Sussex-area Outreach Services (SOS)
Serving families in the Hamilton School District, Lisbon & Merton Communities
Cooperating Churches of Sussex*
CCOS is the parent organization of SOS
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Six local churches collaborating to meet the needs of local families
No church affiliation required, ecumenical in focus
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Provide nutritional support (clothing and household items ) Client advocacy Financial assistance
*CCOS includes: Sussex United Methodist, St. Alban’s Episcopalian, Christ Our Savior (ELCA) Lutheran, St. James Catholic & Redeemer United Church of Christ
SOS Vision
To improve lives and build strong community through:
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Awareness Assistance Advocacy Supportive listening
SOS Organization SOS
FOOD PANTRY
RESOURCE CENTER
Advocacy, financial support, guidance Community Room, rain garden, recycling center
Nutrition, clothing, essentials
CCOS/SOS Organizational Structure
SOS Board
CCOS
SOS Director
Food Pantry Coordinator
Resource Center Admin. Asst.
Family Advocate
Volunteers
Volunteers
Volunteers
SOS Organizational Structure
SOS Board
Acting Director Chris Miles Resource Center Admin. Asst.
Client Advocate Chris Miles
Food Pantry Volunteer Coordinator
VOLUNTEERS
VOLUNTEERS
VOLUNTEERS
CCOS
SOS Food Pantry
SOS Resource Center
SOS Services
FOOD PANTRY
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Nutritional Needs Clothing & Essentials
RESOURCE CENTER
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Utility Disconnection Job loss assistance Custody issues Domestic violence Transportation Help filling out forms Housing issues
Rent assistance Advocacy
Client Demand
1050 1000 950 900 850 800 750 2006 2007 2008 people
SOS Spending per client
$500 $400 $300 spending $200 $100 $0 2006 2007 2008
Funding for SOS Services
SOS Donations
$40,000 $35,000 $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $0
2008 2007
Churches
Companies
Individuals
Organizations
2008
Schools
Partnerships
St. Vincent DePaul
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Collaborative efforts for clients Grants for CHANCES program Support of “Get Connected” Lecture Series Recycling Center Environmental Education Rain Garden Poverty Simulation
United Way & PACT
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Village of Sussex
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UW-Extension
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Valuing Diversity Committee
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CHANCES Program
Clients receive credit for attending:
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“Get Connected” Lectures Library events School conferences Adult school registration
Credits earn gas cards and/or rent or utilities assistance
Client Events & Services
Christmas gifts for children Children’s shop Thanksgiving & Christmas dinners FREE Bucks game Summer snack bags for kids Birthday bags (cake and candles, etc.) Mother’s Day bags (w/VOWS) Easter Baskets
Service Gaps
Student needs
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Field trips Lunch money Outerwear/clothing/spirit wear School supplies & fees Principals Guidance counselors Teachers
School connections
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SOS Needs
Funds & fundraising support Food & clothing donations Community support & expertise Volunteer project support:
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Lawn & garden Interior repair and painting Computer related work projects Program development And much more!
What Can You Do?
Remember SOS Refer families Let us know how we can help
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materials, etc.
Encourage CHANCES participation Support SOS programs & services
Thank You!
Sussex Food Pantry & Resource Center N63W23669 Silver Spring Drive, Sussex, Wisconsin 262-246-9860, sussexareaSOS.org Food Pantry Hours: Mon: 5:30-7PM; Wed. 1-2:30 PM; Sat. 10:30-Noon Drop Off Only: M-F 8:30-11:30