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Generous Job Search Strategies

Posted on September 20, 2010 by admin

In my new role as Director of Community Relations for the Bethlehem Center of Charlotte, I work directly with volunteers. Volunteering is a great way for job hunters to boost their skills while giving back to the community. Here are four ways volunteering can help your career search:

  1. Free Networking Opportunities: Volunteering in your community allows you to meet new people, including community leaders. You don’t have to join a club or attend meetings. You can also volunteer on dates and at times that best fit your schedule.
  2. Sharpen Old Skills and Develop New Skills: Volunteering is a perfect venue for keeping up with day-to-day office skills that are essential. In addition, it offers new opportunities to cultivate the latest skills and abilities that can enhance your career.
  3. New Awareness and New Options: Demographics are constantly changing in society and volunteering is a great way to enhance cultural awareness. Giving back to the community can also help you expand your horizons and explore new career options.
  4. Give Back and Feed the Soul: The satisfaction of knowing you are doing good and being involved in your community can be both energizing and renewing. This new found energy and sense of fulfillment can also give a positive light to your job search and carry over to new career opportunities.

And will you succeed?
Yes! You will indeed!
(98 and ¾ percent guaranteed)
So . . . get on your way!”
Oh! The Places You’ll Go!, New York: Random House (Dr. Seuss, 1990)

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School Supplies

Posted on July 22, 2010 by admin

Dear Friends and Supporters,

It’s hard to believe we are halfway through the summer break. Although summer camp is still going strong, we are looking to Back-to-School time and getting “geared” up!

Due to the generous outpouring from our United Methodist Women, we are blessed to have a closet stocked with school supplies both to send our kids to school during the year, and to keep on hand in case of emergency. To be good stewards of your financial resources and kind hearts, this year we are only including a list of those items most needed. That isn’t to say you are not welcome to donate supplies not on the list; however, we do want to make sure all of our children’s needs are being met first.

Most needed items include:

  • Backpacks (particularly for older students, no decorations)
  • 3-ring binders, all sizes
  • Glue sticks
  • Construction Paper
  • TI-83 or similar type graphing calculator
  • Scientific calculators
  • Pen/Pencil Holders
  • Antibacterial hand sanitizer
  • Tissues

School supplies may be dropped off at the Bethlehem Center at 2705 Baltimore Avenue Charlotte, NC 28203 anytime between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday, or by appointment. Please call or e-mail Renee at 704-371-7404 or rbromfield@bethlehemcenter.org with any questions or to schedule a drop-off appointment.

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Charlotte InterAgency

Posted on July 1, 2010 by admin

Charlotte InterAgency is a gathering of nonprofit professionals across Mecklenburg County for the purpose of forming collaborations. Each month, a speaker is invited to talk about either their particular organization or an issue many nonprofits would be facing. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at noon.

Topics in the past include:

  • Emergency Preparedness (Red Cross)
  • LeadSafe
  • Social Media for nonprofits
  • AmeriCorps
  • Volunteer Management

For more information, contact Renee Bromfield at 704-371-7404 or rbromfield@bethlehemcenter.org.

Sign up for e-mail alerts, calendar sharing, and online networking at charlotteinteragency.groupsite.com.

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70th Anniversary Dinner

Posted on May 24, 2010 by admin

You are cordially invited to the

70th Anniversary Celebration of Bethlehem Center, Charlotte

Friday, August 27 th, 2010

Myers Park United Methodist Church
1501 Queens Road, Charlotte, North Carolina

Jubilee Hall
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Dinner and Program to begin at 7:00p.m.

We are delighted that the evening will include entertainment by John Stafford of Sharon United Methodist Church and an inspirational message from Bishop Larry Goodpaster

Kindly reply by August 16th

Reserved seating only – tickets will not be available at the door
Proceeds from the evening including a special collection will support our Scholarship Program and Afterschool Program

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Week of the Young Child

Posted on April 15, 2010 by admin

“Early Years are Learning Years”

BCHS Week of the Young Child Program Events

April 12th – 16th

  • April 12th
    • - I Am Special Center Display: Parents’ comments and feelings as to why their child is special is posted in the center for all to see.
    • - Spring Cleaning Clothing Drive Begins: All staff, families, and friends of the program are asked to donate your gently worn clothing items from home. Each center will have a drop off area for your convenience. We will accept items from you until Thursday afternoon.
  • April 13th
    • - Parent Appreciation Day- Parents are invited to mingle and have breakfast with other parents at their child’s center on this morning. Also, children/ classes will present their parents with appreciation certificates.
    • - “Family and Friends Big Read” – All staff, parents and friends of the program are invited to visit a center/ school and share a story with the class. You can read a book or tell your own. The kids will love it!
  • April 14th
    • - Hat Day: All staff, parents and children of the program are asked to wear the hat of their choice on this day promoting the awareness of the different “hats” and roles early childhood staff wear everyday in carrying out their various duties.
    • - WOYC Door Contest: Classrooms that have chosen to participate in this year’s contest will have their doors judged. Theme: Embracing Diversity
  • April 15th
    • - Take It Outside: Part II: Take It Outside: Part II: Parents are asked to spend the morning with their child’s class as they carry out games and physical movement outdoors. Staff is asked to bring their walking shoes and take a walk during their breaks.
    • - Thank You Thursday: All staff is asked to take this day to say thanks to those they appreciate. It can be as simple as a card or grand as money. Other ideas: Cards, Flowers, Balloons, Writing Materials, etc,.
  • April 16th
    • - Favorite Book Character Dress Up Day: Children are asked to come to school dressed as their favorite book character.
    • Spring Cleaning Clothing Drive Wrap Up Blow Out: Join us as we collect, sort and distribute clothing and goods from the week’s clothing drive.
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