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5 people are interested
Special Event Fundraising Luncheon Committee Members
ORGANIZATION: Career and Recovery Resources, Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
On behalf of Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. (CRR), we are pleased to announce CRR’s 23 nd Annual Barrier Breaker Award Luncheon on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.
This year’s theme "Hats off to Dr. Swisher" will honor our Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Vernus C. Swisher as he is retiring after twenty-three years of service at CRR and almost 50 years of service in the non-profit volunteer community. Over 500 business, civic, and community leaders and friends will gather at the luncheon to celebrate Dr. Swisher and our collective mission to help people identify and overcome barriers to employment.
Last year, with the leadership of Dr. Swisher, over 13,500 individuals were served with CRR’s vital programs such as Employment and Career Development, Veteran & Housing Assistance, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Outpatient Treatment, Youth Empowerment Services Outreach, and Hurricane Disaster Relief aid.
Special Event Fundraising Committee Volunteer Positions Description
Committee Objective: Provide input to and participate in raising funds to support the work of Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. (CRR)
Skills, Attributes, and Prerequisites
- Commitment to the vision, mission, and goals of CRR
- Willingness to help make our 23 annual fundraising luncheon a success in June 2019 and solicit others to help
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide fundraising committee input into the development of the annual fundraising luncheon, including direct mail, personal solicitations, and corporate sponsorships ask, live & silent auction, Marketing: Social media and print, Decorations & Centerpieces, registration tables, and Tribute Booklet/Printing)
- Help to identify new prospects and potential funders
- Report activities and communicate to the members of the Special Event Fundraising Committee
Time Commitment
- Preparation for and participation in up to twice monthly meetings via in person or conference calls (as needed)
- Allocation of time to meet with or contact donors or prospects or retailers for auction items
More opportunities with Career and Recovery Resources, Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Career and Recovery Resources, Inc.
Location:
2525 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX 77002, US
Mission Statement
To help people identify and overcome barriers to employment.
Description
CRR is a multi-service United Way agency established in 1945 by B’nai B’rith as the Jewish Vocational Guidance Services. We provide workforce development, general education, counseling, case management, and job readiness services to the multi-faceted, and in many cases indigent, populations that we serve. Our agency offers a variety of employment-related support services such as enrichment classes including GED exam preparation and American Sign Language for persons who are deaf or hearing-impaired. We aim to help elevate low-income workers to livable wages, self-sufficiency and a better quality of life. Additionally, we provide adult outpatient substance abuse treatment and aftercare, and HIV/STD/HepC testing, risk reduction counseling, and medical referrals.
We educate clients on job-related soft skills to be used in acquiring and maintaining a job. Additionally, we partner with vocational schools and community colleges to help educate our clients while providing them a skill, trade, or an opportunity to obtain higher educational opportunities. The majority of our clientele are persons disadvantaged by homelessness, disabilities, older age, ex-offender status, returning veteran status, substance abuse disorder, and other significant barriers. CRR leaders and staff see job placement as the most creative and permanent way for individuals to remain intact and to stay away from a cycle of poverty for themselves and their families. Visit us at www.careerandrecovery.org
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Career and Recovery Resources, Inc.Baroness Kandy Kaye Horn Bldg.2525-A San Jacinto St.Houston, TX 77002
DATE POSTED
October 25, 2018
SKILLS
- Event Design & Planning
- Fundraising
- Event Planning / Management
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Administrative Support
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 2 -6 hours a month
- ability to work with a team