Independent Living Services Executive Director Jackie Fliss, Bart McCuin, and Bradley Stiltner accept a donation check from Jeane Love, senior vice president of Centennial Bank in Conway. The donation will be used at ILS’s new facility on Robins Street. An open house will be held for the new building on Feb. 10, 2012.
Holiday cards are now available for purchase online and by mail. Each card was designed in David Antonio’s art class at Profiles Enrichment Center, our adult development program in Conway. All holiday card proceeds benefit the Independent Living Services Foundation.
Angels on High by Farrah
Vibrant Tree by Randy
Two Snowmen by Jamie M.
Poinsettia by Carolyn
Church Bells by an unknown artist
Holiday Angel by an unknown artist
Click here for purchasing options.
Last year proved to be our best year yet in regards to volunteerism at Independent Living Services, according to The Economic Impact of Arkansas Volunteers 2010 published by the Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Community Service and Volunteerism.
Total Hours Served: 14,188
The majority of this time was served at Profiles Enrichment Center, our adult day program.
Number of Volunteers: 68
This figure includes Foster Grandparents, board members, members of the Volunteer Action Committee at Hendrix College, photographers, Special Olympics coaches, civic clubs, and students from the University of Central Arkansas and Central Baptist College.
Total Dollar Value: $313,549
According to the Institute for Economic Advancement at UALR, a dollar value of $20.85 per hour for volunteers’ time was used in this year’s study. Board members’ volunteers were requested to use the dollar value of $100.00 per hour for their volunteers’ time. This $100.00 value is based on an estimated average of hourly professional fees.
The following organizations in Conway, Arkansas participated in the survey.
Conway Public Schools
Hours Served: 17,775
Number of Volunteers: 1,869
Total Dollar Value: $373,142
St. Joseph’s School
Hours Served: 13,935
Number of Volunteers: 329
Total Dollar Value: $290,545
Faulkner County Library
Hours Served: 3,203
Number of Volunteers: 248
Total Dollar Value: $68,682
First United Methodist Church
Hours Served: 28,500
Number of Volunteers: 700
Total Dollar Value: $752,525
CASA of the 20th Judicial District
Hours Served: 8,847
Number of Volunteers: 133
Total Dollar Value: $255,695
United Way of Central Arkansas
Hours Served: 1,923
Number of Volunteers: 506
Total Dollar Value: $92,017
Bethlehem House
Hours Served: 4,716
Number of Voluneers: 384
Total Dollar Value: $141,070
K-Life Ministries
Hours Served: 11,316
Number of Volunteers: 63
Total Dollar Value: $395,505
How do you feel about online giving? We’re interested in stepping up our game. Let us know in the comments below.
If you think it is time to help your community, now is the time to join the EcoFest team and become a part of something that involves fun, local food, activities, and an exploration of our environment!
An organizational meeting for the 2011 Conway EcoFest will be held Sunday, Jan. 16, at 1 p.m. at Profiles Enrichment Center, our adult development facility. Profiles Enrichment Center is located at 1105 Deer St.
directions to Profiles Enrichment Center
Lunch will be provided by the Green Cart Deli (GCD) between 12-12:45 for those who RSVP by 7 p.m. Friday through the contact option at www.ConwayEcoFest.com/contact or who call Debbie at 327-2105.
This meeting is geared towards anyone interested in considering assisting with (co)coordinating any small or large aspect of the event (e.g., t-shirts; water stations; kites; donations; art show; artistic designs/layout, murals; public-relations/communication or graphic design; waste issues; cardboard car derby; or assisting with the sections such as a cooking show; energy-efficient eco-homes/businesses; natural resources, energy, recycling, technology, etc.).
“Although EcoFest is not until September 10, 2011, planning now is crucial for coordination, especially given the time of year that EcoFest is held,” commented Debbie Plopper, event co-coordinator. “Time commitments and skill-sets needed vary tremendously, but there is a role for those who are new to this type of event, as well as for those with experience. Many are needed,” she added.
A second meeting for general information and volunteers is planned at the same location on Monday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m; the Green Cart Deli will have food available from 6 to 6:45 p.m.
Conway EcoFest on Facebook | Conway EcoFest on Twitter
Contact
Debbie Plopper
Conway EcoFest
Independent Living Services employs over 375 people and supports the needs of over 200 people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in central Arkansas.
