Samaritan's Feet and Barefoot Gala

Samaritan's Feet is a wonderful organization based out of Charlotte, started by Manny Ohonme. Growing up in Africa shoes were hard to come by for Ohonme. Many years later in the U.S. children all around the world still do not have shoes. Inspired by this vision, Ohonme and his team at Samaritan's Feet, hope to give every child a pair of shoes. Without shoes, children are prevented from going to school, as well as, makes the children accessible to many diseases that can be contracted from walking barefoot.

You can volunteer with them, go on a mission trip to distribute shoes, help at one of their events, or donate shoes that you have collected. There are so many ways to get involved.

Check out their website here.
Their events are listed both by country, state, and town here.

They are having their third annual Barefoot Gala on November 1st and this is a night to remember.

For more information, registration or corporate sponsorship check out the website, or contact Tracie Ohonme at tracie@samaritansfeet.org or by phone at 704-341-1630.

Rescue Ranch Fall Festival and Inaugural Run

Rescue Ranch Fall Festival and Inaugural Run

Have you ever heard of Rescue Ranch?

 

 "Rescue Ranch promotes and provides: humane education to enhance the human-animal bond; compassionate rescue; low-cost spay/neuter; and responsible adoption in an effort to end pet over-population and its associated suffering."

Check out their Website here.

They are having their first run at 8am on October 25th. Want to get muddy and have fun doing it? Check this out and register through their website here or go straight to the race signup here.

The same day, later in the afternoon Rescue Ranch will be having a Fall Festival from 11-4. It will be so much fun with animal presentations, hay rides, pumpkin paintings and much more.

Cancelled Project from Day of Caring scheduled for This Saturday

The Town of Cornelius is making up one project that was cancelled from our Day of Caring due to weather.

Robbins Park Disc Golf Course, 8430 Westmoreland Road, Cornelius
Contact: Brad Parker, phone 704-677-6589

They are in need of 35 volunteers.  If you would like to volunteer on September 27th from 9:00am to 1:00pm, please reply to this email.

Volunteers need to meet Brad at 9:00am at the Westmoreland Athletic Complex  (WAC) parking lot behind field 4. It's a short walk from there to the project site.  There will be a tournament at WAC that day so volunteers need to tell the person collecting entrance fees they are not to be charged.

Please wear work gloves and dress appropriately for working outside cleaning up debris on the park site.

Pumpkin Palooza

If you have not heard or been a part of Mooresville Soup Kitchen, they are doing amazing things in the Mooresville Area. Join them Saturday, October 4th for their Pumpkin Palooza. Looking to volunteer read further, or check out their website here.

Join us on Saturday, October 4th for fun, food, and more!
772 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC 28117

One large pumpkin sold provides 10 hot meals! 

Got Time?  Just 2 hours or less can make a difference!

Come help us help the community.  You can volunteer once a week or once a month.

Monday & Friday Stock Person – Shift 1 – 8:00 am – 10:00 am   Shift 2 – 10 am – 12:00 pm   (Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds)
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Floor Helper / Stock Person   Shift 1 - 8:00 am – 10:00 am   Shift 2 - 10 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday Morning Kitchen Set Up – 7:30 am- 8:00 am
Monday & Tuesday Food Distribution – 11:00 – 1:00
Monday – Friday Cleaning Team – 12:00 – 2:00
Thursday Morning Sealing Team – 8:30 – 10:00
Meat Cutter – Afternoon once a week (flexible)

Please contact Judith (volunteer@mooresvillesoupkitchen.com)

 

Equipping with Truth Ministries

Equipping with Truth Ministries exists to: 

"equip and empower individuals and communities in Northern Uganda and the slums of Kampala with the truth and love of Christ so that they can live Godly fulfilled lives that exalt Christ."  

They provide child sponsorship, Bible distribution, leadership training, community empowerment, and a women's bead ministry. Click on each to find out more information. 

Their next event will be held at Twin Oaks Golf Course in Statesville, NC on Saturday October 4th. To participate in the tournament or be a sponsor click here. 

At the Well, This Saturday, Central United Methodist, Mooresville

If you have never been to an At the Well Experience you need to check out these amazing ladies. They are simply wonderful and will inspire you!

Hospice House Gala, September 20th!!

It is here!!! The week of our 2014 Hospice House Gala, The Gala du Bois THIS Saturday, Sept 20th!! Lets get dolled up and dust off those dancing shows for a wonderful cause! Tickets are still available for $100 per person, call their administrative office today at 704-873-4719. Enjoy wonderful food, ice cold spirits, dancing to Barry Herndon & The Party Nuts and some awesome silent and live auction items!

One of many items, an overnight glamping trip for 8! Check it out!!!

Community Night at Chick-fil-a TONIGHT

Check out Community Night at Statesville's Chick-fil-a tonight from 5-8pm and help raise support for the Pregnancy Resource Center of Iredell County. This also gets you some great food as well. Don't forget to turn in your receipt at the register.

Iredell Christian Ministries

Providing over 25,000 pounds of food each month to people of Iredell County, Iredell Christian Ministries consistently has their work cut out for them.

They see clients Monday through Thursday and have food deliveries that happen at various times Monday through Friday. There is always something that you can do. One great way that you can help is collecting food with your family and bringing it during one of their collection times. It is a great way to get involved as a family.

Make sure you check out their website here, for other ways to get involved.

Powercross

I have had the opportunity to work with Powercross all summer and let me tell you the experience this summer has been amazing. The boys that come through the doors of Powercross leave changed for the better.

They have started their football practices and fall schedules, as well as, working on their buildings and things are in full swing. They are in need of donations of time and money as all of these projects are underway.

Did you realize that over 120 boys are often at practices?  This means that the need for equipment and great facilities to be ready is EXTREME,

Find out ways to help them and receive joy as you witness the ways in which these boys work hard, play hard, and pray harder. Click here for more information.

Pierce's Project

Pierce's Project was founded in order to help support families of premature or chronically ill infants before, during and after their NICU stay. 

It might be too late to get your tickets to their Premature Oktoberfest happening this weekend the 13th, from 7:30-10:30pm at the Old Mecklenburg Brewery, however it is not too late to support their cause. 

Help raise awareness and support for the 250 - 300 micropremie babies that are born in Charlotte each year and their families. Find out how you can help here.  

Tarheel Realty II: Back to School 5k, 10k & Fun Run - September 20th

If you are looking for something fun to do with your family check out this race!
Coming September 20th. The Tarheel Realty II: Back to School 5k, 10k and Fun Run. This race will take place at 122 Victory Lane, Statesville, NC 28625

1/2 of the proceeds go back to the runners school of choice, split between the top three schools.

25% - 1st Place School
15% - 2nd Place School

10% - 3rd Place School

(ONE HALF)- How neat is that?

Entry Fees:

Youth 5k (12 & Under) -  pre-registration $20.00/late $25.00
Adult 5k (13 & Older) - pre-registration $25.00/ late $30.00

Youth 10k (12& Under) - preregistration $25.00/ late $30.00
Adult 10k (13& Older) - preregistration $30.00/ late $35.00
Fun Run - pre-registration  $10.00 / late $15.00
 

All pre-registered 5k & 10k Participants will receive a t-shirt.  Sizes and quantities are based on pre-registered runners so no guarantees for late/same day registrants.

To register click here, and it will take you to their website. 

HAVE FUN RUNNING! 

Up and Running.

Network with those near and far. 

NPO Networking is up and running. We are here to help you network with other Non-Profit Organizations and to highlight upcoming NPO events and activities that are happening in your areas. Interested in getting something posted or publicized on the blog. Email nponetworking@gmail.com.

Thank you.
-The NPO Networking Team

Stay posted for new and exciting events and details coming soon.