies.

Customers will receive coupon good for 25% off your entire in-store purchase during April 26-27, 2010.

Certain restrictions apply. See store for details.

Join us for CAIN's Annual Meeting!

2010-04-16T09:21:00.000-04:00

Let us know if we will see you there!

Bring along a friend (or two!)

Food. Music. Friends. Celebration.
Volunteers. Donors. Supporters.
Thanks. Awards. Surprises.
Hunger Walk Kick-off.
MORE!
Don't miss it!

April Item - Bucket of Blessings

2010-04-05T09:09:00.004-04:00

Give a bucket of blessings!

Please fill a bucket with cleaning supplies.

These are some of the most requested items.

They cannot be purchased with food stamps.

Suggested items include:
spray cleaners
dish detergent
dish rags sponges
paper towels
floor cleaners
disinfectant spray
bleach

Please bring to 4230 Hamilton Ave. by May 1
(across from library - next to North Presbyterian)

Mon & Wed 6-8pm or Tues & Thurs 9am-noon
Please come to back door by loading dock.

Thank You!

CAIN Connections

Ohio Benefit Bank Tax Van Rolls into Northside

Secret Angel Shop 2011

Teen Service Board 2011-12

Yard Sale map link

Click for Yard Sale 2011 Registration Form-thank you!

Red, White and Blue-berry Pancake Breakfast

Hunger Walk eve - still a ways to go

20th Anniversary Annual Meeting - You're Invited!

Free Tax Prep

You're invited!

God bless us everyone!

Thank you to all Angel Shop donors and guests ♥ Over 350 families were served this December.

Singalong fun for you and yours:

Secret Angel 2010

August E-News - click here

Summer Appeal

Yard Sale - more information

Yard Sale registration form

Red, White and Blueberry Pancake Breakfast

Celebrate Independence Day with CAIN!

CAIN Teen Service Board

Spring cleaning and shopping

Join us for CAIN's Annual Meeting!

Let us know if we will see you there!

Bring along a friend (or two!)

Food. Music. Friends. Celebration.Volunteers. Donors. Supporters.Thanks. Awards. Surprises.Hunger Walk Kick-off.MORE!Don't miss it!

April Item - Bucket of Blessings

Food. Music. Friends. Celebration.
Volunteers. Donors. Supporters.
Thanks. Awards. Surprises.
Hunger Walk Kick-off.
MORE!
Don't miss it!