This year we kicked basketball up a notch and it was amazing. Thanks to 8 great sponsors and 16 amazing men and women of Christ, we were able to reach over 60 people through this outreach. We wrapped up the season with a sports banquet and some healthy competition. Here's a quick look of what it was like!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Cinderella Day 2009
On Saturday at the Dream Center, we had over 1,000 dresses donated for girls to come and pick out dresses, jewelry, have their hair done and so much more. There were even seamstresses that came for alterations. It is so humbling to see the body of Christ work together. Thanks to all of you who donated time, talents and treasures to make this happen. Here's a little something to remember the day thanks to pictures taken by Patricia Walsh and music by U2.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Habla Espanol...if not you better learn!
I used to handle Procter & Gamble as a client when I worked at Maersk. They say that the average household uses 8 P&G products each day. Not familiar with them, let me give you a few
That was over 4 years ago and I remember talking with them about their advertising shift to appeal to Hispanics, preparing for their rapid population growth. I have seen this in the past 2 years at the Dream Center with the growth in latinos that come to the Food Bank and live in the area. Tonight, I saw it hit the nightly news. Some interesting facts:
If you're interested in the stories on NBC, here's the sites:
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#29472239
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#29466839
That was over 4 years ago and I remember talking with them about their advertising shift to appeal to Hispanics, preparing for their rapid population growth. I have seen this in the past 2 years at the Dream Center with the growth in latinos that come to the Food Bank and live in the area. Tonight, I saw it hit the nightly news. Some interesting facts:
- 50.5% of the Population Growth in the U.S. is Hispanic (this means 1 out of every 2 people added to the population are latino)
- 48% of a local elementary school in North Charleston (Midland Park) is Hispanic
- Midland Park has seen their Hispanic Population in their school grow from 5% of the total students to almost 50% in the last 10 years
If you're interested in the stories on NBC, here's the sites:
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#29472239
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#29466839
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