[Community-service] Fwd: [nabs-l] O/T Hard times generation: homeless kids

[Jewel S.]

I'd be up to it. What kind of project are we talking about? Care kits,
that we get local donations for, then have shipped directly to the
convention hotel and put together? That would probably be out of the
question, because of shipping costs and timing problems.

How about something like the snack packs that we do here in North
Carolina at the state convention, and the profits going to aid a local
shelter? Donations could be obtained and brought to convention, and
sold throughout the week, then we make a check out to the chosen
shelter or shelters. I could see this happening.

Or maybe an auction or raffle? Anyone have connections for auction or
raffle items? Again, the profit would be given to the shelter as a big
check, or maybe we could go to a local store with them and shop with
the kids in mind.

Just throwing some ideas out.


On 3/8/11, Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey  folks,  check out  this link that  Joe sent out  to the nabs
> list.  possible project?  Let us see, let us discuss.
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Joe Orozco <jsorozco at gmail.com>
> Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 13:40:59 -0500
> Subject: [nabs-l] O/T Hard times generation: homeless kids
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>
> Hello all,
>
> I know Darian is working with a group of people on community service
> activities.  The link below was passed around our office today, and aside
> from the fact that the community mentioned in the video is not far from
> Disney World, down the street from where this year's national convention
> will be held, I was just struck by the real state of things.  I sit on the
> board of a transitional housing organization here in DC and think we've seen
> it all...  Maybe some students will come together and do some type of
> community project while at convention?  I know blind people have it tough.
> The unemployment rate is atrocious, but we aren't the only ones.  As persons
> with disabilities, we sometimes get more help and have access to more
> resources than impoverished families.  Anyway, check it out if you have a
> spare moment.
>
> http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7358670n&tag=related;photovideo
>
> Joe
>
> "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves,
> some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing
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