You are invited to Mid-Hudson Love INC’s Annual Meeting on Friday, May 3 at 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at New Beginnings (35 DeGarmo Road, Poughkeepsie).  Two short videos will be presented, followed by a discussion with community leaders.  Both the TED Talk to be screened and the short ‘Butterfly Circus’ focus on overcoming hopelessness, finding redemption from brokenness, and the power of quality relationships. The evening will have a focus on the principles from Lois Tupyi’s book Redemptive Compassion. Light refreshments will be served.

Executive Director Carley Andrews will be leading a 7-week small group study on the book Redemptive Compassion, by Lois Tupyi on Friday mornings, 10:30 to noon, beginning Friday, May 10 at the Love INC office (94 Market Street, Poughkeepsie).  For more information or to sign up, email director@mhlinc.org.

Love INC is looking for a volunteer with grant experience to help find grant opportunities, write the grant and submit. Please call Ann Derwin Doyle at 914-618-0474 or email aineakd@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 11TH 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Coffee For A Cause at The Ugly Mug
39 Market Street, Poughkeepsie

SATURDAY, JUNE 15TH 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Art Exhibit and Sale
In conjunction with Poughkeepsie’s 5th Annual Open Studios
39 Market Street, 2nd Floor (above The Ugly Mug)

If you have professional artwork (any medium) that you would like to donate for sale to benefit Mid-Hudson Love INC, please contact Ann Derwin Doyle for consideration at 914-618-0474 or aineakd@gmail.com
Preparing to be a Community LINC Volunteer

Tuesday, April 23, 6:30-9:00 pm (training session #1) – generational poverty, goal-setting, expectations, and
Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-9:00 pm (training session #2) – active listening, boundaries, support at New Beginnings (35 DeGarmo Road, Poughkeepsie). RSVP to Jewel Ratzlaff, Volunteer Coordinator
(845-416-5964 or info@mhlinc.org).

Volunteer Opportunities – Can YOU help?

• Data entry (EXCEL) – weekly, Thursday morning or Monday/Wednesday afternoon
• Clearinghouse/Office Support – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, basic computer skills & morning availability (8:30 am) for office work
• Drivers, male and female – to drive neighbors to and from Relational Ministry classes on weekday evenings (Wednesdays and Thursdays in April)
• Individual to help with set-up prior to weekly classes at local churches on weekday evenings (Wednesdays and Thursdays in April).

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Mid-Hudson Love INC Volunteer Coordinator Jewel Ratzlaff at 845-416-5964 or info@mhlinc.org.
“Hosanna!  Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord!  Blessed is the King of Israel!”  ~ John 12:13