wednesday, november 5, 2003
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the university daily kansan 5A
Numerous charities,organizations need resources this holiday season
Cash-strapped students can give the gift of giving by donating canned goods and volunteering time
By Amanda Kim Stairrett
astairrett@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Students don't need a lot of money to make an impact on their community.
For those looking to give a gift without giving up cash this holiday season, there are numerous volunteering.
opportunities available. People can d o n a t e their time to a variety of causes, fr e
serving dinner to the homeless to shoveling snow.
the honeymoon to滑雪 show. Courtneigh Mootenish, Oklahoma City senior, volunteers with Douglas County Senior Services' Friendly Visitor program. The program provides companionship for senior citizens in the community.
Illustration by T.J. Fuller/Kansan
"They have a lot to offer because they've experienced more in life," she said. "I feel like I'm giving something back."
Moentnish, who was raised by her grandmother, said it was a way to have a grandmother away from home. She said she spent one or two days a week with her Lawrence "grand-mother."
Douglas County Senior Services has two programs that students can get involved in. George Kinnard, Community Services Program Assistant, said those willing to participate long-term could do so in the same program as Moentnish.
Students have to commit at least two semesters to the program. Kinnard said senior citizens liked being matched with college students.
"I haven't had someone say to me,'Don't send me one of those kids," he said.
Lawrence's homeless are another group that have special needs during the holidays. As the weather gets colder, clothing items such as hats, gloves and coats are in high demand.
Volunteers can also participate in a delivery program where meals are delivered to immobile residents. Mary Feltz, home meals coordinator at Douglas County Senior Services, said volunteers were needed most when college students went on Thanksgiving and winter breaks. Deliveries are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to noon.
Scotch Fabric Care Services is collecting coats until Nov. 21. Scotch will dry clean the coats before donating them to The Salvation Army, 946 New Hampshire St. People can donate coats by dropping them off at any one of the seven Scotch locations at 1029 New Hampshire St., 611 Florida St., 1526 W.23rd St., 3025 W. Sixth St., 1410 Kasold Drive, 3514 Clinton Parkway and 721 Wakarua Drive.
During the holiday season, numerous campus and community organizations are involved in canned food drives. Barbara Hogue, a volunteer at the Community Drop-In Center, 214 W. 10th St., said there were special items homeless people requested. Those include cans with pop tops and canned meats such as tuna and chicken. Shampoo and
month. Hometown Games, 711 W. 23rd St., is a hobby gaming store. It will host gaming events and tournaments to collect food and raise funds that will go to the Ballard Community Center, 708 Elm St. The Ballard Community Center provides families in need of assistance with a food pantry, clothing pantry, rent and utility assistance, and medical prescription assistance. Michael Breen, Hometown Games owner, said those who brought in non-perishable food items would get a discount on store items.
The Roger Hill Volunteer Center, 2518 Ridge Court, will release a Holiday Help brochure this week. It will contain information on volunteer opportunities during the holidays. The center has a Web site at http://RHVC.org/. The University of Kansas' Center for Community Outreach also has a listing of agencies that accept volunteers. The Center for Community Outreach can be reached at 864-4073 or http://www.ku.edu/~cco/).
— Edited by Ehren Meditz
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
IN LAWRENCE:
Douglas County Senior
Services Friendly Visitor
program, George Kinnard,
842-0543
Douglas County Senior Services home meals program, Mary Feltz; 84.
Scotch Fabric Care Services coat collecting, through Nov. 21, 843-0639
Douglas County American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Dec. 4, First Christian Church, 1000 Kentucky St.
- Hometown Games, 711 W.
  23rd St., food drive, during
November, 830-8011.
Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St., volunteers for children's book club needed, Maria Butler, 843-3833.
Lawrence Humane Society Santa Paws, 1805 E. 19th St., volunteers needed to care for pets during event, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, Midge Grinstead, 843-6835.
Student Recreation Fitness Center's Polar Run, 5K and 10K walk/run, participants are encouraged to donate hats, socks and gloves, Dec. 7, Julie Welsh, 864-3546.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine St., students interested in the medical field can assist in emergency, radiology and nursing departments, 840-3141.
Douglas County AIDS Project, 2518 Ride Court, students can work directly with clients or distribute free condoms; the next training session is Nov. 6 at 5:30 p.m. Kavay Martin, 843-0400
The Salvation Army, 946 New Hampshire St, Dec. 3, servers needed at holiday banquet, 843-4188.
First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont St., Jubilee Cafe breakfast, Tuesday and Fridays 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., 841-7500.
Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen (LINK) lunch, First Christian Church, 1000 Kentucky St., Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., 331-3663
Thanksgiving day meal delivery, LINK, volunteer drivers accepted after Nov. 11, Terry Connell, 865-3985.
Liberal leanings perturb Cimarron church
The Associated Press
CIMARRON — In 1948, an independent church in Cimarron needed money to build a church, so it affiliated with the Disciples of Christ, which lent the needed funds.
Now, fearing the Disciples of
Christ have become too liberal, the congregation of the Christian Church has voted to sever the relationship.
"They haven't made homosexual ministers yet, but it's not biblical," said Vern Hanna, 70, whose grandfather was a founder of the church in 1893.
Kerr said the Disciples' liberal leanings include a pro-choice abortion stance and allowing gay and lesbians to advertise on the
Disciples' Internet site.
"If you look at their yearbook, there are a lot of things that don't go along with Scripture," said Charles Kerr, minister of the church.
Amy Schockley, Disciples of Christ spokeswoman said the church has a diverse following, from liberal to conservative.
"It's an occurrence that happens," she said of the separation. "But we're sad anytime a church decides to do this."
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