<div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Every year the National Federation of the Blind Community
Service Division participates in a community service project during the
exciting days of our national convention. 
Our 2021 partnership will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities Maryland.  This is a home away from home for seriously
ill children and their families.  There
are two activities we are taking part in for our community service project.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">One. We are writing notes of encouragement to the families
and children staying at the Ronald McDonald House.  Please refrain from any religious
messaging.  If you braille your letters,
please include a companion print copy. 
Additionally, please contact LaShawna Fant using the following email
address if you need your letter transcribed and printed:</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="mailto:fantl@bellsouth.net" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">fantl@bellsouth.net</a></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Second. We are providing comfort to the families and
children by collecting NEW blankets. 
These cozy and warm throws should be child safe and new. </p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We will start the process of collecting these letters and
blankets on May 1st, 2021 and the deadline for receiving items is June 4th,
2021.  All letters and blankets should be
mailed to:</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Jeanetta Price</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">P.O. Box 5613</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Beaumont, Texas 77726</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">If you have any questions, you can also contact Jeanetta
Price at:</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Email: <a href="mailto:price.jeanetta@gmail.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">price.jeanetta@gmail.com</a></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Phone: 409-344-1005</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Thanks in advance for what you will do to help bring smiles,
hope, encouraging words, and warmth to Ronald McDonald House Charities
Maryland!</p>

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<p class="gmail-bodya" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span class="gmail-none"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:black">Live The Life You W</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">ant! </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">National
federation of the Blind </p>

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Service Division </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="http://www.nfb.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">www.nfb.org</a></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">"I am
filled with hope, energy, and love by participating in the National Federation
of The Blind because my expectations are raised, my contributions make a
difference to me and to others, and I can celebrate the realization of my
dreams with my Federation family”</p>

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