Shop Early for Charity
Shop for Charity - Wed, February 29, 2012 from 6pm - 8pm
The Picky Chick offers the opportunity to shop before the general public by simply making a $5 donation at the door.
100% of admission proceeds go to CHARITY! Nominees are accepted on our FB page , please check there to see when nomination dates, voting dates & other pertinent details.
Fall 2011 proceeds went to support Gwendolyn Strong Foundation, $545.
Spring 2011 proceeds went to support Baby Ruby Coker, $965.82.
Fall 2010 proceeds went to support Gwendolyn Strong Foundation,
Spring 2010 proceeds went to support The Red Cross for Haiti Relief,
Fall 2009 proceeds went to support The Restoration House of ET, $600.
Spring 2009 proceeds went to support Second Harvest Food Bank of ET,
Charities that we support...
The Picky Chick supports/has supported the following charities with monetary donations and/or donations of unsold clothing, toys & baby equipment. We have been blessed to be able to assist these organizations who serve families in our neighborhood & beyond.
Fountain City Ministry Center
Located in Central Baptist Church of Fountain City, 5364 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37918. Hours of operation are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 2pm-4pm and Wednesday 6pm-7pm. FCMC is a cooperative effort of community churches. Their mission is to honor God by serving the needy of our community by providing emergency food, clothing, financial and spiritual assistance through united local churches. www.fcministry.org
Angelic Ministries International
Located at 1218 N. Central St. at the corner of Oklahoma, Knoxville, TN. They are open for donations Monday - Friday 10am-3pm and Saturday 8:30am-Noon. Angelic Ministries Int'l is a non-profit, non-denominational ministry providing assistance to those in need in Knoxville, surrounding counties and countries around the world. www.angelicministries.com
Second Harvest Food Bank of East TN
Located at 922 Delaware Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921. They may be contacted at 865.521.0000 and their office hours are Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm. Second Harvest distributes food to roughly 140,000 hungry people every month through a network of Partner Agencies throughout East TN. Agencies are non-profit organizations dedicated to feeding the hungry and include church pantries, shelters, group homes, local kitchens, after-school program sites, rehabilitation centers and many others. Their Mission Statement is: Second Harvest works to eliminate hunger in our 18 county service area. We provide food, services and education to address the needs of all people at-risk of hunger while attacking the root cause of hunger through education and nutrition. www.secondharvestknox.com
The Restoration House of East TN
The Restoration House (TRH) provides a safe place for birth and single mother families. We are helping women and their children find the restoration they need in order to make successful life transitions and achieve their future goals and dreams. www.therestorationhouse.net
American Red Cross for Haiti Relief
The American Red Cross helps people in need -- free of charge -- every single day! In addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs. www.redcross.org
Wesley House Community Center
The Wesley House is a Christian ministry, called by God to nurture wholeness and hope by empowering children and families through service and education. The Wesley House Vision is three-fold: 1) To develop and maintain the emotional, academic, and spiritual growth of children and families through the ministries and programs of CARES, STEP, PACE and WISE. 2) Provide access of resources and services within the MLB (Mechanicsville, Lonsdale and Beaumont) communities. 3) Establish and maintain financial and physical resources in reserve to support these program needs. www.wesleyhouse.comGwendolyn Strong Foundation
The Gwendolyn Strong Foundation (theGSF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity dedicated to increasing awareness of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), the #1 genetic killer of young children, supporting families impacted, and accelerating research focused on ending this cruel disease. www.thegsf.org
