Please join us for a Giving After Hours at The Sharing Place. To kick off the Holiday Season GLC is teaming with The Sharing Place, Lawrence Fire Department and Lawrence FOP to give back in our community. Below are descriptions of each organization and how you can give back. During the event enjoy networking with potential clients, building relationships with existing contacts and helping others at the same time.
About The Sharing Place:
The Sharing Place is a material assistance program providing free food and clothing to families in need. Located inside of the Lawrence Township Community and Education Center on the East-side of Indianapolis, the Sharing Place is staffed by volunteers recruited from the community and local congregations. Food giveaway programs are made possible by donations from individuals. The following items are needed:
- Rice
- Ramen Noodles
- Depends Pads
- Boxed Pastas
- Nuts
- Diapers (Sizes 1-5)
- Spaghetti noodles/sauces
- Shampoo/Soap
- Canned Meat
- Sanitary Napkins
- Laundry Detergent
- Canned Tuna
- Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
- Peanut Butter and Jelly
- Toilet Paper
- Cereal
- Hamburger Helper
- Dish Soap
- Soup
- Canned Fruits and Veggies
- Side Dishes
- Mac and Cheese
- Clorox Cleaner
- Pork and Beans
- Deodorant
- Baking Mixes
- Condiments
Lawrence Fire Department:
In 1988 the Lawrence Fire Department (LFD) helped 3 needy families around the Holidays. The program has grown to helping 500 families and runs year round. During the year LFD assists families with gas, buying groceries and purchasing kids coats. Around the Holidays they purchase food and toys for kids. The program has NO administration fees allowing all donations go towards the families. People can help by monetary donations or donating new toys. LFD are looking forward to GLC members involvement. Thanks Dino Batalis 317-339-6703.
Lawrence Fraternal Order of Police:
Over twenty five years ago Lawrence FOP started Cops and Kids (formerly shop with a cop) program . The program was established to build positive relationships between police officers and the children of the community. FOP Cops and Kids is a unique opportunity that allows Lawrence Police Officers to assist Lawrence children in a way far different than any other. FOP Cops and Kids create a situation to help build a better future for the children and our community. The FOP values our most precious national resource in every child’s future. In this event we assist these children in finding that new jacket, new winter clothing, a new pair of shoes and that special toy that had only been a dream all year long. The FOP needs community financial participation to make this event such a huge success. For additional information contact Tom Ashcraft or Michele Stewart with FOP 317-710-7030 lawrencefop159@aol.com.
Date:Thursday, November 21
Time:5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: The Sharing Place
Lawrence Township Education &
Community Center, Door 4
6501 Sunnyside Road
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(the old Craig Middle School)
RSVP:By Wednesday, November 20 at Event Registration or info@lawrencechamberofcommerce.org
(Source: Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce)
