Soup
is Served -- For All
Welcome House of South County has opened their daily
soup kitchen. We are serving soup and sandwiches
to the anyone in the community, not just the homeless.
We are open to the community and public at large;
to anyone who wishes to share some conversation and
a meal. Lunch is from noon til' 1:00pm and
we always welcome volunteer assistance. To volunteer,
please call Megan @ 782-4770.
Welcome
House of South County
Celebrates its 20th Year of Service.
The Welcome House of South County is recognizing
its 20th Year Anniversary with an International Fiesta, Sunday, September 23rd
at the Kinney Bungalow (505 Point Judith Road). Please save the date for
an evening of dinner, dancing and socializing that is sure to be a memorable
one. We
will be celebrating our accomplishments and thanking those organizations who
have supported us over the past 20 years. Check the EVENTS Page
for more details.
Great
Gift: 2005 Calendar
The Welcome House of South County had published a
2005 calendar. The calendar displayed pictures of
some of our community members who were gracious enough
to 'pose' NUDE for us. This fundraiser won national
recognition when we received the "Having Fun" Award/category
of an annual event sponsored by the General Federation
of Women's Clubs. The photo that was selected is
of 7 members of the Women's Club of South County.
These special members volunteered to pose for February’s
illustration. Although out of date, these calendars
are collectors item, as it was the last official
photo of the great Salty Brian on the cover. Not
to mention Governor Sunderland and Judge Caprio also
nude. Call us to purchase this piece of history.
Homeless Raise
$5k for Katrina
The day after Katrina hit the Mississippi and New
Orleans the guests of Welcome House of South County
said they had to do something to help all those people
who were now homeless. Within 24 hrs the guests prepared
a tent, signs, informational flyers and settled in
on the corner of North and Kingstown Road. For 48
hours they collected donations for the homeless in
the disaster area. These currently homeless collected
$5700 dollars to help rebuild the only homeless shelter
in the area. (see pictures and signs; Homeless Helping
Katrina Homeless.)
