Ellen Engel As we see more people getting their vaccine shots, many more of our clubs are opening up to the public again. We now have a drop-off point in the Sun Lakes Country Club reception where we can collect food. Matthew’s Crossing cannot take food that has expired. Also opening to the public on…
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Front Page, June 2021
Community Foundation Recognizes First Responders and The Perfect Place
Jeanne Becker, GSLCF The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation (GSLCF), like so many other groups, has just recently been able to begin to meet in-person again, recognizing Arizona Fire and Medical Authority’s Sun Lakes first responders at Stations 231 and 232 and The Perfect Place at Risen Savior Church. On April 14, our board officers…
Front Page, May 2021
A Gift That Continues Giving
Richard Hawkes It has been a harsh year for our Greater Sun Lakes Community. We have been shut in for longer than a year, and we have lost a number of friends and loved ones. We have done many things to help remember those who have passed. The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation is now…
Generals, May 2021
Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank—Serving the Working Poor and Families Trying to Survive Pandemic
Ellen Engel Here are some words from a volunteer at Matthew’s Crossing that can describe the work done by the volunteers. “We serve anyone in need of food. However, most of our clients are the working poor and those looking for work. This is an awesome experience. We have around 100 dedicated volunteers. Each year,…
Front Page, April 2021
Crystal Cards Donation Tops $50,000
Bobbie Reed The Crystal Card Project has donated more than $50,000 to My Sister’s Place since the project began in 2016. This money has been used to help families escaping domestic violence. The needs of these families are sometimes unimaginable. They typically leave with few or no possessions. Their abuser often holds their birth certificates,…
Generals, February 2021
Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank COVID-19 Challenge for Families Caught in the Battle to Survive
Ellen Engel We know that in Arizona, one in four children, one in five adults, and one in seven seniors don’t know where their next meal will come from. Over a million people are facing hunger insecurity in our State of Arizona alone. Every day, people just like you and me walk through our doors,…
Generals, February 2021
Blood Drive Set for February 23
Dean Athmer The Sun Lakes Posse will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The address is 9531 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. The event will be held in the meeting room, with plenty of space to comply with social distancing requirements. Here are the…
Generals, January 2021
Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank Is Feeding Record Numbers of Families
Ellen Engel Causes: Coronavirus relief food banks, food, food banks, and pantries Mission: Uniting our community in the fight against hunger by providing food and basic necessities to our neighbors in need. Results: Currently, Matthew’s Crossing provides food and other basic necessities to over 3,500 people each month and approximately 2,250 food boxes for students per month. Target…
Generals, September 2020
Another Successful Blood Drive
Ken Hinatsu The Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse and the American Red Cross held successful blood drives in Sun Lakes on July 9 and July 15, 2020. The drives were held at the Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse facility on Riggs Road. The blood drive efforts were driven by recent shortfalls in the blood supply because of…
Generals, September 2020
Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank Supports Many Who Are Impacted by COVID-19
Ellen Engel In August, we experienced more closures due to an upsurge of COVID-19, resulting in more job losses and families with no money for essentials like food. When there is an emergency of any kind, families are challenged with many things. Access to hunger relief becomes a priority. When the COVID-19 health crisis began,…