[Community-service] Effort = Results, Plain & Simple

[Darian Smith]

That is definitely good.
 What part did you play in this? it's always good to hear what good things people are doing in the community  to help improve the lives of  others.  To me this is service. Thinking about others  and not self is  how we change  the perception that the blind are takers and not givers. 
On Mar 31, 2013, at 7:15 PM, "Chris Parsons" <christine-parsons at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Everett,
> 
> Awesome example of some positive results! Thanks so much for sharing!
> 
> Chris
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Everett Gavel
> Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 8:55 PM
> To: community-service at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Community-service] Effort = Results, Plain & Simple
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> Just sharing some positive news born from blind &
> disabled volunteers' efforts.
> 
> Here in Colorado Springs, a committee of disabled
> people, a majority of whom are blind, have formed
> an independent committee on transit. They've gone
> out and contacted anyone and everyone who might be
> interested in having better public transport (not
> just the disabled). They've gotten stories,
> contact info, and support. Due to this one avenue
> of service, tomorrow night (Monday 4/1), the Mayor
> and much of the community is riding the new
> evening bus service which is starting tomorrow
> night. From Downtown out to a mall, participating
> in a celebration in the food court, then riding
> back to the main transit center downtown. These
> positive-change results and the efforts came from
> the volunteer service of blind and disabled people
> who chose to organize and change things for
> themselves (and others), rather than waiting for
> others to do it for them.
> 
> Get out in your community. You most certainly can
> make a positive difference and change the world
> for the better. Laugh in the faces of anyone who
> ever says you can't -- and then walk away and find
> better friends. ;-)
> 
> Strive On!
> Everett
> 
> 
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