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Mon 8 Mar 2010
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Curves of Issaquah is encouraging women in the area to show their philanthropic strength by participating in the annual Curves Food Drive. And, even though donating food to families in need is its own reward, the club is offering compelling incentives for potential members who participate.
From March 1 to 31, Curves of Issaquah will collect non-perishable items for food banks in the local area. The goal, according to Norma Stephens, owner of Curves of Issaquah, is for the community to come together to help families in need. “At the core of our business is the message that women are stronger when they rally together, and that is the point we hope to bring home with our food drive,” said Stephens. “We want to show our community just how powerful the generosity of our members can be.”
According to Stephens, non-members who donate a bag of groceries between March 8 and 20 can join Curves for free. Curves will waive the Service Fee to join. Stephens says that as part of this effort, Curves of Issaquah will be participating in a company-wide contest for the most food drive donations collected by Curves locations across the nation. Winners will receive one of several cash prizes to be donated to their local food bank. Each year, Curves locations collectively donate millions of pounds of food to feed the hungry.
“We hope women in the Issaquah and Eastside area will come together and participate in this initiative,” added Stephens. “Even if you are not thinking about joining a gym, you can still drop off your donations. There are so many families right here in our own community who need our help.”
For more information about Curves of Issaquah, located at 1091 NE High St in the Issaquah Highlands, and the Curves Food Drive, contact Norma Stephens at 425-392-2330 or curvesofissaquah@ihmail.com.
Sun 10 Jan 2010
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The struggles associated with this year’s recessionary economy have no doubt been shared by many and have taken a toll on families around the country; some more severe than others. Unfortunately, one does not have to look far to find local families in our community that are in desperate need of assistance. This season, members of the Issaquah Highlands Contribution Club (the“IHCC”), an organization dedicated to bringing together the families and individuals of Issaquah Highlands to support the local community in need, provided aid and assistance to 16 families from local churches and the Issaquah Food Bank through an “Adopt a Family” Program.
Together, groups of residents and local churches pulled together to fulfill wish lists and meet the needs of these local families to provide food, clothing, gifts for children and most importantly hope and a little joy this holiday season.
“Reading through the stories of these families struggling breaks your heart,” said IHCC member Anne Taylor Hartzell. “Many are single moms, struggling to put food on the table and are now forced to agonize over how to tell their small children there will be no holiday presents only adds to their stress. We had to do something to mobilize our community and provide these families with at least one day of relief from the stresses in life.”
The IHCC holiday family adoption program could not have been possible without the generous support of time and donations by our neighborhood captains, leaders from Mosaic and Alathia Churches, Starpoint Condos and the Issaquah Highlands Community Association. The response was overwhelming as neighborhood captains began reaching out to their neighbors via email and door-to-door to fulfill wish lists, shop and wrap gifts. The impact was felt not only by those that were receiving, but also by those that were giving.
“I was blown away by the willingness of our neighbors to help out our family in need,” said Candace Powell, neighborhood captain and Highlands resident. “Going door-to-door, sharing these stories and collecting donations from neighbors is truly amazing and really emphasized for me our strong sense of community.” The adopt a family initiative brought all corners of the
Issaquah Highland’s community together to make a lasting impact on a few families this season and is just another example of how together, residents can make a meaningful impact on shared initiatives that improve the lives of our community. The IHCC
organizes other programs throughout the year and plans to partner closely with the Issaquah Food Bank and other local organizations next year to expand its Adopt a Family program.
Thu 29 Jan 2009
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The blustery winter weather, snow and arctic conditions couldn’t stop the Issaquah Highlands Contribution Club (IHCC) from hauling more than 10 SUV and pickup trucks full of food for the food bank the weekend of Dec 20. The generosity of the neighborhood was overwhelming. Big bags stuffed full of food were left on doorsteps and people at home eagerly rummaged through their pantries for food to donate.
IHCC members and their families spent the whole weekend knocking on doors, ringing doorbells and carting bags of food up and down the neighborhood. They were greeted with smiling faces and many who were eager to help out. The success of the food drive is testament to the great spirit of the residents of our neighborhood and our commitment to the local community. “Our first project to fill the Issaquah Food Bank for the holidays was a huge success,” said IHCC founder Tony Bristol. “This project reaffirmed the generosity of the community we live in here in the Highlands and we were inspired by the act of giving from our fellow neighbors.”
The IHCC will focus on one project per quarter and will meet once a month for up to two hours to discuss projects and action items. The next meeting will be February 20. For households with families, this will be an opportunity to include children in the act of giving and contribution back to one’s community. If you are interested in joining this cause to support our community, contact Tony Bristol at tbristol [at] msn.com or join our group on Facebook and search for Issaquah Highlands Contribution Club.
Tue 21 Oct 2008
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By: Christie Santodomingo
The holidays for many people means cheerful gatherings of friends and family, practicing long-standing traditions or establishing new ones, and eating lots of delicious food. But along with these wonderful parts often comes the stress of holiday shopping. A suggestion to help minimize the stress so that you can enjoy the holidays more is to visit the Issaquah Highlands Holiday Gift and Craft Bazaar.
Why visit the Bazaar? Because by shopping at the Holiday Bazaar taking place in Blakely Hall, you will be saving time and money on gas while supporting local artists and home-based retailers. Not to mention all of the unique gifts that you will find there for your loved ones, teachers, and co-workers. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Issaquah Food Bank collection bin at the door, and you will be helping another family enjoy their holiday meal. Purchase a Discovery Toy product from my booth, and 5% of profits go to Eastside Baby Corner. Entrance is free and gift wrapping will be available for a donation.
You will leave with wonderful gifts wrapped and ready to go while helping others—all without ever leaving your own neighborhood! The Holiday Gift and Craft Bazaar is taking place at Blakely Hall on November 15, from 10am-3pm. Hope to see you there!
