Can you afford a can of soup? Do you know how many people in our community CAN'T afford a can of soup? Now is your chance to help those less fortunate than you. September 11, 2008 we are having a food drive in the parking lot at the Chamber of Commerce. You dont have to bring a box of food or even a bag of food, we're not asking you to go grocery shopping and spend a bunch of money. But we all have stuff in our cupboards, some soup, peanut butter, noodles, etc. that we can afford to donate. So clean out your cupboards, your families cupboards, and your friends cupboards and bring your food donations to the big semi that will be parked next to the Chamber of Commerce building from 9am to 6pm on September 11, 2008.
Help feed your hungry neighbors!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Quote of the Day
Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.
-Mahatma Ghandi
-Mahatma Ghandi
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
12 Ways to give...
Feeling generous but strapped for cash? Don't feel guilty, get creative. Volunteer, donate your old cell phone or try one of these other no- or low-cash ways to give to charity.
By Erin Burt
(Click HERE for the full article)
When it comes to helping others, young adults are no slouches. On average, Americans ages 18 to 24 plan to give nearly $350 to those in need over the holidays, according to a recent Deloitte & Touche survey. That's more than they plan to spend on gifts for friends and family. And young adults ages 25 to 34 expect to give about $190 to charitable causes.
But what if you've caught the spirit of the season but you're low on cash? Take heart. Even with a budget feeling the squeeze from student loans, rent, high energy bills or other holiday expenses, you can make a difference without writing a check or charging your credit card. There are plenty of alternative opportunities available if you know where to look.
Twelve ways to give:
1. Clean out your closet
2. Volunteer
3. Hold a cyber garage sale
4. Donate your old cell phone
5. Give new life to an old computer
6. Shop for a Cause
7. Click your support
8. Donate your frequent flier miles
9. Buy extra groceries
10. Be a kid again
11. Give Blood
12. Get a haircut.
Do your homework
However you choose to give, it's important to check out the charity first to make sure it is legitimate and that your money, goods or services will be used to the fullest potential. You can research an organization online through the American Institute of Philanthropy, Better Business Bureau, Charity Navigator or GuideStar. Learn more about these rating guides and what to look for when evaluating a charity.
By Erin Burt
(Click HERE for the full article)
When it comes to helping others, young adults are no slouches. On average, Americans ages 18 to 24 plan to give nearly $350 to those in need over the holidays, according to a recent Deloitte & Touche survey. That's more than they plan to spend on gifts for friends and family. And young adults ages 25 to 34 expect to give about $190 to charitable causes.
But what if you've caught the spirit of the season but you're low on cash? Take heart. Even with a budget feeling the squeeze from student loans, rent, high energy bills or other holiday expenses, you can make a difference without writing a check or charging your credit card. There are plenty of alternative opportunities available if you know where to look.
Twelve ways to give:
1. Clean out your closet
2. Volunteer
3. Hold a cyber garage sale
4. Donate your old cell phone
5. Give new life to an old computer
6. Shop for a Cause
7. Click your support
8. Donate your frequent flier miles
9. Buy extra groceries
10. Be a kid again
11. Give Blood
12. Get a haircut.
Do your homework
However you choose to give, it's important to check out the charity first to make sure it is legitimate and that your money, goods or services will be used to the fullest potential. You can research an organization online through the American Institute of Philanthropy, Better Business Bureau, Charity Navigator or GuideStar. Learn more about these rating guides and what to look for when evaluating a charity.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Food Drive
One Day
One Truck
One Truck
One Goal...
FILL IT UP!
As part of our Day of Caring we are going to be having a food drive. Our goal is to fill a 27' truck with non-perishable food items in just 9 hours!! You can drop off food to us here at our office any time between now and September 11 (521 S Union) or you can bring your food to the truck on September 11 from 9 am to 5pm, it will be parked in the parking lot next to the Chamber of Commerce.
Our community food banks cupbards are very bare and with winter just a few months away they need all of our help. So please help us help them.
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