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EISCC members may share announcements pertaining to their congregations/agencies. Pre approval required for inclusion on the web site.If you wish these announcements to appear in the minutes, please make them well in advance of any event that you are publicizing and to help insure accuracy please provide them in writing to the recording secretary. To submit announcements, click . Announcements made at the meeting include the following:

EISCC EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTORY EISCC
is looking for volunteers to help update the EISCC Emergency Services Directory. This brief directory (available on the EISCC website at www.eiscc.net) helps EISCC congregations and agencies direct needy individuals and families to the local resources they need when they are in crisis. The work will primarily consist of calling the agencies currently listed to verify that the directory information is correct and reviewing the directory to see if information about additional resources should be added. If you are interested in helping please contact EISCC secretary Brian Anderson at info@eiscc.net or (206) 329-0300.

BRIDGE DISABILITIES MINISTRIES
will hold a Sunday Evening Celebration for people living with disabilities and friends June 13th, 4-6pm, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 4400 86th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040. Dinner will be served, and everyone is welcome. Call (425)885-1006 or email enrichs@bridgemin.org for more information.

Companions will learn about issues related to homelessness and specifically homeless women and will also learn a variety of skills including listening, hospitality, boundary setting, and communication, and spiritual practices that support soulful relationships, mindfulness, and compassionate presence. Craig Rennenbohm of the Mental Health Chaplaincy and author of Soul in the Hands of a Tender God will also be on hand.
A donation of $40 is suggested, but not required. Lunch is included. Please RSVP to Helen Leuzzi (director@sophiaway.org).

CROP WALK:
The 2010 Bellevue CROP Walk (held May 2nd) was a success and has raised $12,859 so far for hunger relief here and abroad. Lutherans, Methodists, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, and UCC members "walked with the world" and enjoyed good conversation and the fresh air of downtown Bellevue on a Sunday afternoon.

Of the funds raised, 75% go to the work of Church World Services and 25% stay here in King County, divided equally between Hopelink and the Emergency Feeding Program.

Is there an issue affecting the Eastside Human Service Community you would like to learn more about? Who would you like to hear from regarding a current event or concern? If you have a suggestion for a possible presentation at an upcoming EISCC meeting, please let us know.
Contact Brian Anderson, EISCC Secretary at brian@emergencyfeeding.org or (206) 329-0300.