Community Service meets the 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Thursday of each month.
Chris Mielke, Committee Chair
Cindy Stevens, Outreach Coordinator
We are committed to serving our community through projects, outreach services, fundraising and donations.
Join our thriving community service groups, it's a great way to make connections with Seasider members and our community!
We are always looking for passionate people to lead us in new ways to better our community, have an idea, let us know!
COMMUNITY SERVICE
The big news for December is our Holiday Market on December 6th from 9 till 1 at the Community Center. We are finishing our crafts & displays. WE STILL NEED GENTLY USED DONATIONS.
Remember we will have a Bake Sale so plan to bake a treat such as cookies, candy or small nut breads.
The downstairs kitchen will be open on Friday, December 5th to accept early baked items.
BE SURE TO WATCH FOR A NEWS BLAST ON DECEMBER 1ST WITH ALL THE FINAL DETAILS OF THE MARKET FOR SET UP & WORKERS.
Our outreach for December continues: We will make ham & cheese sandwiches Wednesday, December 3rd at Cindy’s house on Bravado.
A regular Community Service meeting will be on Thursday, December 11th to make peanut butter & jelly sandwiches for St. George’s Table & discuss the results of the Holiday Market. Any questions please email, call or text me: Chris Mielke, Community Service Chair
COMMUNITY SERVICE OUTREACH
Please consider donating financially to worthy causes during this “Season of Giving.” Giving Tuesday, is December 2 this year. You might consider Seasider supported charities – St. George Table, South Florida Soup Kitchen and Assistance Foundation, St. Ann’s Place Outreach Center, The Lord’s Place, Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition, Ryan’s Cases for Smiles, Wounded Vets and the Rotary Scholarship Fund. You are welcome to note on your donation that you are a Seasider, so they know we are sending our love.
Ryan Cases for Smiles
Seasider member, Marilyn Degler (marilynpbs@aol.com) is looking for volunteers to help iron and package pillow cases for kids who are in the hospital. You can take some and iron at your own home or is anyone interested in an ironing/movie watching party? Girls want to have fun!
Shoebox Project
HB Jones, is collecting empty shoe boxes for Samaritan's Purse. Boxes are used to ship gifts to children around the world. If you have empty shoe boxes please bring to the luncheon or contact either HB Jones 561-371-1656 or Carol Miller at 217-778-5960 and Carol will pick them up.
Reading to Children
Please consider reading to children through the Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition. We are partnered with nearby schools. The Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition provides the training. If you are interested in finding out more from the Seasiders who have been involved in this project, email Cindy Stevens.
The Lord’s Place
The Lord’s Place is committed to helping people raise themselves out of homelessness through their programs and services. Please consider serving in Joshua’s Café, helping clients improve reading /math skills, help with resumes and mock interviews or participate in a women’s cooking activity. Please contact Cindy Stevens.
Community Service Projects Chris Mielke, Coordinator
Chris Mielke
Coordinator
Holiday Market
&
Bazaar Crafts
Chris Mielke
Coordinator
Community Service Outreach Cindy Stevens, Coordinator
Fundraising
Holiday Market
Chris Mielke
Kendra Zizzamia
Coordinators
Annual Bazaar
Georgette Kauhane
Anna Carter
Coordinators
Bake Sales
Janet Kortnhaus-Salmon
Maura DeReuil
Cathy Breese
Coordinators
Flower Sales
Georgette Kauhane
Coordinator
Raffle Tickets
&
Luncheon Beverage Sales
Chris Mielke
Coordinator
Collections
Stuffed Animals
&
Corresponding Story Books
Cindy Herman
Coordinator