Join us for our Second Annual  Silent Art Auction on  Thursday evening, December 4, 2008.  We'll be auctioning fantastic art from local professional and student artists, a variety of gift certificates from local retailers, and other fun stuff.  If you're interested in sponsoring the event or a table, donating art or other items, or learning more about the juried art competition for local students, please call Georgia at (615) 726-2696, ext. 125, Pamela at ext. 129, or Brandi at ext. 114.  We'll see you there!

Bible Study
Join Richard for Bible study every Monday at noon in Room 209 at Mercury Courts.

Lunch and Afternoon Activities with ReConnect
Meets every Wednesday in the Mercury Courts Community Room beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Grocery Run
Leaves from Mercury Courts Community Room
Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 p.m. (only if 3 or more people are signed up)
See Gina or Jennifer to sign up.
 

Have a Skill?  Would You Like to Teach It?

We're looking for some dedicated volunteers to teach our low-income residents everything from job interview skills to quilting.  If you would like to meet some wonderful people and share your knowledge, please call Pamela at 726-2696, ext. 129 or e-mail pamela@urbanhousingsolutions.org  Thanks!

Funding Needed for Resident Transportation!!
Thanks to the generosity of the Regional Transportation Authority, we have a wonderful new van to carry our residents to doctors’ offices, grocery stores, the pharmacy, work, and social service appointments. We still need money to operate the van (pay our drivers, buy gas, and pay for repairs).  If you can help, please call Brandi at 726-2696, ext. 114 or e-mail her at Brandi@urbanhousingsolutions.org. Thank you!

Wish List Items
We are currently in need of:
a lightweight wheelchair to help disabled residents using our shuttle service
a recent set of Tennessee Code Annotated books
nonperishable food
full-size sheets, blankets, and comforters
pillows
towels and washcloths and
kitchen items like skillets, utensils, cups, bowls, and plates.
Please call Brandi at 726-2696, ext. 114 if you can help or e-mail her at Brandi@urbanhousingsolutions.org. Thanks!