Vigils Across the Country Remember Homeless Men and Women

http://www.boiseweekly.com/CityDesk/archives/2010/12/21/the-longest-night-to-include-memorial-for-homeless

On December 21st, communities across the country mourned the deaths of their homeless residents this past year. Vigils celebrated the longest night of the year in memory of these precious lives lost in cities and states such as Greensboro, Asheville, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Baltimore, Tulsa, Denver, Vermont, Philadelphia, Connecticut, Richmond, Tallahassee, and Boise. These vigils remind us that homelessness in these difficult economic times is a powerful reality for many.

As the days and nights grow colder this winter, please keep in mind those who are living on the street or in inadequate housing. Your contributions of BLANKETS and FOOD provide vital sustenance to our friends in this community suffering from the crippling effects of poverty. In addition, your support of the Community House initiative will help prevent the loss of lives in our own community. If you are interested in making an additional contribution this holiday season or would like to find out how you can become involved in tackling the problems associated with homelessness, please contact us at:

Inter-Faith Council for Social Service

110 W. Main Street
Carrboro, NC 27510
or visit our website at http://ifcweb.org/contribute.html

California Heroes

While the Staff, Volunteers, and Partners of Inter-Faith Council hear the contributions made by our friends in the community that lack appropriate shelter, this couple received media attention across the state of California after rescuing a family of four from a sinking car. Undoubtedly the family must have felt as if they were being saved by a guardian angel. During this Holiday season, please keep in mind the unseen angels that contribute to our community in ways we may never fully understand.
http://www.modbee.com/2010/12/20/1480604/homeless-pair-comes-to-rescue.html
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IFC Needs to Raise $21,000 to provide over 800 holiday meals to families in the Chapel Hill - Carrboro area!

Only $25 helps IFC offer a holiday meal to an entire family--a turkey or ham, stuffing, vegetables, bread and dessert. Holiday meal requests have gone up! IFC needs to collect $21,000 this year to provide approximately 840 meals!  Donate now! Find out how by visiting IFC's website!www.ifcweb.org