Community Outreach

We recognize the importance of supporting the community outside the walls of our sacred little center. Our community projects have included support of the Thomas J. Pappas school, CASS (Central Arizona Shelter Services), children's Christmas projects and more. Our newest project is closer to home…

SCARLETT's PANTRY Project

There are few people in the valley that have not felt a pinch in the pocketbook during these trying financial times. Our community is no exception. Our own Debbie Roberts has seen the need and has organized Scarlett's Pantry, a project to offer a hand up instead of a handout. Named after one of Debbie's favorite pets, the project is aimed at providing nutritious foodstuffs to those that may need a little extra help in the grocery department. The idea is simple and easy. Simply bring suggested items from the list below and Debbie will package them up into complete meals. The packages of non-perishable items will be placed in the designated Scarlett's Pantry area at the Logos Center for those who could use a hand up.

Like Public Television, it is the members who make the difference. Giving is easy and repeated participation is lovingly invited.

Only The Following Non-Perishable Items Are Currently Needed:

• Pasta or Spaghetti with Sauce
• Rice
• Beans (canned or bagged)
• Hamburger Helper or Tuna Helper
• Instant Mashed Potatoes
• Canned Vegetables
• Canned Tuna
• Peanut Butter
• Macaroni and Cheese
• Cereal (oatmeal, cream of wheat, Cheerios, etc.)

Thank You and may your kindness and generosity be returned to you 100-fold or more!

The Logos Starfish Project

Logos has adopted CASS (Central Arizona Shelter Services) as "The Logos Starfish Project." This is based on the story of the little boy who was throwing starfish stranded on the beach one-by-one back into the ocean. A man told him that since there were thousands of starfish, he couldn't possibly make a difference. As the boy bent down and picked up another starfish, he threw it in the ocean and said, "It will make a difference to this one." (Google The Starfish Story and you will find different versions of it online.) So even though we can't help everyone, we helped nearly 100 homeless people stay warmer this winter by donating sleeping bags to CASS.

CASS sleeps over 400 men and women nightly in the shelter, and those that they must turn away, sleep in the parking lot next to the facility. The lot is guarded by off-duty policemen for the safety of those sleeping there. CASS is well run, provides job training, showers, clothing and incentives for the homeless becoming self-sufficient. They are doing a very, very good work.

Logos provides a place to donate your tax-deductable donation for CASS and other related non-profit organizations. Volunteers are needed year round (see their website).

The Development Manager at CASS has this suggestion when you see homeless on the street:

• Keep apples and/or granola bars, and water in your car year-round and give them to the homeless person instead of cash.
• Giving cash is usally NOT a good idea.
• What people need most is knowing that there is a place where they can get on-going assistance to get off the streets.

We also suggest the following:

• keep a sleeping bag or blanket in your car and be prepared if someone needs this help.
• Also, get a number of brown envelopes and include a list of the address and location of CASS and other shelters, food banks, etc., along with a bus pass, a card with a message of hope, scripture etc., and perhaps a magazine or an inspirational book.

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Thank you and God Bless You!