News and Press Releases

 

Book Resources for your Family! January 17, 2024

Would you be interested in a Children’s Story Collection? It has taken several years, but I am excited to say that these stories are now published. This paperback contains short stories that are illustrated and each story ends with a Bible verse.
Check Out: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSDMKGNB?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

 

AGCVA 2023 Summer Conference– Friday, July 28, 2023, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Turning “Mental Health” from a Buzzword to Commitment
Presented by Eric Kieselbach, Founder & President of Shepherd Care

“Mental health in the workplace continues to be a hot topic, especially as construction remains one of the top industries that experiences worker suicide. But recognizing its importance and creating a culture of care are two different things. This session explores how to dig deeper into assessing the wellness of your team and committing to practices that makes mental health a core priority.”

https://agcva.org/summerconference2023

Virginia Construction Journal– February 2021.  An article about chaplaincy serving the construction industry, co-authored by Jerry Baker (construction professional and Shepherd Care Board Member) and David Finch (business owner).

Visit http://shepherdcarefiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/VCJ-shepherd_care.pdf

Shepherd Care is once-again GuideStar Premium!– February 2021. Our organization is proud to be a GuideStar Platinum Nonprofit Profile participant. Platinum lets us show quantitative metrics on the progress we’re making toward our mission. Check out our Nonprofit Profile: http://www.guidestar.org/profile/27-1081238 . GuideStar has the most complete, up-to-date nonprofit data available. It is a hub that lists over 1.8 million IRS-recognized tax-exempt organizations.

Shepherd Care joins the top 1% of organizations to reach the Platinum level! We’re proud to share our key metrics with the world and highlight the changes we’re making. We want to give donors and funders an alternative to simplistic financial ratios to evaluate us.

Virginia’s Construction Voice- October 2020. A statewide publication of the Associated General Contractors of Virginia featured a safety article by Chaplain Eric Kieselbach, Shepherd Care and Jerry Baker, CHC, Skill USA- Virginia. “Addressing Mental Health and Managing Stress: Are You Wearing the Right Tool Belt?”

Web Link: https://www.vaconstructionvoice-digital.com/vgca/annual_2020/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1626191#articleId1626191

Partnership Announcement– August 2020.  Shepherd Care, a non-profit organization established by Eric Kieselbach in 2009 to “care for people where they live and work,” has established a partnership with Creative Music and Entertainment, a company that has as it’s mission to guide others to explore music, the arts, and other life enriching services in a way consistent with how they were created.

Founded by Chris Pickett in 2007, Creative Music’s philosophy includes: an emphasis on people not products, an approach that is positive, encouraging, and fun, and teaching that guides students to love and enjoy music.

Chris Pickett’s experience includes over 25 years of music teaching and music ministry as well as 8 years of directing a full-time music and arts studio. Creative Music currently has nearly 90 students and as well as 7 sub-contractor/instructors.

Creative Music’s new collaboration with Shepherd Care will allow them to go beyond instruction and into personal care and training of students, their families, and even those not currently involved in their programs.

Be sure to be up to date in this latest partnership with Creative Music!

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Why Businesses Have a Workplace Chaplain! May 2020

Perhaps you are a business owner or manager and concerned about the health and well-being of your employees…and maybe how better to care for your staff in a God-honoring way? Check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=320j7b6vfqg

A “pdf” hard-copy outline is available here: Why Do Businesses Have a Workplace Chaplain

Why Businesses Do Not Have a Workplace Chaplain! May 2020

Maybe you are or know a business owner or manager and they are concerned about a Biblical approach to care for their employees in a God-honoring way? Check out this scriptural approach to workplace chaplaincy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ugzAPryYd4

A “pdf” hard-copy outline is available here: Why Do Businesses Not Have a Workplace Chaplain

Shepherd Care is GuideStar Premium! January 2020

Our organization is proud to be a GuideStar Platinum Nonprofit Profile participant. Platinum lets us show quantitative metrics on the progress we’re making toward our mission. Check out our Nonprofit Profile: http://www.guidestar.org/profile/27-1081238 . GuideStar has the most complete, up-to-date nonprofit data available. It is a hub that lists over 1.8 million IRS-recognized tax-exempt organizations.

Shepherd Care joins the top 1% of organizations to reach the Platinum level…and we have sustained this level for years! We’re proud to share our key metrics with the world and highlight the changes we’re making. We want to give donors and funders an alternative to simplistic financial ratios to evaluate us.

Revised Content and More Ways to Connect to Shepherd Care- December 2018

Shepherd Care has revised the subscription content of our web page. Please check out the free section and the web store for details!

Also, we  now have these web site connection options:

  • www.shepherdcarefiles.com
  • www.shepherdcare.co
  • www.shepherdcare.online
  • www.shepherdcare.us

More Ways to Support Shepherd Care- March 2018

In addition the the different ways mentioned below, Shepherd Care has more ways to receive donations:

  • Humble Bundle- Using Humble Bundle’s existing “Choose Your Own Charity” feature during checkout, customers can choose to benefit Shepherd Care with any purchase they make on the Humble Store or selected Bundles. By default, Humble Partners receive 15% of each enabled Bundle purchase, 5% for each enabled Store purchase, and $10 for every new Humble Monthly subscriber (some exclusions apply). www.humblebundle.com/store?partner=2023958&charity=2023958

Ways to Support Shepherd Care- February 2017

Our organization is proud to be a GuideStar Platinum Nonprofit Profile participant! There are three easy ways to contribute to Shepherd Care:

  • Kroger- Choose Shepherd Care as the nonprofit organization of choice (#89365) on your Kroger Plus Rewards card and the organization will receive a percentage of each grocery and fuel purchase.
  • If you are active on Ebay, you can start selling for Shepherd Care through Ebay’s Charity Auctions. You specify the a dollar amount of the sale to send to our organization.
  • Donate through Paypal. Shepherd Care is an IRS approved 501 (c) 3 Non-profit organization. Fed ID Number 27-1081238. All contributions are tax deductible and you will promptly receive a receipt.

Shepherd Care is GuideStar Premium! January 2017

Our organization is proud to be a GuideStar Platinum Nonprofit Profile participant. Platinum lets us show quantitative metrics on the progress we’re making toward our mission. Check out our Nonprofit Profile: http://www.guidestar.org/profile/27-1081238 . GuideStar has the most complete, up-to-date nonprofit data available. It is a hub that lists over 1.8 million IRS-recognized tax-exempt organizations.

Shepherd Care joins the top 1% of organizations to reach the Platinum level! We’re proud to share our key metrics with the world and highlight the changes we’re making. We want to give donors and funders an alternative to simplistic financial ratios to evaluate us.

Partnership Announcement– November 2016. Shepherd Care, a non-profit organization that serves the people of the Martinsville and Henry County communities and beyond, has contracted with Logan Harr for the position of Volunteer Care Coordinator, founder Eric Kieselbach announced today.

Harr, a graduate of Penn Foster High School, holds a certificate in Non-Profit Management from Duke University. He has organized volunteer groups at Martinsville Speedway for the past seven years, assisting the speedway in various aspects of operation and in his new role will continue to do the same.

“I’m very excited to have Logan in this position,” Kieselbach said. “Logan has worked with us for the past two years and to be able to have him as a partner is great. He has the relationships, attention to detail, and dedication every employer wants on their team. Logan’s new position will allow him to serve other companies and organizations by coordinating events, providing leadership, and more.”

“We’ve relied heavily on Logan during any event we put on,” Martinsville Speedway Vice President of Operations Matt Brannock said. “He has always come through for us, and done so with a smile on his face. It’s great to work with him and I can’t think of a better person for this role.”

Shepherd Care’s partnership with Martinsville Speedway raises resources to support athletic programs throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

“I’m really excited for this opportunity and thankful that Eric has the trust in me to do this job,” Harr said. “I am passionate about what I do and serving other people and this role allows me to do just that.”

Logan will start in his new position immediately and is available to offer specialized services to all types of organizations. Contact Logan at topadaline999@yahoo.com or call him at (706) 980-5630.

About Shepherd Care – Founded in 2009, Shepherd Care is a non-profit organization with the mission of caring for, encouraging, inspiring, edifying, counseling and supporting the people of the community. For more information about Shepherd Care visit www.shepherdcarefiles.com.

Kroger Community Rewards Announcement

Shepherd Care is now participating with the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Participants can begin enrolling online.

• Simply register online at krogercommunityrewards.com
• Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy and register your card with your organization after you sign up.
• If a member does not yet have a Kroger Plus card, please let them know that they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger.
• Click on Sign In/Register
• Most participants are new online customers, so they must click on SIGN UP TODAY in the ‘New Customer?’ box.
• Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions
• You will then get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email.
• Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.
• Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number.
• Update or confirm your information.
• Enter NPO number or name of organization, 89365, then select organization the Shepherd Care from list and click on confirm.
• To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization’s name on the right side of your information page.
• REMEMBER, purchases will not count for your group until after your member(s) register their card(s).
• Do you use your phone number at the register? Call 800-576-4377, select option 4 to get your Kroger Plus card number.
• Members must swipe their registered Kroger Plus card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger Plus card when shopping for each purchase to count.
• All participants must re-enroll each August.

Thank you for your participation!

Ebay Charity Auction Announcement

If you are active on Ebay, you can start selling for Shepherd Care through Ebay’s charity auctions. The seller can control the portion amount of sale for the donation amount to a valid non-profit organization. Thank you for your support! http://charity.ebay.com/charity-au…/…/shepherd-care/2023958/

SHEPHERD CARE PARTNERS WITH 6 WHEELS CONSULTING TO PROVIDE SENSITIVITY, DISABILITY, AND RESPECT SEMINARS– November 2016

Shepherd Care, a non-profit organization established by Eric Kieselbach in 2009 to care, encourage, inspire, edify, counsel and support people in the community, has established a partnership with 6 Wheels Consulting, a company that strives to educate and strengthen the public’s understanding of the culture of disability.

Founded by Matthew Shapiro, 6 Wheels Consulting’s mission is to educate people about disability culture as well as raise awareness about the issues that affect the people with disabilities population. Shapiro has been actively involved in numerous disability and youth related boards, organizations, and programs – tirelessly sharing his knowledge and experience through a variety of public speaking engagements across the country. He has also worked with the Virginia Advocates United Leading Together (VAULT), the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities, the Virginia Department of Education, just to name a few.

“6 Wheels Consulting, LLC is delighted to announce this exciting new collaboration with Shepherd Care.  Eric’s mission to care for people where they live and work is the heart of community.  This new partnership will allow 6 Wheels Consulting, LLC and Shepherd Care to provide training and other services to businesses, churches, Fire, Law, and EMS Departments to expand their disability awareness and improve interactions, and foster respect and understanding of the diverse perspectives of others. We are excited to see what the future holds for both organizations, thanks to this partnership,” Shapiro said.

Be sure to be up to date in this latest partnership with 6 Wheels Consulting! For more information visit www.shpeherdcarefiles.com.

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