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Saturday, May 5, 2012

Gleaning Project: GSC Goes Green

Have you ever wondered what happens to merchandise that has been opened and then returned to a store? What about new food and sundries that are either surplus or manufactured as samples? It might surprise you to know these items are typically sold as salvage or even sent to the landfill.

At GSC we realize that in our community there are both tremendous need and opportunity. By partnering with caring businesses within the area we are coordinating the successful redistribution of these goods to TC3 and other registered agencies dedicated to the homeless and at risk populations. One hundred percent of everything “gleaned” is routed to one or more of these places.

We are pleased to say that each year we glean many tons of food and thousands of other articles that are then immediately passed on to those doing without. Not only is this work particularly gratifying as it touches hundreds of people each day, it is also makes use of things that would otherwise be lost or wasted.

 If you think you might be interested in joining our “Glean Team”, we would love to hear from you. Together we can help so many and protect our environment in the process. How green is that?



 



Friday, May 4, 2012

Tent City 3 video, by Seattle Pacific University

This video discusses the issue of homelessness and includes Tent City 3 residents, volunteers and other supporters sharing their voice. Produced by Seattle Pacific University. Copyright 2009, Clapping Trees Media.


Tent City 3 from Seattle Pacific University on Vimeo.

Watch this video on Vimeo

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Monday, April 30, 2012

Walking with Giant

 

One man's battle with homelessness and debilitating illness

(2/8/65 - 9/2/14) Meet Matthew Robert Barrett, appropriately nicknamed Giant by his friends not just for his grand stature but for meeting a hard life head-on and being dubbed a big inspiration to all those who have come to know him.

Matt was a 3-year resident at Tent City 3.

Learn about his journey in a photo essay by photographer Ilona Berzups.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

GSC Newsletter – Feb 2012

In this issue:
  • SPU reaches out
  • A donation you can sink your teeth into
  • What’s cookin’ in March?
  • What do the campers need right now?
  • A Giant Step Forward to Give Back
  • Really, come visit!
  • Calling all strong arms (and pick-up trucks)
Download/view GSC Newsletter - Feb 2012 (1.2 mb)

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

GSC Newsletter – Jan 2012

In this issue:
  • What’s new with TC3? New digs, that’s what.
  • You made the holidays something special
  • What’s cookin’ in February?
  • What do the campers need right now?
  • No time to be camping
  • Come visit
  • Seattle Pacific University Hosts Special Events
Download/view GSC Newsletter - Jan 2012 (1.1 mb)

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Photos: Tent City 3 move 1/21/12

Volunteers Bethany Community Church, by Ilona Berzups

A slideshow of Tent City 3 move from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church to Seattle Pacific University's Wallace Field on 1/21/12


Created with flickr slideshow.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/ilober/sets/72157629626060080/show/ 

For more photos by Ilona Berzups visit www.ilophotography.com