A quarterly publication of the Christian Community Service Center First Quarter 2017

3 From the Executive Director

3 Meet CCSC’s 2017 Board President

4 Volunteer Spotlight –

Kiwanis Club of Houston

8 2017 Azalea Dinner & Auction

I Can See Clearly Now

Imagine sitting in your third grade classroom trying to

learn how to multiply math equations. Your teacher writes

steps on the board to guide you and your classmates. You

squint, scoot forward in your chair, then tap the student next to

you for help. Despite your efforts, the numbers blur and your

frustration grows. You cannot see to learn.

For many students, untreated vision issues can impact their

education and their future. Studies show that 1 in 4 children

have a vision problem. Children in high poverty areas can feel

an even greater impact. Limited disposable income, transpor-

tation challenges and no paid medical leave may prevent many

parents from getting their children the vision attention they

need.

Thankfully, CCSC offers a clearer future to Houston area stu-

dents through the Louise J. Moran Vision Care Program. The

program is built upon a two-step approach to helping students

in high poverty area schools.

First, a committed group of CCSC volunteers conducts eye

screenings in the fall semester. Working in teams with nurses

and faculty on partner campuses, volunteers provide welcome

support needed to quickly identify children who may have

vision limitations. CCSC provided vision screening to 1,839

students in the fall semester of 2016 – our highest on record

– thanks to the dedicated work of 28 volunteers, a reliable

presence by the Mann Eye Institute, and school cooperation.

Volunteer Cheryl Rowland assists with vision screening at Lovett Elementary.

The second phase of

Vision Care is the fun

part (and where the pro-

fessionals step in) – field

trips! Through the gen-

erosity of the Louise J.

Moran Foundation and

collaboration with the

University Eye Institute

at the University of

Houston, selected stu-

dents attend a field

trip to receive com-

prehensive eye exams

and choose their own

frames. CCSC organizes

each trip and pays for

the bus transportation,

exam fees and glasses. U of H medical students also benefit

by gaining valuable interaction examining younger patients

and diagnosing acute vision issues to prevent future problems.

In 2016, CCSC helped nearly 500 students see clearly through

comprehensive care.

“Thirty plus kids from our school received comprehensive ser-

vices because of this program,” said Susan Schaffer-Boardman,

Lovett Elementary School Nurse. “The impact is immeasur-

able. Good vision health is crucial to academic performance.

Our students are able to put their best foot forward and com-

pete in demanding academic settings thanks to CCSC.”

For volunteer information, contact Cathy Brown, Youth

Services Manager at seasonal@ccschouston.org.

Comprehensive eye exams provided at University Eye Institute.

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Gifts received October through December 2016

Glorify $50,000+W.T. & Louise J. Moran Foundation

Exult $25,000+CCSC Memorial Endowment

HallElujaH $10,000+Mrs. Emily GriffinBoyd & Evelyn Mullen FoundationStephen M. Seay Foundation

illuminatE $5,000+Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. BanksMr. and Mrs. James BrattonFriends of CCSCKiwanis Club FoundationMrs. Joann MeyerMr. and Mrs. R. Robert MullinsMr. Charles L. RowanMr. and Mrs. Richard ShellSpindletop Charities, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. James TrottThe Vaughn Foundation

triumpH $2,500+Mr. and Mrs. Hayne BlakelyFriends of CCSCThe Garver FoundationMr. and Mrs. F. Stephen HullJean Lykes Grace FoundationMr. and Mrs. Russell S. PostMs. Betty SeydlerShell Oil Company Foundation

(Jessica Matuszak Volunteer Hours)

Shell Oil Company Foundation (Margaret Weddle)

proclaim $1,000+Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ashworth, IIMr. and Mrs. Don AubinMr. and Mrs. Scott BaggettMr. and Mrs. Don BaronitisMr. and Mrs. Richard BrooksMr. and Mrs. Bert CampbellMr. David ChessMr. and Mrs. Thomas CopperMr. and Mrs. David L. FeavelFriends of CCSC (7)Dr. John Glover, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Joseph GockeMr. and Mrs. Campbell A. Griffin, Jr.Mr. Brad GroundsMr. and Mrs. William HarpMr. and Mrs. Michael HawesMr. and Mrs. Tom HeraldMr. and Mrs. Gary LongDr. and Mrs. Herbert LoydLykes Knapp Family FundMr. Vincent A. MaggioCatherine Terrell McCartney

FoundationMr. and Mrs. Eugene McFaddinMrs. Mary Ann NewmanPaul B. & Frances Lenora Terry, Jr.

Family FoundationMrs. Louise Estill PerlitzMr. Russell PitmanMr. John RileyMr. and Mrs. David SchumacherMr. and Mrs. David M. SmithMr. and Mrs. William F. SmithMr. Scott R. SpencerMr. and Mrs. Steven C. StrykerMr. and Mrs. Louis Sullivan, IIMs. Amy L. SuttonTauber Oil, Exploration &

Production Co.Mrs. Cathleen Dyer TrechterMr. and Mrs. L. Edward Tuffly, Jr.West University Methodist SchoolMr. and Mrs. Robert Ziegler

rEjoicE $500+Mr. and Mrs. Rex BennettMr. and Mrs. Tom BlackMr. and Mrs. Jerry E. BouquotMr. William M. CalhounChevron Companies (James Engel

Volunteer Hours)

Mrs. Barbara ClarkeMr. and Mrs. Keith K. CoxMr. and Mrs. Richard CruseMr. and Mrs. Rudy Duarte, Jr.Executive Club of HoustonFriends of CCSC (2)Ms. Janet K. GreeneMr. and Mrs. Roy D. HillerMr. and Mrs. Philip HodgeHoly Rosary Priory –

Dominican FriarsMr. and Mrs. James P. Houstoun, IIIMr. and Mrs. Ted LittonLocal Independent Charities

of TexasMrs. Anita Markwardt Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. MartinMr. Christopher L. MedinaMs. Mary Ida NaylorMr. and Mrs. Stephen NormanMr. and Mrs. Victor A. OtteMr. Daniel Pagnano and

Ms. Mary A. CroninMr. and Mrs. Phillip H. SantamariaMr. and Mrs. Wilbur SiebertSK FoundationMr. and Mrs. John StevensonMs. Barbara L. Strobel and

Rev. George BementMr. and Mrs. Stephen TippsMr. Judson WallaceMr. and Mrs. Richard WeissMr. and Mrs. Bruce WilliamsMs. Melinda Wineinger

cElEbratE $100+Mr. and Mrs. Bruce AdamsMr. Richard M. Adams and

Ms. Elizabeth McClintockMs. A. Ann AlexanderAmerican Legion Auxiliary Unit #77Ms. Edie ArcherMrs. Margaret BarrowMr. William BauchMr. and Mrs. Dwight BeachMs. Beth BenefieldMr. and Mrs. James BishopMr. and Mrs. Timothy BlairMr. and Mrs. John C. BoehmMr. Ricky S. BoehmeMs. Laura BostonMr. and Mrs. James C. BoylesBraeburn Valley Garden ClubBrockMrs. Mary BrownMs. Beth Benefield CahillMr. John D. Carrara, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Larry CarrekerMr. and Mrs. William CaudillMr. Andrew Chan and

Ms. Cynthia WooChevron Companies

(Ricky Boehme)Chevron Companies

(Robert McDonald)Chevron Companies (Ed Perkins)Mr. and Mrs. Alfred CoatsMrs. Kristi CooperMr. Rogers L. CrainMs. Sharelyn CurrentMr. and Mrs. Kevin B. DavisMs. Sharon DavisMr. and Mrs. Larry DawsonMrs. Margaret DementMr. and Mrs. Bradley DennisonMr. and Mrs. Allan DieterMs. Marilyn S. DietrichMr. and Mrs. William J. DonovanMr. and Mrs. William Drawe, IIIMs. Nancy Beth DringMr. Robert P. Du VernayMr. and Mrs. Robert DuffyMr. and Mrs. David ElledgeMr. John P. ElwellMrs. Joelene EvansMr. and Mrs. David FarnerMr. Bruce Farrar and Ms. Lisa HuntMr. and Mrs. Tilman Fertitta

Mrs. Elizabeth FinkelsteinMr. and Mrs. Warren FisherMr. and Mrs. Andrew FosslerMr. and Mrs. Tony FranchinaMs. Susan Moon FrankelDr. and Mrs. William FranklinMrs. Grace Yu FreemanFriends of CCSC (5)Mr. and Mrs. David FultonMr. Gary FutralMr. and Mrs. Michael L. GlazerMr. and Mrs. Thomas K. GoldenMs. Mary Grace GreenwoodMr. and Mrs. Glen HakemackMr. and Mrs. John Hardy, IIIMs. Jane Hunt HasenpflugMr. and Mrs. Malcolm HawkMr. and Mrs. Jim HendersonMr. Brian Erik HenryMs. Charlotte S. HenryMs. Janice L. HewittMrs. Bobbye HicksMr. and Mrs. Brian HinchcliffeMrs. Pam HiriartMr. and Mrs. John HouseHP (Czarena Siebert)Mr. and Mrs. James B. HughesMr. and Mrs. Donald HurdMr. Robert DeRoy JobeMs. Maria Kang and

Mr. Kris RameshMr. David KelleyJesse T. & Jodie E. King FoundationMr. and Mrs. David W. KrumreyMr. and Mrs. Robert KuempelMr. and Mrs. Steven LambertMr. and Mrs. Robert LaneMr. and Mrs. Bruce M. LeeMr. and Mrs. Richard LeglerMs. Pamela LemoineMr. and Mrs. Jacques LeveilleLife Tabernacle of HoustonMs. Lana Loy and

Mr. Steve De CanioMr. and Mrs. Michael D. MaherMr. and Mrs. Michael ManaganMrs. Lurie McAdowMrs. Linda McCartneyMs. Geri McKallipMr. and Mrs. Doug McKinnonMs. Charlotte McNultyMs. Cheryl MergoMrs. Beverly MerrittDr. and Mrs. Philip MiglioreThe Reverend and Mrs.

Patrick J. MillerMr. and Mrs. Roland W. MillerMr. and Mrs. Paul MonroeMs. Sheila MonsourMr. George E. MuncriefMrs. Helen M. NallsMr. and Mrs. David NathanMs. Susan Frink NelsonMrs. Peg NeversDr. Veronika NicholsonMr. and Mrs. John O’BlackMrs. Joan O’LearyMr. Mauricio OchoaMs. Nancy PalmieriMrs. Beverly PhillipsRandall’s Good Neighbor ProgramMr. and Mrs. Don RaskinMr. and Mrs. Van RathgeberMr. and Mrs. Tommie RenfrowMrs. Joann RoachMr. John S. RobertsonMr. and Mrs. Lawrence RobinsonMs. Terrance RomanoMr. and Mrs. Robert Rowan, Jr.Ms. Barbara K. RungeMr. and Mrs. Matt SabiskyMr. Thomas SartwelleMr. Brad SchottMs. Mary S. SchrankMr. and Mrs. David SchubertMs. Margaret SchulzeMr. Peter SearlesMs. Kathy Shearer

Shell Oil Company Foundation (Grace Freeman)

Ms. Elizabeth SingletonMr. and Mrs. David SmithMs. Jeannine SmithMrs. Katie W. StewartMr. and Mrs. Neil StovallMs. Demi StrawmanMs. Carol StrawnMr. and Mrs. Leslie SullivanMr. and Mrs. James P. SweetenMr. and Mrs. Charles SzalkowskiMr. and Mrs. William TaberMr. Charles R. TannerMr. and Mrs. Brent TarverMr. and Mrs. Ronald TaylorMr. and Mrs. Mark TishMr. and Mrs. Jeffery ToronjoMs. Catherine TroisiMr. and Mrs. Seth TylerMr. and Mrs. Phillip UbiasMr. and Mrs. Mark M. UddenMr. and Mrs. Michael J. VitekMs. Carol VobachMr. David WatsonMr. and Mrs. Jim WeatherlyMs. SallyKate WeemsMr. and Mrs. Ewing Werlein, Jr.Williams Companies Foundation

(John Boehm)Gene and Sandra WilliamsMr. Joseph E WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Fred WilsonMr. Thomas WimberlyMr. and Mrs. Bob WoodburnMs. Michele C. WoodsMr. Michael J. WoodwardMs. Deborah WrightRev. John Wurster and

Mrs. Deborah BurksMs. Patsy D. YeagerMrs. C.J. YeomanMr. and Mrs. Dow Zabolio

joy up to $99Mrs. Marion AdkinsAmazonSmile FoundationMr. and Mrs. David AmendMr. Steven ArdMr. Jerry AucoinMs. Lynda AycockMr. and Mrs. J. Allen BarnhillMr. Matthew BaronitisBayou Manor ResidentsMs. Kathleen BellahMs. Loretta BlockMr. and Mrs. George BobbittMs. Judy BollingMr. and Mrs. Thomas L. BookerMr. and Mrs. Philip H.

Boudreaux, IIIMrs. Burnette BoyettMrs. Skip BrittonMs. Betty S. BrownMrs. Gene BrownMr. and Mrs. Robert BrownMs. Judy E. BucherMs. Linda BurchMr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. CaughronMr. and Mrs. John CavenderMrs. Elizabeth ChapmanMr. Patrick CourtneyMr. Guy J. CrucianMrs. Nita DavisMr. and Mrs. Mark P. DayMr. and Mrs. Henry DeanMs. Patricia DeckertMrs. Suzy DelmoreMs. Patricia DicksonMr. and Mrs. Donald DobeshMr. and Mrs. Bill DodsonMs. Tanya DominguezMr. and Mrs. W. Blake DominguezMs. Margaret DonaldsonMrs. Doritha DouglasMr. Charles F. DunkinMr. and Mrs. G. Serpell EdwardsMr. Leonard Emge

Mr. and Mrs. Ole G. EnglesMs. Lina T. EstrellaMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey EveristMrs. Sara FielderMr. and Mrs. Delbert ForeMr. and Mrs. W.B. FreemanFriends of CCSC (5)Mr. and Mrs. Charles FulwilerMs. Cynthia A. GabrielMs. Christina GaribayMs. June GentryMs. Janet GiannoniMr. Christian A. GibsonMr. and Mrs. Robert GriffinMs. Melinda L. HallMrs. Carolyn B. HamiltonMs. Janette Johnson HearneMr. and Mrs. Lynn HippMr. and Mrs. John B. HowardMs. Pamela HowardMr. and Mrs. P.H. HughesMr. and Mrs. Glenn HumphressMs. Gwendolyn JoekelMs. Joan JohnsonMr. Donald JonesMrs. Kathy KahrhoffMrs. Eunice KallarackalMs. Sharon L. KannDr. and Mrs. James KemperMrs. Deborah Garr KiddMr. and Mrs. Stephen KirkMs. Ann Marie KnauthMr. and Mrs. Tor KragasKroger Food StoresMr. and Mrs. Kirby LammersMs. Meredith LangleyMr. and Mrs. Thomas H. LewisMrs. Cheryl LonguetMr. and Mrs. Michael LumanMs. Marilyn K MartinMrs. Dorothy B. McCaineMs. Linda McCallisterMs. Jackie McCoyOnalee H. McEwenMr. and Mrs. William McNamaraMs. Marty MooreMrs. Rosalon A. MoorheadMr. and Mrs. Gordon NevilleMs. Rose NilesMiki Lusk NortonMrs. Margaret PackMs. Joan PanuskaRev. and Mrs. Hugh ParsonsMrs. Elizabeth Brumley ProchnowMr. and Mrs. Charles ReavisMs. Mary RinaldiDrs. Alejandro and Lynn RosasMs. Wanda SchaffnerMrs. Madeline SchmittMs. Constance SechelskiMr. and Mrs. Eugene ShepherdShell Oil Company Foundation

(A. Schrader)Mrs. Ruth SicilianoMs. Susan SilvusMs. Eileen F. SimonsMrs. Mary SingletonMr. and Mrs. Heath SkinnerMr. and Mrs. Dale SmithMr. and Mrs. Clarence P. StanleyMs. Nancy StephensonMr. and Mrs. John Mark StoryMr. and Mrs. Tom SuttonMr. Philip TardyMs. Gail ToalsonMs. Barbara ToombsMr. and Mrs. George Tyson, Jr.Mrs. Carolyn H. VestalMrs. Amanda VillanuevaMr. Clinton Wells, Jr.Ms. Ann B. WernetMr. and Mrs. Christopher WhittenMs. Carol J. WilsonMr. and Mrs. Ray WinburnMrs. Barbara WisecupMr. and Mrs. Donald WomackMs. Joyce WoodwardArista Zaczek

Michelle Shonbeck

Dear CCSC Friend,

This first newsletter issue has great metrics of the prior year’s

program results. You can read on the “Year In Review” insert

how many people received food packages, the pounds of fresh

produce harvested from the garden, and other important

numbers.

I sometimes forget to share and highlight another statistic: the

percentage of your dollar that goes directly to these services.

It’s usually around 90%. For every $1 you donate, about 90

cents goes to the programs, and if you’re familiar with the phil-

anthropic world, you know that’s a superb value.

Here are a few stories on how those donations were put to use

this past year:

• The single mother of a 9-year old boy used to work 70 hours/

week just to pay rent and keep food on the table. Thanks to

the Martha’s Way program, she’s down to a realistic 40 hours/

week, leaving her with more time to be a mom.

• An older gentleman who had to quit his job due to a stroke

was challenged trying to live off his social security check,

so he skimped on food to pay for his medications. Then he

found CCSC, and we now provide him with the food he

needs to stretch his dollars each month. The fresh produce

from our garden is like a magical gift because he doesn’t have

a grocery store in his neighborhood.

• And then there was the first grader with behavioral problems

who was on the brink of being asked to leave his school. Our

volunteers walked in to screen the vision of these students,

and once this child was given a pair of glasses, his behavioral

problems vanished. He simply couldn’t see, and thanks to

CCSC’s Louise J. Moran Vision Care program, we were able

to solve his problem.

Thank you for your financial gifts. They are not just contri-

butions to this ministry, but investments in the lives of people

who struggle in our community. Thanks be to God that we can

alleviate the suffering of so many.

In Christ,

Michelle Shonbeck, Executive Director

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MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) is to serve the poor, hungry, disabled and otherwise needy while respecting their religious, ethnic or cultural differences. CCSC was created out of faith and founded in the belief that we are called to help all God’s children heart to heart and hand in hand.

Christian Community Service Center is fortunate to have Tonja Rodriguez serving in

the role of Board President this year.

In her professional life, Tonja is a CPA with Harper and Pearson Company. She and her

husband, Joel, have made their faith home at First Christian Church for many years.

At CCSC, Tonja has been involved on varied levels: volunteering at the Emergency

Services-Southwest program, attending special events, and participating on both the

Finance Committee and Endowment Board.

Looking ahead to this year, Tonja reflects, “My passion, both personally and profes-

sionally, is working with non-profit organizations in meeting the needs of others. It is

a privilege to be associated with CCSC. Michelle and the rest of the staff run an out-

standing organization, serving and ministering to clients according to the mission and

making it easy for volunteers to participate. I am honored to serve as Board President

and am excited about the wonderful things in store for CCSC this year.”

meet tonja rodriguez, 2017 board president

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Volunteer SpotlightThe Kiwanis Club of Houston has been a faithful vol-

unteer group helping with Jingle Bell Express and Back

To School for over twenty years. Gilbert Godbold and

John Reed are two members who help maintain this

important relationship. When volunteering with these

programs, members of the Kiwanis Club have an oppor-

tunity to give their time, build relationships, and to be “a

small part of the large group making a difference in the

lives of the needy,” says Gilbert. CCSC is grateful to the

Kiwanis Club of Houston and all the other groups that

help our programs and events meet the needs of those

in our community.

VOLUNTEER NEEDSCCSC has the wonderful blessing of being able to offer fresh

produce to clients visiting both of our food pantries. The

CCSC Garden produces a wide array of fruits and vegetables

that many clients would not have access to otherwise. Through

the dedicated efforts of the garden volunteers, CCSC is making

a difference in our community and we would love your help. If

you are interested in volunteering in the garden or serving cli-

ents in other areas please contact Kate Gallup at 713-961-3993

or kgallup@ccschouston.org.

Members of the Kiwanis Club do some heavy lifting, loading Back To School event supplies to transport to the event’s host site, Faith Lutheran Church.

Sunshine Resale Shop5413 Bellaire Blvd. @ Chimney Rock

(Bellaire Triangle Shopping Center!)

OPEN: Monday – Saturday 10 am to 5 pm • 713-665-4000

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50% offAll Regular Clothing!

(Every Mon., Wed. & Sat.)

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Surprise Savings!

(Thursdays)

SENIOR CITIZENS

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One coupon per purchase.(All sales & coupons exclude

consignment items)Expires: 5/1/2017

CCSC 2016 YEAR IN REVIEWAbout CCSC

The Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) is a coalition of churches working to reduce the effects of poverty in the local community. Our Christ-centered ministry accomplishes this through various resources: volunteerism, in-kind donations, operating a resale shop, and cash donations from the private, nongovernmental sector to include church, individual, foundation and corporate support.

The ministry’s focus is to apply core business principles to the accomplishment of its mission so the agency is returning value to the community in an efficient and effective manner.

A Client StoryAt first glance, Clara is not someone you might expect to be a CCSC client. She is college educated, professionally experienced, and her family has maintained their southwest Houston home for two generations. She is the 51-year-old single mother of four, ranging from adulthood to age 10, with her oldest son currently serving in the military. Life threw her a curve ball, however: Clara’s 26-year-old daughter was born with special needs and requires round-the-clock care.

For some time, Clara maintained her career and afforded professional medical attention for her daughter, but recently needed to become full-time caretaker. When living on a fixed income, any small, unexpected expense can create a financial crisis. As a result, she has visited Emergency Services-Central on varied occasions for help with groceries, hygiene items and gently-used clothing. This helps stretch her own resources. On one occasion, Clara requested CCSC help paying a high electricity bill.

Clara knows that someday she will return to work, hopefully in her chosen field of communications. To prepare for that, she has accessed CCSC’s JobNet program and is diligently searching for low-cost medical services for her daughter. More than anything, she wants to be self-sufficient. “It is a humbling experience to ask for help. You feel inadequate. But the team at CCSC has always worked in a way that allows me to keep my dignity, emotions and spirit intact.” In our ministry, she has found her temporary safety net.

Help in uncertain times.Hope for the future.Encouragement along the way.This is how CCSC makes a difference.

How We HelpBasic Needs 10,816 unduplicated persons served CCSC provides community members in crisis immediate relief with every day necessities. Emergency Services-Central and Emergency Services-Southwest offer food, clothing, hygiene items and financial assistance, helping our neighbors avoid homelessness and substandard living conditions.

Employment 804 unduplicated clients served Our organization invests in individuals interested in reaching self-sufficiency through hard work. JobNet helps unemployed and underemployed persons access job search tools and provides skill-building training. Martha’s Way cultivates talented entrepreneurs through hands-on vocational training and job leads.

Youth Services 11,417 children served CCSC supports children and teens, one of our most vulnerable populations. Back To School promotes academic preparedness; Jingle Bell Express addresses play, literacy and hunger; and the Louise J. Moran Vision Care Program provides vision-related services to underprivileged students.

Christian Community Service Center

Contact us at 713-961-3993or at ccschouston.org

Why CCSC Matters

In 2016, CCSC touched lives in the following ways:

30,278 Clients were supplied with nutritious food packages * 841 Households received electricity, water, natural gas or rent assistance 285 Persons received medical assistance for eyeglasses, dental services or prescription medication 7,886 Persons were provided with gently-used clothing * 3,156 Pounds of produce was harvested for clients at the CCSC Garden 532 Job-seekers attended workshops, computer training and coaching sessions, with 26% gaining employment; 216 clients created personalized development strategies with the Client Services Connector 369 Motivated entrepreneurs participated in a 42- hour unique vocational training program; 47 job leads were shared with graduates 6,603 Students started the academic year with new school supplies and school attire 2,776 Children received new toys, books and family food packages for Christmas 2,038 Students received vision screening; 497 were provided professional eye exams with 455 receiving new prescription glasses *Includes duplication

Volunteer ImpactVolunteers are vital to the success of all CCSC endeavors. Whether interviewing and assessing the needs of clients, giving eye exams, enhancing resumes, distributing school supplies or serving on a fundraising committee, each volunteer makes a great impact on the community.

In 2016, 2,783 persons contributed 43,458 volunteer hours across the organization. Of those, 333 individuals were involved in on-going roles. In the state of Texas, the estimated value of these donated hours is $1,091,242, yet their impact is priceless.

Funds generated by sales at the Sunshine Resale Shop help propel the mission of CCSC. The high quality, donated merchandise available for purchase includes furniture, jewelry, clothes and household goods. In 2016, sales of donated items netted $34,369, allowing more clients to be served through CCSC programs.

CCSC held two events this year to raise funds and increase community relationships: The Azalea Dinner in the spring and Grow, Gather & Give! in the fall.

Our organization intentionally maintains diverse funding streams, as noted in the adjacent chart.

Development

In-Kind Gifts28%

Individuals18%

CCSC Churches

14%

Sunshine Resale Shop13%

Foundations12%

Events8%

CCSC Endowment4%

Corporations / Clubs3%

(unaudited)

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The smiling face and warm welcome job seekers receive when they walk

through the JobNet door comes from the Office Assistant. JobNet offers a

supportive environment for job seekers who come for skill-building work-

shops, computer training, job leads, resume development, and access to

office equipment. The Office Assistant keeps it all running smoothly - one

of JobNet’s most critical positions! In addition to warmly greeting guests,

duties include answering phones, maintaining client files and scheduling

appointments. Openings are available for weekly 3 hour shifts. For more

information about how you can help, contact Kate Gallup at (713) 961-3996

x211 or volunteer@ccschouston.org.

JOBNET

Emergency Services-Southwest helps many individuals. On a

recent rainy morning, a mature gentlemen walked in seeking

assistance with food. Due to a job loss, he had become homeless

and was living out of his truck. He shared that he had applied

for jobs but needed prescription eyeglasses to get hired. We

were able to help him access services for glasses in December,

EMERGENCY SERVICES–SOUTHWESTwhich has propelled him forward. In January, he visited again

for food assistance but also informed us that, although he is

still homeless, he has found employment and has hope for the

future. He expressed heartfelt gratitude and said he would not

know what to do without agencies like CCSC.

In an average month, the clothing room at Emergency Services-

Central is visited 254 times by clients in need. Clothing is the

second most utilized service, trailing only food. Low income

families often lack the funds needed to purchase apparel, so

many items in their closets are inadequate or quickly outgrown

by children. The clothing room constantly needs to be restocked.

Items in all sizes for men, women and children include shirts,

pants, skirts, coats, shoes, undergarments and accessories. If you

are interested in giving your gently-used clothes to CCSC clients,

contact Courtney Hagen at emergency_1@ccschouston.org.

EMERGENCY SERVICES–CENTRAL

Our unique vocational training program has spanned 13 years and equipped 1,394 graduates with the skills needed to run their own businesses. Now available in five locations across Houston, the three-segment, 42-hour curriculum covers “hands on” technical classes, personal development and business skills. Many of the women and men who participate in Martha’s Way have significant barriers to tra-ditional employment, including limited formal education, language barriers, affordable childcare challenges, and lim-ited transportation options. Nevertheless, they have strong will-power, motivation to work, and an inspiring entrepre-neurial spirit.

MARTHA’S WAY

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Will your Employer Double your Donation to ccSc?Many companies offer dollar-for-dollar matching funds to charitable organizations that their employees or retirees support. Some companies will also match your volunteer hours with a financial contribution. Is yours one? To maximize the impact of your donation to CCSC, check with you employer’s HR or benefits department to find out how to submit a matching gift request. As a public charity recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, CCSC is eligible for most matching gift programs.

Some participating corporations include: Bank of America, BP, Bristow Group, Chevron, EOG Resources, ExxonMobil, GE, Halliburton, JP Morgan Chase, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Prudential, Shell, Williams Co.

CCSCWISH LIST

EMERGENCy SERVICES – CENTRAL

Can Openers for Food Pantry Clients (continuous need) $1/ea.

EMERGENCy SERVICES – SOUTHWEST

Children’s Activity Table And Chairs $125

Can Openers for Food Pantry Clients (continuous need) $1/ea.

CCSC GARDEN

Tomato/Pepper Cages (set of 10) $60

Key Lime Tree $40

Avocado Tree $50

yOUTH SERVICES

Jingle Bell Express & Back To School Bulk Boxes (48 x 40 x 36) $278 / 10 pack

Jingle Bell Express - Book Boxes (12 x 12 x 12) $75 / 60 pack

Back To School – Large Boxes (18 x 18 x 24) $102.40 / 50 pack

JOBNET

HP P2035 Printer $350

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Gently Used/Good Condition Standard Size 36” Refrigerator for Breakroom

CCSC’s Wish List reflects unbudgeted items that would be very handy “extras” to help carry out the organization’s mission. Thank you for your help!

Baker Botts, L.L.P.Bellaire United Methodist ChurchBissonnet Elementary Southwest

SchoolsBrookfield Office PropertiesCatholic Life Insurance, Branch 87CenterPoint EnergyCharlie EcholsChick-Fil-A, Holcombe and Buffalo

SpeedwayDuane SmithExtreme Air Conditioning

Services, Inc.

Fiesta MartHaltmar FamilyJohn StrawnKevin O’DonnellKolache ShoppeLamar High School Swim TeamMelanie SmithMomentum BMWPanera Bread #4114Poe ElementarySt. Luke’s United Methodist Church

Wood ShopSt. Martin’s Episcopal Church

St. Philip Presbyterian Church: Kids Against Hunger

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church & School

Village of TanglewoodWest University United Methodist ChurchYoga One

A special “Thank You” also goes to all churches and organizations that provide CCSC with gifts from organized food, clothing, hygiene, and/or shoe drives on a regular basis.

THANKS TO IN-KIND DONORSA donation of goods or services is an excellent way to help our organization achieve its mission. Here is a list of CCSC’s recent in-kind contributors. (If we missed your group, please let us know so we can recognize you in the next newsletter.)

Flexible eye glasses in cool colors are available.

Cover Story continued from page 1

Gifts received October through December 2016

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in mEmory of:C.J. Adkins

Dr. and Mrs. Ralph WeaverLouise Baker

First Christian Church Christian Women’s Fellowship

Mr. Kenneth E. BensonMr. and Mrs. Douglas Benson

Brian BorskiMr. and Mrs. Bill Lamont

H.L. Britton Mr. Gregory Davis

Jay Brouthers Mrs. Betty Brouthers

Dell Bryant Mr. Russell Pitman

Kenneth Clarke Mrs. Barbara Clarke Mrs. Celia Zamadics

Dorothy and Alex Constantino Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Precourt

Dorothy Constantino Ms. Violette Maldonado

James F. Fields Mr. E.K. Salls, Jr.

Danny Floyd Mr. and Mrs. John Boehm

Miss Elizabeth Freeman Ms. Kathy Ellis

Randy Gorham Mr. Andrew Weaver

Mavis Greif Mrs. Rose Anderson

Jay Gunn Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cardinale

Henry Halbach Joseph J. Halbach, Jr.

Robert M. Henderson Mrs. Gail Henderson

Verne and Gene Hensley Mr. and Mrs. James Jensen

Ana James Mr. John James

Reverend John T. KingJesse T. & Jodie E. King Foundation

Mr. Albert Kister Mrs. Emily Kister Barre

Patricia Long Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Duncan

Mitchell A. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bodin

Victor Moellering Mrs. Barbara Moellering

Joseph (Joey) Mooneyham Mrs. Rose Anderson Mrs. Nell Boland Gregory and Donna Gilbert Shirley and Otis Maresh Jaquelyn Miller Mr. Barry D. Robertson

W. T. and Louise J. Moran W. T. and Louise J. Moran Foundation

James T. Nicolaou Ms. Karen Nicolaou

Margaret Rahner Jan Spreen

Betty Robertson Mr. and Mrs. David Robertson

Resa Robertson Ms. Mary Choroszy

Reverend J. Dean Robinson Friends of CCSC Mrs. Beverly Robinson

Terry Sheffield Mr. and Mrs. Brian Davis

Susanna Sullivan Mrs. Louanne Sullivan

Donald Thetford Mrs. Rose Anderson

Fr. Vince Thompson, C.S.B. Mr. David Fowler

Lucie Todd Mr. John Boehm

Linda Watson Mr. and Mrs. Scott Shonbeck

Mr. and Mrs. Byron WelchMr. and Mrs. Steve McCampbell

Pat Witte Kirk and Beth Bruce

in Honor of:Guinn Blackwell-Eaggleson

Mr. and Mrs. Paul ChesterMr. and Mrs. Jim Blanke

Mr. and Mrs. John BlankeBarbara Boehm

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Boehm

Diann BoehmMr. and Mrs. John C. Boehm

John C. Boehm, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John C. Boehm

Philip S. BoehmMr. and Mrs. John C. Boehm

Gus BrannMr. and Mrs. Edward Thorn, III

Mr. and Mrs. Jim BrattonWilliam and Jane Lee

Mr. and Mrs. Mike BureyMr. and Mrs. Bob Burns

Bebe Burns’ BirthdayMr. Bob Burns

Valerie L. BurnsMr. and Mrs. Laurence Burns, Jr.

Diane ChrapkiewiczMr. John Dominici

Mary Ann CrabbDr. and Mrs. Ralph Weaver

Richard Cruse’s BirthdayMs. Elizabeth Cruse

Mrs. R.E. CunninghamScott, Amy, Philip and Rachel Cunningham

Dan and Kathy DanheimDrs. Evan and Penelope Pivalizza

Jane EixmannGrace United Church of Christ

Mr. and Mrs. Robert EstillWilliam and Jane Lee

Mr. and Mrs. Joe EvansKenneth and Sallie Schwenke

Bill GallagherMr. and Mrs. John C. Boehm

Loren M. GoensRay and Jennifer Goens

James and Hariette GrayMs. Carol CollMs. Laurie B. McRobbie

Hariette GrayMr. James Gray

Emily GriffinMs. Sarah BottomleyMrs. Deborah Leighton

Lamar and Warren HallMs. Ann Winters

Anne HollomanMs. Jane Eixmann

James R. HuttonW.T. and Sally Slick

Marcia JamesMr. and Mrs. David BrakebillMrs. Jane HansenMs. Janice Meyer

Rev. Keatan King and Rev. Nathan CarlinWilliam and Jane Lee

Mark and Mary KnoyMr. John M. Best

Mr. Gottlieb A. KohliMr. and Mrs. Mike Lecocke

Martin KumaraperuMrs. Chandrani Fernando

Neil KumaraperuMrs. Chandrani Fernando

Jane and Lee LarkinMr. and Mrs. Robert EstillWilliam and Jane Lee

Debbie LeoMr. and Mrs. Paul Chester

Jane and Bill LeeMr. and Mrs. Robert Estill

Carol and Charles LucasMr. and Mrs. Robert Estill

Mimi McGeheeMr. and Mrs. Jim Wiggins

Rev. Patrick Miller’s 50th BirthdayMrs. Maria GramatgesMs. Victoria MatthewsMr. and Mrs. Scott ShonbeckSteve and Cristina Vetrano

Audrey J. MosesMr. Robb Edwin Moses

My Book ClubMrs. Nancy Loncarich

My Saturday Night Dinner GroupMs. Roxi Dainty

Mandy NathanMr. and Mrs. Robert J. Lunn

Mr. and Mrs. Don NazarenusMrs. Chandrani Fernando

Mr. and Mrs. Lance Olinde, Sr.Hsao Hsien and Tricia Chio

Hugh and Fannie ParkerMs. Dorothy Fontana

Mr. and Mrs. Marshall PaskettMr. and Mrs. Bob Burns

Dr. Ourania A. PreventzaMr. Benjamin Cheong

Miss Christine RinehartMr. and Mrs. Bob Burns

Mr. Omar RouchonWilliam and Jane Lee

Guadalupe RodriguezMs. Doris Rodriguez

Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. RorschachMrs. Virginia Rorschach

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. RorschachMrs. Virginia Rorschach

Phillip H. SantamariaMr. Joseph W. Santamaria

Mr. and Mrs. Bob SeligMr. and Mrs. Bob Burns

Mr. Chris SeligMr. and Mrs. Bob Burns

Mr. and Mrs. Jon SeligMr. and Mrs. Bob Burns

Mr. and Mrs. Phil SeligMr. and Mrs. Bob Burns

Mr. William SingErick Ragni

Elzbieta SklodowskiMr. and Mrs. John C. Boehm

Pastor Jeff SmithMs. Patricia Tilton

Liz StephensMr. and Mrs. Bob BurnsMadison TraftonDr. Michael Metzger

Dot UllrichMrs. Loren Goens

Beth and James WigginsMr. and Mrs. Hugh Lewis

Rev. John Wurster and Mrs. Deb BurksWilliam and Jane Lee

Visitors to First Christian ChurchChristina HuntZack MuhiaRev. Michiko NishinosonoDevra SingerCrystal StyersBethany Wesson

The Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) is an award-winning, community-based non-profit organization serving the southwest Houston community. Incorporated in 1980,

CCSC has grown to encompass a coalition of 40 churches united in service to the needy.

Bellaire United Methodist ChurchBering Drive Church of Christ

Bethany Christian ChurchChrist the King Lutheran Church

ChristChurch PresbyterianCovenant Church

Faith Lutheran ChurchFirst Christian Church

First Evangelical Lutheran ChurchFirst Seventh Day Baptist Church

Grace United Church of ChristHoly Ghost Catholic Church

Kindred ChurchPathways Church

Pilgrim Lutheran ChurchRice Temple Baptist ChurchRiver Oaks Baptist ChurchSharpstown Baptist Church

Southwest Presbyterian ChurchSt. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

St. Anne Catholic Community St. Francis of Assisi Catholic ChurchSt. John the Divine Episcopal Church

St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church

St. Luke’s United Methodist ChurchSt. Mark’s Episcopal Church

St. Martin’s Episcopal ChurchSt. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

St. Michael Catholic ChurchSaint Paul Presbyterian ChurchSt. Peter Claver Catholic ChurchSt. Philip Presbyterian ChurchSt. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

St. Theresa Catholic ChurchSt. Thomas’ Episcopal Church

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic ChurchWatersEdge Community ChurchWest University Baptist Church

West University United Methodist ChurchWestminster United Methodist Church

Christian Community Service CenterP. O. Box 27924Houston, TX 77227-7924Connections, CCSC’s quarterly newsletter, is designed to keep you in touch with CCSC’s mission, ministries, events, member churches and volunteers.

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