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 by Carol Price Spurling, OMC,
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, 208-669-0763
Bring your reusable bags and then donate your dime refund to our recipient of the month! September: Sigma Tau Delta First Book Program
October: Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse
November: Humane Society of the Palouse - awarded $432
December: Sojourners’ Alliance
January: Alliance House, Sojourners Alliance, Humane Society of the Palouse, Backyard Harvest
Dime in Time: Palouse HIV Consortium
By Judy Stone, PHC Assistant Director
The Palouse HIV Consortium (PHC) is thrilled to have been awarded the Moscow Food Co-Op’s “A Dime in Time” grant for March, 2010, and to have the opportunity to share information about our organization with you. Our Consortium is a community-based, non-profit corporation assisting persons living with HIV in Whitman County to access appropriate and competent healthcare and social services necessary to maximize their health, self-sufficiency, self-esteem, and quality of life. The Palouse HIV Consortium was formed in 2001 as a community organization under the Whitman County Health Department in order to be eligible for Washington State and Federal grants to assist persons living with HIV. In late 2008, the Health Department decided the restrictions placed on these monies no longer allowed them to be used to meet the specific needs of people living in a rural county. Subsequently, in January, 2009, the Palouse HIV Consortium severed its financial association with the Health Department and became a Washington State and Federal non-profit corporation. In these times of dwindling resources, the PHC has come to rely completely on donations from individuals and grants from local agencies such as the Moscow Food Co-Op. Through our efforts and the support of people who care, we have seen many lives changed for the better. This past year we have been able to help pay for a wide range of services to meet needs not met by any other resource, including dental and medical care, food, nutritional supplements, medications, rental assistance, utilities, transportation, car tires, and a birth certificate. From the onset, agencies in nearby Idaho counties were part of the “Palouse” Consortium, although the funding available to each state’s clients came through each state separately. The Palouse HIV Consortium now has the autonomy to assist people living in Latah County, if there is a need and if funding will allow this.
For more information, contact Lavonne Hall, Director or Judy Stone, Assistant Director at:
Palouse HIV Consortium
P.O. Box 1013
Pullman, WA 99163
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February A Dime in Time Donation: Moscow CommUNITY Walk 2010
by Lynn Ate, CommUNITY Walk Planning Committee The annual Moscow CommUNITY Walk depends on the support and generosity of Moscow residents, businesses, organizations, and institutions. While much work toward making the Walk a success is accomplished by volunteer organizers and entertainers, funds are needed to provide for a community meal, the annual “unity in community” contest and award, picnic and activity supplies, as well as for publicity and fundraising. With financial support in decline this year, the February grant through the Moscow Food Coop is truly just “in time.” Moscow CommUNITY Walk buttons will also be on sale at various venues as a fundraiser for the event. The Walk’s only agenda is UNITY. By setting aside time for everyone to “walk on common ground,” we strive to promote the meaningful connections which are the very foundation of our community. We join together in friendship and acceptance of each other, regardless of our differences, to express our shared experiences as Moscow neighbors. We experience our shared humanity with the conviction that, through our varied traditions and diverse efforts, we will enhance the inclusiveness and wellbeing of our community. The fourth annual CommUNITY Walk will begin at noon at Friendship Square on Saturday, April 24, with music and community speakers. At 12:30 p.m., we will walk together with music, balloons, and banners to East City Park for an afternoon of entertainment and activities. Winners of this year’s bookmark contest will be awarded prizes, and free copies of the bookmarks will be available. Everyone is invited to join in a community meal at about 1:30 p.m. Main dishes (including vegetarian options) will be catered by Patty’s Kitchen, and community members who wish to contribute can also bring a side dish, fruit, vegetables, or dessert. If people want to drop off food or park at East City Park, there will be a shuttle running between the park and Friendship Square between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and again later in the afternoon. Those not participating in the walk are also welcome to join us at the park or to take the shuttle. Children’s activities will run throughout the afternoon, and local bands will play until approximately 3:00 p.m. All events are free and open to the public. Dime in Time January 2010: Alliance House
by Jeana Dewey, Alliance House Board Member
The Alliance House has been in our community for the past 20 years. The mission of the Alliance House is to provide a supportive safe and affordable housing opportunity to individuals living with mental illness. We encourage our residents to reach their full potential through participating in Moscow's community, employment and social service programs. We promote destigmatization of mental illness through community education and awareness. The Alliance House is a non-profit organization that operates on a skeletal annual budget with income from residents’ rent, public donations, and contributions from The United Way and Latah County. The residents of this house all have diagnosed mental illness. The house manager, the residents and community service provider’s work together to provide a nurturing and safe living environment. This situation allows the residents to live more independently than other living arrangements. The house manager helps the residents in daily living tasks, independence skills, and problem solving of daily challenges. The residents learn and practice skills to maintain their psychiatric stability and achieve their optimum level of recovery. It is estimated that 20 percent of Americans experience a mental health diagnosis within a year, and about half of the American population experience a diagnosable mental illness during a lifetime. Idaho is ranked number 49th in the nation for its expenditures towards mental health services. The World Health Organization ranks the burden of mental illness more severe than being a paraplegic. This burden is likely exacerbated by the negative stigma of mental illness and the limited assistance available. The Alliance House is proud to have the opportunity to provide service to individuals who have the capacity to lead satisfying lives. Thank you for helping us to support individuals with mental illness and allowing them to feel supported by our community.
December A Dime in Time Donations
by Stephen H. Bonnar, Executive Director, Sojourners' Alliance
Sojourners' Alliance thanks the Moscow Food Co-op for granting us the Dime in Time donation for December. Sojourners’ Alliance has been providing transitional housing for the homeless in Moscow since 1991. Our facility is able to house 12 men, four women, and two families with an average household size of four. The initial cause that leads to homelessness is due to a lack of financial resources. The root cause may be found in untreated mental health issues, substance abuse, health related problems, marital discord, legal involvement, inadequate work skills, lack of education, or loss of employment. The goal for individuals involved in our program is to begin addressing the root issues while having the security of a roof over their head and food in their belly. Our program has been running at full capacity or near capacity for the past 12 months as more individuals and families are experiencing economic hardships. The number of households receiving food from our food bank in Troy has gone from 25 households in February to 80 households for the month of November. Our Troy Thrift Store/Food Bank is able to financially support its operations through the sales of used clothing items. Our primary program, transitional housing, receives $104,000 a year in funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The remaining amount of financial support that we need to raise on a yearly basis is $136,000. Additionally, we have recently been awarded three grants totaling $179,000 for homeless prevention. These three grants are intended to help prevent households from becoming homeless by providing some rental assistance. We are working diligently at addressing homelessness, poverty, and hunger on the Palouse. The donations received from “A Dime in Time” will be used for our general operations. But even more important, the opportunity to highlight our organization helps bring about greater awareness of issues that exist in our area. Thank you! Your Dollars at Work
by Carol Spurling, Outreach and Ownership Coordinator,
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The Humane Society of the Palouse received $432 in Dime in Time money for the month of November. Thanks, everyone, for making this program one of the easiest and most environmentally thoughtful fundraisers around.
December’s Dime in Time recipient was Sojourners Alliance, and this month’s is Alliance House, an organization serving the mentally ill in our community.
Dime in Time Grant Program Download Dime in Time Grant Application [pdf] “A Dime in Time” is a community outreach and sustainability program of the Moscow Food Co-op [MFC]. It works like this: customers are given a 10 cent refund every time they bring in and re-use a tote bag or cup. Cashiers ask these customers if they’d like to donate their refund to “A Dime in Time.” "A Dime in Time" proceeds are awarded to one organization per month. The recipients are chosen by a committee composed of Co-op member volunteers, Co-op staff, and Co-op board members. Recipients write an article for the MFC Community News for their month telling about the organization and what they will do with the funds.
This program is to benefit local, non-sectarian, non-profit, and nondiscriminatory organizations whose goals complement or support the Mission Statement of the Co-op.
In order to apply for a grant please submit the application, attaching responses to the questions on a separate sheet. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be taken on a continual basis. List of Recipients: January 2010 Alliance House, Sojourners Alliance $31.10, Humane Society of the Palouse $50.54, Backyard Harvest $31.65
December 2009 Sojourners’ Alliance
November 2009 Humane Society of the Palouse $432
October 2009 Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse
September 2009 Sigma Tau Delta First Book Program
August 2009 Center for Civic Engagement at WSU $249
July 2009 Palouse Prairie School $320.30
June 2009 Palouse Land Trust/Idler's Rest $410.30
May 2009 Rendezvous Kids' Art Program $457.80
Apr. 2009 - Buy Local Moscow -
Mar. 2009 - McDonald Elementary School Garden -
Feb. 2009 - Retired Equine and Care Habitat (REACH) - $429.70
Jan. 2009 - Rural Roots - $442.00
Dec. 2008 - Community Action Partnership - $400.80
Nov. 2008 - Latah Trail - $418.80 Note: Impulse Giving amounts that are less than $25 for a given recipient will be carried over until the amount reaches that threshold.
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