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July 2002
Five residents and one staff member recently completed computer training in the Mary
Lou Cox Learning Center located in INNterim House at 112 Sudbrook Lane. They began
with basic computer concepts and by the time they finished had completed modules of
training in Microsoft Office suite. Their instructor from the Community College of
Baltimore County presented them with certificates awarding CEUs in Continuing Education.
We’re proud of our women. This is a big step as they prepare for jobs that will allow
them to be self-sufficient.
Since coming to INNterim, Monique W. was able to work steadily and save enough money to buy a car. Soon, she plans to move into her own apartment. We’re excited about the level of self-sufficiency she’s been able to achieve in the year she’s been at INNterim.
We have three new volunteers who are students at McDonogh School in Owings Mills.
Two of them, David Fulton-Howard and Matthew Federly are computer whizzes and are
working with our older children in the Eddie C. & C. Sylvia Brown Family Children’s
Learning Center. The third student, Jessica Carter plays games with our younger children
and reads to them. Carolyn Federly, Matthew’s mother also volunteers and works with our
younger children. The children look forward to their coming. We are grateful to all four
of them for their interest in our children and the positive influence they have in their lives.
Last month we announced plans for INNterim’s second site – accommodations for 21 families
on the Rosewood Campus in Owings Mills. Carpenters, plumbers, electricians and painters
have been busy this past month with renovations in two residential buildings and a day care
center. Under the supervision of the Baltimore County Office of Budget and Finance, the
dreary, vacant buildings are being transformed into bright and comfortable apartments that
will be ready for occupancy late this summer.
Each year INNterim participates in, and our residents benefit from proceeds of, the house raffle
held by the House with a Heart Foundation to assist the homeless service providers in Maryland.
INNterim receives 50% of the value of each ticket we sell. Tickets are $10.00 each. If you would
like to purchase a ticket for the raffle, send your check along with your name and address to
INNterim at 112 Sudbrook Lane, Baltimore, MD 21208-4119. We’ll send you the ticket along with
our thanks for helping INNterim women in their quest for self-sufficiency.
We welcome Renee S. Nelson, Program Director and Alisa L. Reed, Administrative Assistant
who came on board July 1st 2002. Alisa will be working at our Owings Mills site when it
opens. Renee will oversee the program and case management services at both sites. We’re
happy to have them on staff. Both women have considerable experience in their fields and
will be an asset to the INNterim program.
Diane Skellie, a board member since 1995, recently ended her years of service on the INNterim Board.
Diane originally stopped in to volunteer as a baby-sitter while mothers were in classes. She’s done
that, and so much more. Over the years and served as Treasurer and as Secretary of the INNterim
Board. She’s participated in Walkathon’s for INNterim and cooked meals for our annual Evening of
Recognition. Diane never said no, whatever we asked her to do. We are thankful for Diane’s
dedication and will miss her wisdom and beautiful smile. We wish her well in whatever she
decides to do.
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