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It is suggested that everyone annually check with your long distance provider and ask for the cheapest rate.  Also, check all phone bills, both local and long distance services, to make sure you are not being incorrectly billed.  Recently the ACC/SD received a flier which stated,  "The Federal Access Charge increased from $4.35 to $5.00 for the main residential phone line and for customers with a single business line."  The ACC/SD was being charged $8.41 for a single business line.  In checking we were informed that we were being billed for a telephone number at a separate location.  Since the bill did not indicate this, we questioned how we would know this.  The response was, "Ask us."  The ACC/SD was reimbursed.  

JOIN THE HELP!LINE TEAM!!!  Make a difference in the lives of others by joining the HELP!Line volunteer team!  The HELP!Line is a 24-hour information and crisis line that serves the community with referrals to resources and support for those in need.  The HELP!Line is currently looking for dedicated, understanding people to volunteer their time answering calls.  Extensive training in crisis intervention, listening skills, and community resources is provided.  The next 40-hour training begins February 22 and 23, 2002.   Call 339-4357 for more information on how you can become involved.  "Make the Call That Will Make a Difference!"  Serves Sioux Falls and surrounding area.

The Mentor Mom Program matches young mothers, either pregnant or parenting, with a caring, committed mentor who is also a mother.  Pregnancy and parenting are times filled with many questions, and many of the young women in the Mentor Mom Program have not one to help with their questions.  That is what the Mentor Mom program is all about.  If you are interested in being a mentor to a young mom, contact the Mentor Mom Program at the HELP!Line Center (334-6646 or amyp@helplinecenter.org.)  This program is available in Sioux Falls and approximately within 25 mile area.  Check if similar programs are available in your area.

Care Callers Telephone Reassurance Program   The Center For Active Generations offers a telephone reassurance line available to serve homebound elderly and disabled persons in Sioux Falls.  Volunteers are available to place a weekday morning call to homebound individuals in order to eliminate some of the feelings of isolation associated with independent living and provide emergency response services as necessary.  The service is fee to eligible clients.  To sign up for this program, refer a potential client or become a Care Caller volunteer call the Center For Active Generations at 336-6722.  Check in your area to see if a similar program exists.

2002 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be observed January 18-25.  The theme will be:  "With You is the Fountain of Life." (Psalm 36:5-9)  Enclosed in this mailing is an order blank for materials to assist you in the celebration.  Note that fulfillment of orders received after December 15, 2001, cannot be guaranteed.

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