* 2 commercial coffee grinders               $300 each
    * 1 commercial blender                             $300
    * 1 Beverage refrigerator                           $250
    * 1 Under-counter refrigerator                  $500
    * 1 Commercial espresso machine       $5,000
    * 3 Compartment sink                                $1,000
    * 3 lb. bag of coffee                                     $20
    * 1 Pastry display case                               $300

If you would like to sponsor any of these items! Please contact Julie Murray at  360.737.0300 ext #234 or 360.513.1103

http://http://sheltered.org/category/current-projects/  

Just mention Open House Ministries with your purchase, and %20 percent  will be donated to our shelter. Along side this fundraiser event 2 Cookie Lee Reps will also attend, and a portion of the Jewelry  sales will benefit our shelter also.

With Valentines Day just around the corner you may want to take your loved on out to dinner or purchase them a piece of Jewelry. Don't forget prom is just right the corner! We have beautiful necklaces at a low cost.

Would you like to help? Well here are some way's that you could help!

All things for auction baskets must be "NEW", You name it we want it!! When dropping off items "for auction" please-make sure to tell front desk they are for the auction- or ask for Lucy Gaspar or email   her  at ohm.lucygaspar@yahoo.com or call her at (360).6081241 cell or  (360).737.0300 Ext 222# wk.

• Any-type of gift cards like Starbucks "or" Starbucks cups are hot commodities.
• Any of Mary Kay, or fragrances (new) are welcomed. (Would love to have a few more men items)
• Baskets, Cellophane, Tape , Candy, Movies tickets or DVD's
• If you would like to donate any type of certificates like: Spa, Facials, Tans, Nails, Golf, Car Wash, or any type of services you may have.
• If you have candles, Paintings, Art of any-type, Sculptures
• Are you a Chef? Would you like to auction off a night of cooking in someone's home as an auction item? This would be great for an Anniversary gift! -
• If you have a vacation home "and" you would like to auction a weekend that would be cool!
• Antiques, Light boxes
• I am also looking for someone to make candy.
• If you would like to volunteer for the event then please fill out this form and we will contact you! Click here—>  http://http://sheltered.org/thank-you-for-volunteering/

Below are a few images from our last Benefit Dinner/Silent Auction….(Just to give you an idea)

This basket was donated by Celine Deon, for  our May 2011 Auction…. to see more photos of our May 2011 Benefit Dinner please visit our face-book page at this link:

http://https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.130421023701904.31548.124711807606159&type=1

  Event material needed: Follow this link   http://http://sheltered.org/event-materials/

1. Got to a participating H&R Block office with your organization's referral form. (To find the nearest H& R Block, go to  hrblock.com).

2.Give the referral form to your tax professional.

3. If you're a new client, your organization will receive $25.

4. Feel good knowing you helped your organization raise money and you received exceptional tax preparation service.

5. Download your referral form just click on this link     HRB_Non-Profit_Referral or you can copy paste the information below and cut on the dotted lines.

6. Help us by spreading the news to all of your friends, and family. Thank you!

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Because of the generous donations of our supporters, Open House Ministries is able to provide computers so that our residents can work on their typing speed, resume assistance, online job search assistance, housing . Computer skills and computer access promote success for residents on the journey back to a normal, independent life.

Emergency Generator

Severe weather conditions have left the shelter without power on more than one occasion. As you can imagine, a house that sleeps up to 107 people faces serious challenges when power supplies are interrupted. Open House Ministries has received estimates for purchasing a back-up generator for the shelter.

Click here to learn more.