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 Judith Tereletsky, Big Spring High School art teacher, examines some of the many bowls created for the United Way's Empty Bowls event, which will be held Nov. 20 at First Baptist Church. (HERALD photo/Steve Reagan) By STEVE REAGAN
Staff Writer
United Way campaign officials are bringing back an event that satisfies both the soul and the stomach.
“Empty Bowls,” which features both artistic effort and good food, will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at First Baptist Church.
Big Spring High School and Howard College art students, along with private citizens, have created more than 90 highly decorated soup bowls for the event, said Jan Hansen, United Way executive director. On Nov. 20, people can purchase one of those bowls for $15 and promptly fill it with one of several different soup offerings. Proceeds go directly to United Way. “This event helps people realize that there are people out there without food,” Hansen said. Scenic Mountain Medical Center, Howard College, Big Spring High School, Morgan Creek Ranch and Walter Brumley will provide specialty soups for the evening. Judith Tereletsky, BSHS art instructor, said 35 of her students worked on the project and were joined by more than 30 private citizens. The result, she said, was quite creative — bowls are emblazoned with United Way agency logos or whatever color struck the artist's fancy, while others were crafted into unique shapes such as footballs, poinsettias and castles. “We'll have five special bowls, which feature different agencies of the United Way, which will be auctioned off during the event,” Tereletsky said. “Also, we've asked the three high school principals — Mike Ritchey, George Bancroft and Tanya Cartwright — to create a bowl.” Hansen said she remains optimistic that the UW campaign will reach its goal of $250,000. “Right now, we're a little more than half-way to our goal,” she said. “We've collected a little more than $160,000 (as of Wednesday), but we still have a lot of pledges out there. Most of our Loaned Executive pledges haven't been received and that's where a bulk of our money comes from.” Monies raised from the annual campaign are used to fund the following 15 area non-profit agencies:
• The American Red Cross, West Texas Chapter. This agency provides disaster relief services, assistance to military personnel and their families and offers first aid instruction.
• Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of West Texas. CASA volunteers serve as advocates for abused and neglected children who are in the care of Child Protective Services when the court is considering the permanent placement for the child. Location, 210 Third; St. Phone, 263-4162.
• Buffalo Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America. This is an educational and character-building program for boys and young adults. Location, 610 Scurry; Phone, 263-3407.
• Big Spring Humane Society. The Humane Society provides shelter and care for abandoned, abused and neglected cats and dogs and also arranges pet visitations for elderly and disabled. Location, W. I-20 North Service Road; Phone, 267-7832.
• Boy's Club of Big Spring. The program offers guidance, instruction, recreation and leadership to boys 6-17 years of age. Location, 212 E. Third St.; 263-1822.
• Northside Community Center. Northside provides clothing, household articles, rent and utility payments, emergency shelter and counseling for those in need. Location, 108 N.E. Eighth St.; Phone, 263-2673.
• Dora Robert Rehabilitation Center. This is a rehabilitation program to help improve the health and welfare of disabled children and adults. No one is turned away due to their ability to pay. Location, 306. W. Third; Phone, 267-3806.
• Isaiah 58. The program provides food, clothing and other essential of daily life to those in need. It also provides assistance with prescription drugs, rent and ultities. Location, 107 Runnels St.; Phone, 263-4758.
• Girl Scouts of the Permian Basin. Girl Scouts provide programs aimed for girls age five through 17.
• The Salvation Army. The Salvation Army provides a number of services for the poor including meals and lodging for the homeless. Location 811 W. Fifth St.; Phone, 267-8239.
• Victim Services. The volunteers for victim services for immediate after-crises support for victims of rape and sexual assault. 24-hour support hotline, 263-3312.
• Y.M.C.A. of Big Spring. The YMCA offers a number of physical activities for children and adults along with after school and summer activities. Location, 801 Owens; Phone, 267-8234.
• Westside Community Center. This program provides an education-based, after-school and summer programs for public school children. Location, 1311 W. Fourth St.; Phone, 267-6680.
• Westside Day Care Center. This program provides day care and education for children ages 0-12 but the parents must be employed or participate in training that will lead to employment. Location: Big Spring Industrial Park; Phone, 263-7841.
Contact Staff Writer Steve Reagan at 263-7331 ext. 234 or by e-mail at
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