Sue and Vince Smith of Main Street, Schoharie, retell their Hurricane Irene survival story in this month's Guideposts Magazine.  http://www.guideposts.org/inspirational-stories/god-in-their-midst

The weather may have cooled off, but things continue to heat up @ Schoharie Recovery, Inc.!  We are SO pleased to be named a 'Charity of Choice' in this year's CDPHP Corporate Team Challenge 3.5 race on Thursday, May 17th -- all activities and the race take off from the Empire State Plaza.  See info under our tabs for DONATE or EVENTS.  Encourage your work colleagues and others to join in this fun event.

Also with Spring on its way, many schools, colleges, civic organizations, churches, and others are contacting our Volunteer Center for information on work days..... We now find ourselves in need of volunteers able to commit one or two days/week -- perhaps 6 or 7 hours/day-- to help in our Volunteer Office.  Areas we need skilled assistance in are: those with general clerical skills, data entry, and general construction background (able to interact w/homeowners and assess needs to help us match residents w/volunteers' skills)....Please contact us via our email, phone or stop in at our Volunteer Center:  SchoharieRecovery@yahoo.com; 518.390.8828; 258 Main St. Schoharie, NY 12157 (trailer behind the Schoharie Reformed Church).   

From our Loaves & Fishes Cafe': Donations of individual sized cans of soda, juices and YooHoo are prized! As the weather gets warmer and our volunteers work up a thirst, there is a call for these drinks. Thank you from the Volunteers @ Loaves & Fishes!  

And, we won't leave without giving another can't-be-said-enough THANK YOU to all our Volunteers...

If you have not seen it, this video is a MUST view; the Red Hook School district students also sponsored fundraisers and presented Schoharie Recovery w/several thousand dollars....  Another big hug and THANK YOU to such heart-warming volunteers and supporters.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUDqQ7ZzIto

The public is reminded of tonight's meeting  (Mon., 3/26/12;) of the Board for Schoharie Recovery, Inc.; 7:00 p.m. in the Christian Ed. Bldg. of the Schoharie Presbyterian Church. 

NOTE:  Schoharie Recovery is one of two charities of choice for this year's CDPHP Corporate Team Challenge: Thursday, May 17th, Empire State Plaza, Albany.  We join CDPHP by encouraging businesses, non-profits, and individuals to participate in this 3.5 mile run.   http://www.cdphp.com/en/Newsroom/2012/03/03-22-2012-WTC-Green        or see our Events or Donate tab for a direct link.

Position PPPPPPPPPo      Po Available:   Schoharie Recovery seeks to hire a full-time Program Director to serve as the principal staff person for Schoharie Recovery, Inc.   He or she will be responsible for supervision and operation of volunteer center activities; for coordinating the various activities of task teams; for representing the organization to the media and elsewhere; and otherwise assisting the board in fulfilling the full range of its mission as required.     A Bachelor’s Degree with at least five years supervisory/administrative experience is preferred.   Experience working in non-profit organizational settings and in fund-raising / grant writing is also preferred.   Qualified applicants are encouraged to send a cover letter and resume to Schoharie Recovery, Inc. P.O. Box 111, Schoharie, NY 12157 or send materials to SchoharieRecovery@yahoo.com    Complete job listing is available under our RESOURCES tab; News Releases.

A reminder of the GREEN SHIRTS Schedule...continue to encourage everyone affected by Hurricane Irene to stop by or call for an  in-home interview... Your short time with this helpful group will help Schoharie County received needed assistance for recovery efforts:

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Mon 3/19-Friday, 3/23, 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m...including Thursday 3/22 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.: At Schoharie Reformed Church Heritage House, 258 Main St.:

Wed. 3/21-Thursday, 3/22, 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Middleburgh  @ St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 326 Main St.

Mon 3/19 - Tuesday 3/20, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. : Blenheim, Town Hall, Route 20, North Blenheim

Today's THIRD News Item:  The volunteer Center @ Schoharie Recovery, 258 Main St. Schoharie, has access to MANY household items waiting to be donated by some wonderful folks.  Please see our RESOURCES tab for the complete listing of available items; call the Volunteeer Center to make arrangements for pick-up or deliveries of needed items.  (examples of items waiting for new homes: 5 Ft. double bathroom sink & counter top; ex. condition couch, gas stove, 2 futons, many kitchen utensils, 2 tubs of assorted toys, bathroom vent, double stainless sink w/faucit; 2 nightstands w/matching dresser; kingsized bed, crib, bunk bed, electric stove, coffee table, 2 steel six windows, 1 bay sink w/small counter, etc.

Thank you to all our loyal volunteers, bakers and cookers, and servers....  the ONLY current need for our Cafe' is soups - of any kind; No additional casseroles needed...    If you haven't already done so, please check our the stats for Schoharie Recovery, including the number of lunches served by our Loaves and Fishes Cafe' team!    See posting from Wed., 3/14/12.     

Please note and pass on to  anyone who may be ready to make a trip to Guilford Mills to pick up needed articles from the many donated appliances, furniture, clothing, etc.:  Everyone who wishes to obtain items for Guilford is now being required to bring a copy of their original FEMA certificate with a phono id. 

Continue to encourage friends, neighbors, any residents, property owners, or business owners affected by Hurricane Irene to Please contact the Green Shirts.  This information is confidential and will be most helpful in obtaining assistance to 'fill the gaps' in unmet needs.  Their schedule in Schoharie is below; you need not be a resident of Schoharie to meet w/reps in Schoharie; likewise, when the Greenshirts are in Middleburgh, a Schoharie resident may meet with then at that location.   Again, encourage everyone to go for an interview OR contact them to have a home visit.

Green Shirts LOCATION: Schoharie Reformed Church Heritage House

A celebration to share for the great work of volunteers through Schoharie Recovery Inc.: 

As of March 5th, 2012, Schoharie Recovery has:   coordinated volunteers to 235 properties within the Schoharie School District and 70 properties outside the district; fully demolished 16 structures damaged beyond repair; participated in the gutting of 166 properties; assisted in debri removal on 260 properties; assisted in the cleaning of 179 properties; assisted in the rebuilding at 65 properties and The Schoharie Recovery Loaves & Fishes Cafe' has served more than 15,000 meals from the end of August to the end of February 2012.  (The cafe' served EXACTLY 6,863 meals from November 7th, 2011-February 27th, 2012!!!)          Hot Diggity Dog!  Way to Go, Volunteers!!!  

Schoharie Recovery, Inc. is Continuing to offer Hope, Help, Recovery..... we will rebuild.       Congratulations Volunteers!!!

Our Loaves and Fishes Cafe' continues to provide daily lunches to residents and volunteers.  As of today, we'd like to put out an all call for needed cookies and casseroles that are NOT tomato sauce based.  It is with continued help from people and groups like you, that we are able to keep our cafe' running.  A special shout out  to Emily and her trustworthy cooks and servers for minding the kitchen while Janis is away.....

Schoharie Recovery meets tonight, 7:00 p.m., in the Christian Ed. Bldg. of the Schoharie Presbyterian Church.

Weather is again with us so recovery efforts continue in full force...spread the word -- all volunteers treated with kindness and accepted with open hearts!   

Please help us get the word out to your family, friends and neighbors -- help them get to Schoharie or call to arrange a home interview.    Thank you!