The number of children in the foster care system has reached a new record according to data from the Arizona State Department of Economic Security. There were 13,191 children living with relatives or in foster homes, shelters or group homes as of May 31, 2012. That is an increase of 413 children in one month! [...]
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NPC Helping Our Community
The year 2012 is well underway at the Northminster Church Food Bank. Thanks to Bill Greer and all the Outreach volunteers that so unselfishly give many hours of their time. For some it is driving their own vehicles to purchase food, pick up bread products, farm fresh produce, supplies, and even pet food. The purchase [...]
Children Of Our Tomorrow
What will tomorrow bring? None of us can answer that question. However, for the children of The Sunshine Group Homes, that question is part of their daily existence. They come from broken homes, lose of parents, parents no longer wanting or able to care for them, or even dangerous situations. Once they come into the [...]
NPC 2011 Event-More Food Bank
Northminster Church is so blessed to have people who willingly donate their time to help at the food bank. It is so rewarding to know that you are giving back to the community by helping these families in desperate need. Our volunteers, not only work helping shoppers, but they spend many hours picking up food [...]
NPC 2011 Event-Food Bank
Northminster Church is very proud of the work that the NPC Food Bank does in our community. With the help of many volunteers and donations from members, the food bank manages to serve an average of 220 families a month. Endless hours are spent during the week, purchasing, sorting and stocking food by the volunteers. [...]
NPC Happy New Year
As the year 2011 comes to a close, Northminster Presbyterian Church family would like to wish everyone good health and a prosperous New Year. We have been so blessed this year, with the arrival of our new Pastor Wayne Kirk and his lovely wife Linda, who moved from Florida and left family and friends to [...]
You’re Never To Old To Believe
It all began for me, when my wife, Janice and I went to see the movie, “The Santa Clause” starring Tim Allen. I suddenly realized what had happened to me. My hair and beard had started to turn gray and, of course, I was shaped like a pear. I hadn’t fallen off of a roof, [...]
Hunger Is Not By Choice
We are in the midst of our holiday season and this year is especially difficult for our community. With unemployment still very high and families having a hard time making ends meet, NPC Food Bank is even more important to our neighbors and families. Food supplies start to run very low from our suppliers and [...]
Proud of Our Graduates
Congratulations to our four Arizona Certified Food Managers. NPC is very proud of Bill Greer, Gloria Oldham, Bob Bollinger, and Sue Zevan for completing the very difficult training and grueling exam to become Certified Managers. They spent many, many hours studying, plus attending an 8 hour classroom in order to complete the course. Not to [...]
NPC Feeds Furry Friends
When we take a pet into our lives, we are promising to love and care for them just like we would a family member. However, when tough times come, we should never have to make a decision as to whether our family is fed or our pets are fed, when there is no money to [...]
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