Thursday, August 27, 2009

Joining Hands Community Mission

A wonderful new resource has opened on US 19 for those in need in Pasco County. Joining Hands Community Mission, Inc. is now open and operating at the site formerly known as Community United Methodist Church, 3214 U.S. Highway 19 in Holiday.

Joining Hands is a faith-based social service agency supported by Metropolitan Ministries and Gulf Central District UMC. Its resource center offers evaluation and emergency assistance to people in financial distress. Emergency food provisions and clothing are available, as is assistance in locating shelter, if necessary. Joining Hands is also an ACCESS Florida Community Partner, offering assistance in applying for food stamps, Medicaid, and temporary cash assistance.

In the future, Joining Hands is planning to offer transitional housing.

For more information or to help, call the mission at (727) 937-3268.

Friday, August 21, 2009

GreenFiber Community Recycling Program

Would you like a convenient way to recycle your newspapers? How about your phone books, cereal boxes, construction paper, gift wrap, or magazines? You may need to look no further than the parking lot of your local Pasco County public school.

The Pasco County School District and US GreenFiber, LLC have joined forces to create a community paper recycling program. Participating schools will earn 100% revenue from the recycled products. You will save money by not having to use as many garbage bags!

For a list of participating Pasco County schools and hours that the GreenFiber container can be accessed, CLICK HERE. When you go to drop off your paper products, just look for the big bright green containers in the parking lot.

Help save the planet and help our community schools!