Cri-Help is an addiction treatment center, specializing in drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Its treatment options include both outpatient and residential, along with detoxification, biofeedback and transitional living. It currently has two centers in Los Angeles, the George T. Pfleger Center and Socorro. Please see its website for additional details on its programs and pictures of the facilities, or call for additional information.
Our Lady of the Rosary is a large catholic church on Collier Parkway in Land O Lakes. The grounds are massive, and include two chapels and a children's day care. The well-manicured exterior gives way to the same within. Large ceilings typical of churches are found throughout the building.
Saint Clare Catholic Church is led by Pastor Steven Foppiano, Vicar Artur Najera, Deacon Carl Kube and Deacon Richard Driggs. Church ministries include altar services, arts, Bible study, children's liturgy, circle of friends, communion for shut-ins, forever young, Knights of Columbus, and the library. Music is an important part of Mass services; there are five choir groups, including youth choir. There are Vacation Bible School, Bible study groups, and many youth programs available.
The Salem Chamber of Commerce works with city businesses to support the downtown economy and promote business for the good of the entire community. The Chamber is the largest organization of its kind in the city. In addition to supporting local businesses in establishing a presence in the city, the Chamber offers networking events and sponsors cultural and civic events as well as other initiatives that foster Salem's growth and vibrance. The Chamber is directly involved in a number of other oranizations that support business and tourism in the city as well as in the region, including Destination Salem, Enterprise Center at Salem State University, Massachusetts Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau, Salem Main Streets, Salem Parking Board and Salem Partnership.
For more information on how to become a member of the Salem Chamber of Commerce and a calendar of upcoming events and information on participating businesses, be sure to visit the Chamber of Commerce's Website.
This Goodwill Donation Xpress is a donation center only. Located off of Elk Grove Florin Road, this store accepts donations during their daily hours, listed below. For information on what items cannot be donated, go to their listed website, or call for more information. A partial list of what cannot be donated has been provided below.
Gracepoint Gospel Fellowship is a nondenominational body of believers meeting on New Hempstead Road in New City. The parish community represents over 70 different nationalities, and is dedicated to inclusive and cooperative Christianity. For more information about the parish's programs, visit the Gracepoint Gospel Fellowship website.
Christ Presbyterian Church is a religious organization located on Centella Street in Carlsbad. The institution offers worship services throughout the week, including a contemporary and traditional prayer service on Sundays. The church offers a wide range of programs for children, youth and adults, including spiritual growth classes, missionary groups, religious education and more. The church also has a preschool, which accepts children ages two and a half to five years in age.
HavenHouse of St. Louis provides affordable room and board, care and support to families with a member in a participating St. Louis hospital, and who have traveled to the city from elsewhere. This Hospital Hospitality House is situated on nineteen acres, with plenty of amenities including a gym, Internet access and a reading room, along with games and videos. It's also within walking distance of shopping centers and dining.
Because the guests of HavenHouse may be facing difficult times, counseling services are provided. For those staying long term, school enrollment is available, and HavenHouse's wide network of volunteers help newly transplanted families get a sense of community. Shuttle services are available to bring patients and guests to and from hospitals.
Goodwill, the world-famous charitable organization that operates thrift stores worldwide, has a location on route 1. Their mission, to assist individuals and families in need by "eliminating barriers to opportunity," is subsidized by the stores' revenue, and millions have benefited from vocational and educational training the organization provides. And...there are great deals to be had, and don't forget about that tax write-off when you donate goods!
The Beacon Hill Friends House is a Quaker meeting house and a nonprofit residential co-op. Two adjoining row homes on Chestnut Street house 21 tenants who pay rent in exchange for room and board. The rent money goes to support the Beacon Hill Friends House, which hosts a Quaker meeting service every Sunday from 10:30am - 11:30am.
The Friends House mission is to embody the principles of simplicity, integrity, community and faith. The property was handed over to the Quakers when the owner died in 1957. In addition to serving as a co-op and a meeting house, the Friends House hosts a Quaker Studies Program every fall and occasionally presents speakers.
Residents of the co-op typically only stay for two years. Many are Quakers but the house invites anyone to apply for a spot and they encourage diversity among tenants. The rent is lower than the average rent on Beacon Hill and meals are included in the price. The Friends House has a charming library and parlor for resident use.
The meeting space is simplistic but classically beautiful and looks out onto a lovely garden. Typically, between 30 and 40 people attend meeting services.
