Kinney Program

On January, 18, 2010, people of all ages and backgrounds will come together to improve lives, bridge social barriers, and move our nation closer to the “Beloved Community” that Dr. King envisioned. Dr. Martin Luther King devoted his life’s work to causes of equality and social justice. He taught that through nonviolence and service to one another, problems such as hunger and homelessness, prejudice and discrimination can be overcome. Dr. King’s teachings can continue to guide us in addressing our nation’s most pressing needs—poverty, economic insecurity, job loss and education.

Volunteer with Americans across the nation on the 2010 King Day of Service and make a real difference in your community.  ~ http://www.mlkday.gov/

To celebrate the day, Rhodes will be hosting a series of service opportunities, including an MLK Birthday Party and Educational Workshop for local elementary students and a day of service at sites throughout Memphis. Volunteers are needed for 4 service sites, including Youth Villages, Door of Hope, Civil Rights Museum, and BRIDGES USA. To sign up, contact Lindsey Gibson at 901-843-3498 or email at gibsonL1@rhodes.edu.

Title: GETWELL Film Screening
Location: FJ-A
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2009-11-17

Come see this documentary about the Church Health Center! 

“Getwell” is the story of the Church Health Center, the nation’s largest faith-based health clinic and its inspirational leader G. Scott Morris, M.D., M.Div. as they face the increasingly difficult task of providing health care for the working poor in Memphis, Tn. With a broad-based focus on primary care, prevention, body and spirit and political activism, the Church Health Center has become the model for the rest of the nation affecting real change for the increasing numbers of uninsured Americans across the country – and miraculously doing it one person at a time.”

My favorite event of the YEAR!!!!! -

Under The Big Top Halloween Party is on Saturday, October 31, 2009 from 9pm-1am at Bridges - 477 N. 5th Street (Behind St. Jude @ 5th Street & Auction).  Check out all the details at www.friendsforlifecorp.org/halloween<http://www.friendsforlifecorp.org/halloween<http://www.friendsforlifecorp.org/halloween<http://www.friendsforlifecorp.org/halloween>>
VOLUNTEER for this! It is so much fun!!! Check out the website or email Gina.Fortner@freindsforlifecorp.org<mailto:Gina.Fortner@freindsforlifecorp.org> You won’t miss any Halloween parties here b/c there is an early shift!

Youth Villages is looking for LOTS of voluteers to help out with their Haunted House fundraiser over the next few weeks. 

Volunteer Shifts:

Weeknights 5:30-10 pm

Friday and Saturday 5:30-midnight

Volunteers will attend a brief orientation on Sunday, 10/4 at 3pm at the Trinity Commons Shopping Center
Volunteers needed to:
Scare!!!
Take Tickets!
Usher!
Prep makeup for Actors!

   Contact Megan Hulgan (a Rhodes grad) @ Megan.Hulgan@YouthVillages.org

Want to learn more about Kinney? Now’s your chance!

KINNEY AWARENESS WEEK is Mon. Sept. 28 - Sat. Oct. 3, and we’ve lined up the following events to bring attention to all of the wonderful opportunities that each area has to offer!

-Monday, Refugee Empowerment Program 3-7 (Multilingual and Multinational)

-Tuesday, Souper Contact - 3:30-5:30 (Hunger and Homelessness)
Memphis Family Shelter - 6:30-8:00 (Hunger and Homelessness)

KIPP Volunteer Training (Mentoring and Education)
Big Brothers Big Sisters Training (Mentoring and Education)

-Wednesday, GLBT Documentary “Dangerous Living” - 9:00pm in East Village Lodge (GLBT Advocacy)

-Thursday, Blue Coast Burrito Fundraiser Night 4-8 pm (The Arts)

-Friday, Rest and Reflect

-Saturday, Habitat for Humanity Building Day (Hunger and Homelessness)
Women’s Service Plunge (Women’s Services)
Cypress and KIPP Mural Day (The Arts)

Title: National March For Equality
Location: Our nation\’s capitol
Link out: Click here
Description: A march dedicated to equal protection for LGBT people across the U.S.
Start Date: 2009-10-10
End Date: 2009-10-11