[Newman-l] Service Project

[cl195907 at ohio.edu]

Just a final heads up if you wanted to volunteer for this project, (Saturday 
Feb. 28 was confirmed.)  I'm sending out the forms by Friday and need as 
accurate an head count as possible. Thanks to everyone who already signed up!

Courtney







Quoting cl195907 at ohio.edu:

> Hey all,
> 
> Part the change that Newman's structure is undergoing this quarter is
> an 
> increased focus on outside service oppurtunities, rather than trying
> to fit 
> something meaningful within our 2 hour meetings Wednesday nights.  In
> doing 
> this, hopefully our service projects can be more dynamic and we can
> be more 
> involved as volunteers in the community.
> 
> Our first such opportunity is coming up in February.  Good Works inc.
> is a 
> organisation here in Athens that aids those struggling with poverty
> in the 
> area.  They manage The Timothy House as a shelter for the rural
> homeless and 
> the Hannah House, which is a long term residential-care community.
> They also 
> sponsor the Walk for the Homeless every January. Its a great
> organisation that 
> really empowers and transforms lives, and they also are always in
> need of 
> volunteers--which is where we come in.
> 
> We'll be taking part in a one-day work retreat at the Good Works
> facilities.  
> Essentially, groups spend the day (9-4:00) on the grounds and help do
> whatever 
> needs doing.  This could include yardwork, painting, gardening,
> construction, 
> wood splitting and other projects associated with the upkeep of the
> facilities 
> and grounds managed by Good Works. This is a must needed service for
> Good 
> Works and also a really great way to get involved and give back to
> the 
> community.  
> 
> The tentative date (I'm waiting to hear back for confirmation) is
> Saturday 
> February 28th.  Next Wednesday there will be a sign up sheet at our 
> meeting,but if you're definitely interested in taking part please
> shoot me an 
> email, I'd like to have a rough head count to give them.  Also in
> that email, 
> if you have any experience/skills regarding upkeep-type work
> (anything from 
> painting to car maintenance)please let me know--this information is
> beneficial 
> to Good Works in organising the projects we'll be helping with.  
> 
> Let me know if you have any questions! 
> 
> Courtney Lefebvre
> 
> p.s If you're curious, more information can be found at
> http://www.good-
> works.net/.  To access work retreat information click the "short-term
> mission 
> trips" link on the left.
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