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WALK. PLEDGE. CARE.

 

Please join us for the Upcoming

Walk for the Homeless. . .

 

You can make a difference in the lives of the homeless by joining the Carpenter's Place 2010 Walk for the Homeless!  It's Easy!  Ask family, friends, neighbors,   co-workers and classmates to help you help the homeless.  Their generosity will provide the tools for rebuilding the lives of homeless men and women through Carpenter's Place programs.  To learn more about the event, to register or  make a donation, visit our Walk for the Homeless Page!

 

 

WANT A $1,500 SCHOLARSHIP?    Walk For The Homeless!!

Sign up and collect pledges to help the homeless and you could win a $1,500 scholarship! The student who collects the most, WINS!  There are no academic requirements for the Morrissey Family Businesses scholarship competition. For more information . . .

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Scholarship Application Form

Register Online for the Walk and check the box that you will be participating in the Scholarship Competition!

For more information, contact Joan at:  (815) 964-4105 Ext. 216

   

 

 

 

 

 

Carpenter's Place Hope In Focus HOUSE OF PORTRAITS was unveiled at a reception held on Thursday, June 17, 2010, at Jim Spelman's Studio.  Thank you to all who attended.  

Please watch this website for future viewing locations  for the display.

The outside of the House features portraits taken in our community and represent people from all age groups and walks of life.

The inside features inspiration stories of hope and gratitude.

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOUSE OF PORTRAIT Designers:  Photographer, Jim Spelman, and Architect, Joe Zimmer at the unveiling.

To the HOUSE OF PORTRAIT Sponsors, thank you for making this display possible and for bringing Hope into Focus in our Community!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carpenter's Place Celebrates 10thAnniversary on June 10th, 2010

What could be more appropriate than celebrating the 10th anniversary of the founding of Carpenter's Place on the 10th day of the 10th year of the new millennium?   It was a wonderful celebration filled with the memories of all those who have come through the doors at Carpenter's Place to give and receive the gift of love, recovery and hope!  Thank you to the committee for their extraordinary work to make this a special night we will always remember.

Please enjoy a few moments from that night . . .  

Founding members from left Dennis and Stacey Barsema, Cathy and Al Barsema, and Board President Lou Setter.

What a wonderful turnout.

   

Thank you to our emcee, Mike Robinson who did a terrific job! Executive Director, Kay Larrick, honors Chairman of the Board and former Executive Director, Al Barsema
   

CP Staff from left:  Yvonna Dalton, Patty Quinn, Christine Manely, Terry Griffeth, Dell Lewis, and Denise Fletcher. CP Staff from left:  Andrew Edwards and fiance Cari Novak with Carrie Bohling and husband Josh.

Please watch this website for events to celebrate our 10th year throughout the next 12 months. 

 

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