[Community-service] Cleveland site center.
Serena Cucco
serena.c.cucco at gmail.com
Sun Feb 23 18:31:13 UTC 2014
That's great thjat the program at CCB can be tailored to meet your
individual needs. Just curious, were LCB and Blind Inc. (Minasota)
developed prior to CCB?
Also, I just noticed ... Serena N and I have the same first name. I
didn't know my name and spelling were that common.
Serena C.
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On 2/23/14, Serena Nickell <scnickell1980 at gmail.com> wrote:
> I remember having that exact discussion.
> Serena
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 23, 2014, at 12:11 PM, Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> I remember a discussion an instructor had while i was at the Colorado
>> Center. they told a student that you start taking all classes
>> regardless of proficiency level in any particular class because no matter
>> how good you might be at something, there is always room for improvement.
>>
>> Of course if you are proficient enough in a particular area and need more
>> help in another, things can be worked out where you can work on the area
>> in which you wish to improve.
>>
>> Darian
>>> On Feb 23, 2014, at 10:03 AM, Serena Nickell <scnickell1980 at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I attended the Colorado center and while it's true that you're required
>>> to take all their classes they do Taylor the program to meet your needs.
>>> As time went on I was able to adjust my schedule to take less Braille and
>>> concentrate on other areas that I needed additional help in.
>>> Serena
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Feb 23, 2014, at 11:56 AM, Serena Cucco <serena.c.cucco at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi guys,
>>>>
>>>> I think the reason the NFB centers make you take all classes,
>>>> regardless of your proficiency, is that the centers were first
>>>> designed for people who were going blind as adults, so generally, had
>>>> no prior training in blindness skills and may have lacked the
>>>> confidence that they could live with their new condition. Of course,
>>>> being born blind/visually impaired is different. Hopefully,
>>>> congenitally blind folks have received at least basic training in
>>>> Braille or low vision equipment and cane travel, so might not really
>>>> think they need a Braille class.
>>>>
>>>> Serena
>>>>
>>>>> On 2/22/14, Cheryl Fields <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> This is good information, Ashley I am sure you will weigh all your
>>>>> options and make the best choice for your situation.
>>>>> If you are looking for specific training there is a location in
>>>>> Buffalo for hospilitality training. Don't know anyone that used this
>>>>> but occasionally I receive emails from them. Maybe someone knows more
>>>>> about it and can provide details.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheryl
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 2/22/14, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>>>>> Brooke,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cleveland sight center is a nonprofit center in cleveland ohio.
>>>>>> NFB centers are those private centers in Louisiana, colorado, and
>>>>>> Minesota.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> They are big and discussed a lot in the Monitor and convention.
>>>>>> Maybe,
>>>>>> you
>>>>>> are new to NFB?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Read the monitor for info and that is online at nfb.org. For
>>>>>> instance,
>>>>>> one
>>>>>> article
>>>>>> is called Living a Miracle every day and summarizes the LCB training.
>>>>>> https://nfb.org//Images/nfb/Publications/bm/bm08/bm0805/bm080504.htm
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Basically nfb centers train you in the skills of blindness and daily
>>>>>> living
>>>>>>
>>>>>> skills such as home management, technology, braille and cane travel.
>>>>>> You have to follow nfb philosophy there though. You have to train as
>>>>>> a
>>>>>> blind
>>>>>>
>>>>>> person even being legally blind with stable vision; you have to wear
>>>>>> sleepshades in training.
>>>>>> You have to take all classes.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Now, cleveland sight center does not force you to take classes you
>>>>>> already
>>>>>> are proficient in; like if you know braille, you don't have to take
>>>>>> it.
>>>>>> CSC
>>>>>>
>>>>>> also has a call center training program for blind people who want to
>>>>>> work
>>>>>> at
>>>>>>
>>>>>> call centers and really works to find clients jobs.
>>>>>> They offer the same classes but without NFB philosophy and
>>>>>> sleepshades
>>>>>> are
>>>>>> optional. Also, they have apartments which I find appealing.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> So that is a bit about types of centers and the nfb ones. If
>>>>>> interested
>>>>>> in
>>>>>> nfb centers, I encourage you to call the center staff as they are
>>>>>> happy
>>>>>> to
>>>>>> talk about their centers.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Ashley
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Brooke Evans
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 9:52 PM
>>>>>> To: Community Service Discussion List
>>>>>> Cc: Community Service Discussion List
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Cleveland site center.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Darian,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Could you explain a bit more on NFB training centers, please? I've
>>>>>> only
>>>>>> heard of this just now from your post.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Much appreciation.
>>>>>> Brooke
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Feb 22, 2014, at 9:47 PM, Darian <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Ashley,
>>>>>>> Just curious, have you considered training at one of our Nfb
>>>>>>> centers?
>>>>>>> Darian.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> This electronic message has been brought to you by my mobile device.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Feb 22, 2014, at 6:15 PM, "Ashley Bramlett"
>>>>>>>> <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Cheryl,
>>>>>>>> You used the first person. So do you work or volunteer for CSC? If
>>>>>>>> so,
>>>>>>>> we
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> really should talk.
>>>>>>>> I was considering going there for training. This is very valuable
>>>>>>>> info
>>>>>>>> and thanks for sharing. I did not realize that CSC had so many
>>>>>>>> blind
>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> sighted volunteers, not only to support the students, but also lead
>>>>>>>> recreation and literacy classes. Maybe once I do training there, I
>>>>>>>> should
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> get a job at the camp, as I love seeing kids grow and give them
>>>>>>>> opportunities their overprotective parents probably do not give them
>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>> do activities.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Ashley
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> -----Original Message----- From: Cheryl Fields
>>>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 8:27 PM
>>>>>>>> To: Community Service Discussion List
>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for
>>>>>>>> thecommunityservicegroupseminar at national convention
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Ashley, I am thinking about Americore too.
>>>>>>>> My friend, Stanley, provides training for csc consumers on adaptive
>>>>>>>> technology. These consumers are in our supportive employment
>>>>>>>> programs
>>>>>>>> or literacy programs. He and his supervisor recently are providing
>>>>>>>> introductory instruction on mobile devices. When he was with
>>>>>>>> Americore
>>>>>>>> one of his jobs was to support braille instructors during classes
>>>>>>>> provided at csc.
>>>>>>>> Cleveland Sight Center may be an agency to consider inviting to the
>>>>>>>> convention. It is unique, there are more than 15 blind/lowvision
>>>>>>>> employees on staff, entire staff is approx. 100. The agency houses
>>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>>> call center where there are some additional blind employees, these
>>>>>>>> people are not csc employees. The agency has several contracts to
>>>>>>>> provide call center services and they are employees of those
>>>>>>>> various
>>>>>>>> companies. Some work from home, training is at the agency or can be
>>>>>>>> accessed on line. I can provide contact information if you want to
>>>>>>>> connect.
>>>>>>>> Several employees presented /participated, not sure, at the
>>>>>>>> national
>>>>>>>> convention employment seminar last year in Orlando. Like many not
>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>> profits, csc could not function without the many volunteers, a
>>>>>>>> large
>>>>>>>> number of them are consumers. Some things that agency
>>>>>>>> volunteers/consumers do, I facilitate a book discussion, someone
>>>>>>>> else
>>>>>>>> instructs line dancing, others provide braille instruction to those
>>>>>>>> not in employment or literacy programs, instruction in crochet and
>>>>>>>> other crafts. We have a camp located in Chardon Ohio and it employs
>>>>>>>> blind and sighted persons 18 years and up, this is a perfect summer
>>>>>>>> job for college students and has the potential for full time
>>>>>>>> permanent
>>>>>>>> employment after graduation. We employ 2 rehab teachers that are
>>>>>>>> blind, there are guide dogs and canes all around the building,
>>>>>>>> smiles.
>>>>>>>> Another program administer by a blind staff person is Share the
>>>>>>>> Vision, this provides Peer support for those that have recently
>>>>>>>> lost
>>>>>>>> their vision. It is a wonderful program that everyone can
>>>>>>>> participate
>>>>>>>> in, the only qualifications are you must be blind and have a
>>>>>>>> telephone! I'll stop here because this could go on for a long
>>>>>>>> time,
>>>>>>>> as you can tell I am quite proud of the rehabilitation, recreation,
>>>>>>>> staff and volunteers at csc!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Until Next Time!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Cheryl
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On 2/22/14, Catherine Michele Mitchell <michmitch66 at gmail.com>
>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Thanks Chris. I will definitely look that up.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Michele Mitchell
>>>>>>>>> Tupperware Consultant
>>>>>>>>> 781-790-3627
>>>>>>>>> www.my.tupperware.com/michmitch
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Feb 21, 2014, at 10:38 PM, Cheryl Fields
>>>>>>>>> <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com>
>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Hello Everyone,
>>>>>>>>>> Thank you for blog information. I think we should all write an
>>>>>>>>>> article,
>>>>>>>>>> smiles!
>>>>>>>>>> I am sharing this information with my friend that had the
>>>>>>>>>> experience
>>>>>>>>>> with Americor that led to employment.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Cheryl
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> On 2/21/14, Denyece Roberts, MSW, RCSW <peace05 at comcast.net>
>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> Sure I'll be glad to! Where should I start.
>>>>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>>>>>>> From: Darian
>>>>>>>>>>> To: Community Service Discussion List
>>>>>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, February 21, 2014 11:07 AM
>>>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for
>>>>>>>>>>> thecommunityservicegroupseminar at national convention
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Would you be willing to write about this on the community
>>>>>>>>>>> service
>>>>>>>>>>> group
>>>>>>>>>>> blog.?
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> This electronic message has been brought to you by my mobile
>>>>>>>>>>> device.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> On Feb 21, 2014, at 12:30 AM, "Denyece Roberts, MSW, RCSW"
>>>>>>>>>>> <peace05 at comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Hello Ashley, I did what is called the Americort Vista program.
>>>>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>>>>> was
>>>>>>>>>>> paid a stifen every two weeks. This program is strickly
>>>>>>>>>>> administrative
>>>>>>>>>>> work.
>>>>>>>>>>> However there is an area in Americort called direct service in
>>>>>>>>>>> which
>>>>>>>>>>> you
>>>>>>>>>>> can
>>>>>>>>>>> work directly with students. This service is usually offered
>>>>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>>>>> schools
>>>>>>>>>>> working hands-on. As a Americort vista member I was the
>>>>>>>>>>> coordinator
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>>>>>> youth transition program. I emplimented a high school High tech
>>>>>>>>>>> program
>>>>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>>>> students with disabilities. I developed a employment readiness
>>>>>>>>>>> program
>>>>>>>>>>> preparing students for a summer job for six weeks. The workshops
>>>>>>>>>>> consisted
>>>>>>>>>>> of mock interviews, how to dress appropriately on job, time
>>>>>>>>>>> management
>>>>>>>>>>> etc.
>>>>>>>>>>> After the students completed the program; I worked with
>>>>>>>>>>> professional
>>>>>>>>>>> people
>>>>>>>>>>> in the community who interviewed each student and provided
>>>>>>>>>>> constructive
>>>>>>>>>>> feedback. I raised all mony and each of 10 students were paid
>>>>>>>>>>> 600
>>>>>>>>>>> dollars
>>>>>>>>>>> for a period of six weeks. In addition to that, I also worked on
>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>> disaster prepareness team, and went to homes of people with
>>>>>>>>>>> disabilities,
>>>>>>>>>>> and delivered emergency kits. Before leaving Americort I applied
>>>>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>>>>>> grant
>>>>>>>>>>> to continue the High School High Tec program and got approved.
>>>>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>>>>>>> From: Ashley Bramlett
>>>>>>>>>>> To: Community Service Discussion List
>>>>>>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2014 3:09 PM
>>>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the
>>>>>>>>>>> communityservicegroupseminar at national convention
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Denyce,
>>>>>>>>>>> That is great. Do you mind telling me a bit about your
>>>>>>>>>>> americorp
>>>>>>>>>>> experience on or off list.
>>>>>>>>>>> What program did you do? Do you have to be in college or
>>>>>>>>>>> recently
>>>>>>>>>>> graduated to do it?
>>>>>>>>>>> Did you learn a lot from it? were you paid? this is something
>>>>>>>>>>> I've
>>>>>>>>>>> considered as I have not found a job; I love to help people and
>>>>>>>>>>> maybe
>>>>>>>>>>> americorps would not only give me hands on experience but also
>>>>>>>>>>> set
>>>>>>>>>>> me
>>>>>>>>>>> apart
>>>>>>>>>>> from
>>>>>>>>>>> the rest of the applicant pool when I look for work; btw, I did
>>>>>>>>>>> have
>>>>>>>>>>> internships but the internships did not give me enough
>>>>>>>>>>> substantive
>>>>>>>>>>> experience I need.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Ashley
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> From: Denyece Roberts, MSW, RCSW
>>>>>>>>>>> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2014 9:57 PM
>>>>>>>>>>> To: Community Service Discussion List
>>>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the
>>>>>>>>>>> communityservicegroup seminar at national convention
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Hello, I did two years in the Americorp. Americorp main office
>>>>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>>>> Florida is located in Orlando. It would be nice to have someone
>>>>>>>>>>> from
>>>>>>>>>>> their
>>>>>>>>>>> office come and speak about some success services of blind
>>>>>>>>>>> people
>>>>>>>>>>> who
>>>>>>>>>>> have
>>>>>>>>>>> attended the program in florida.
>>>>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>>>>>>> From: Darian Smith
>>>>>>>>>>> To: Community Service Discussion List
>>>>>>>>>>> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2014 5:24 PM
>>>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the
>>>>>>>>>>> community
>>>>>>>>>>> servicegroup seminar at national convention
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>>>>>> The overall focus will be on celebrating 20 years of
>>>>>>>>>>> AmeriCorps,
>>>>>>>>>>> and the service work that the blind have themselves contributed
>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>> success of the program and the impact the program has had on
>>>>>>>>>>> those
>>>>>>>>>>> who
>>>>>>>>>>> have
>>>>>>>>>>> served.
>>>>>>>>>>> We are inviting those who have served in AmeriCorps
>>>>>>>>>>> programs
>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>> share a bit about their experiences, what they've given, gained
>>>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>> perceptions they believe they changed of the blind.
>>>>>>>>>>> This will not constitute the entirety of the seminar, but it
>>>>>>>>>>> will
>>>>>>>>>>> have a place of prominence on the agenda.
>>>>>>>>>>> we are looking into inviting service agencies to spend a few
>>>>>>>>>>> minutes
>>>>>>>>>>> talking about their programs and how attendees may involve
>>>>>>>>>>> themselves
>>>>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>>>>> service via what they have to offer.
>>>>>>>>>>> I believe we are targeting the following agencies: the red
>>>>>>>>>>> cross,
>>>>>>>>>>> big brothers big sisters, habitat for humanity and hands on
>>>>>>>>>>> network.
>>>>>>>>>>> we'll
>>>>>>>>>>> probably ask them to introduce themselves to the attendees and
>>>>>>>>>>> ask
>>>>>>>>>>> them
>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>> table in the back of the room should individuals have further
>>>>>>>>>>> questions
>>>>>>>>>>> regarding involvement in their local communities Hopefully we
>>>>>>>>>>> will
>>>>>>>>>>> use
>>>>>>>>>>> this
>>>>>>>>>>> opportunity to develop relationships with these agencies that
>>>>>>>>>>> we
>>>>>>>>>>> can
>>>>>>>>>>> cultivate over the coming years.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Hopefully we can delve deeper into possible partnerships
>>>>>>>>>>> with
>>>>>>>>>>> these
>>>>>>>>>>> agencies in the future. We could even look into the
>>>>>>>>>>> possibilities
>>>>>>>>>>> this
>>>>>>>>>>> year, but that depends on the interest a committed soul or two
>>>>>>>>>>> has
>>>>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>>>>> seeing that it happens. Unfortunately, this can be a bit of an
>>>>>>>>>>> undertaking
>>>>>>>>>>> and such folks are proving to be in short supply at the moment.
>>>>>>>>>>> We have had some great help in finding the agencies and
>>>>>>>>>>> AmeriCorps
>>>>>>>>>>> alumni federationests, and this has proven to be invaluable
>>>>>>>>>>> effort
>>>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>>> results-based action that those who have stepped up should be
>>>>>>>>>>> proud
>>>>>>>>>>> of.
>>>>>>>>>>> I'm thinking we are still a few presenters away from this
>>>>>>>>>>> being
>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>> best seminar yet.
>>>>>>>>>>> We also might be electing a slate of officers and board
>>>>>>>>>>> members.
>>>>>>>>>>> If
>>>>>>>>>>> this is true we will have to make some time for this and upon
>>>>>>>>>>> completion
>>>>>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>>>>>> the meeting we will have become a division of the national
>>>>>>>>>>> federation
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>> blind.
>>>>>>>>>>> we will see how those details work out because we are still
>>>>>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>>>>>> ways
>>>>>>>>>>> from convention.
>>>>>>>>>>> I hope this helps people help us find some great additions
>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>> agenda
>>>>>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>>>>>> Darian
>>>>>>>>>>> On Feb 17, 2014, at 1:14 PM, Cheryl Fields
>>>>>>>>>>> <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Ashly,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Yes, I think the hands on training may work better for next
>>>>>>>>>>> year.
>>>>>>>>>>> When
>>>>>>>>>>> the red Cross is contacted the conversation, audio
>>>>>>>>>>> description
>>>>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>>>> videos, could begin at that time. It may take some time to
>>>>>>>>>>> have
>>>>>>>>>>> them
>>>>>>>>>>> see the advantage in added it to their materials. I should
>>>>>>>>>>> have
>>>>>>>>>>> added
>>>>>>>>>>> that this is a long range goal.
>>>>>>>>>>> I want to hear about your experience, it may be valuable to
>>>>>>>>>>> hear
>>>>>>>>>>> before the contact is made. smiles
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Cheryl
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> On 2/17/14, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Cheryl,
>>>>>>>>>>> It's a good idea. I agree with you it needs registeration
>>>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>>> limit the
>>>>>>>>>>> size of the workshops so they can give you all hands on
>>>>>>>>>>> instruction more
>>>>>>>>>>> easily.
>>>>>>>>>>> However, not everyone is open to the commitment to do
>>>>>>>>>>> first
>>>>>>>>>>> aid or cpr
>>>>>>>>>>> training.
>>>>>>>>>>> Think of how busy convention gets.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Time may be unavailable on either the hotel side or the
>>>>>>>>>>> convention
>>>>>>>>>>> participants side to do it.
>>>>>>>>>>> It may be easier to plan a shorter hands on service
>>>>>>>>>>> activity.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> If you do contact them, I hope red cross is open to
>>>>>>>>>>> adaptations.
>>>>>>>>>>> Unfortunatly, I had a bad experience attempting to
>>>>>>>>>>> volunteer
>>>>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>>>>> their local
>>>>>>>>>>> office though and volunteering did not work out. I'll
>>>>>>>>>>> write
>>>>>>>>>>> about later
>>>>>>>>>>> perhaps.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> If I were planning something to do at convention, I'd
>>>>>>>>>>> probably
>>>>>>>>>>> pick the
>>>>>>>>>>> hygene or food kits idea instead.
>>>>>>>>>>> I'm just thinking about the convention group and all the
>>>>>>>>>>> things
>>>>>>>>>>> going on
>>>>>>>>>>> there and the wide interest areas among conventioneers.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Ashley
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>>>>> From: Cheryl Fields
>>>>>>>>>>> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2014 3:35 PM
>>>>>>>>>>> To: Community Service Discussion List
>>>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for the
>>>>>>>>>>> community
>>>>>>>>>>> servicegroupseminar at national convention
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Everyone!
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Great ideas! The cpr and first aid classes are a
>>>>>>>>>>> wonderful
>>>>>>>>>>> idea
>>>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>>> may require some registration.
>>>>>>>>>>> Think about working with the Red cross to provide audio
>>>>>>>>>>> description
>>>>>>>>>>> for all of the classes they use vvideos for. I'm not sure
>>>>>>>>>>> how
>>>>>>>>>>> difficult it would be, most movies are audio described
>>>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>>> most
>>>>>>>>>>> places
>>>>>>>>>>> update materials on a regular basis so, it's worth
>>>>>>>>>>> asking.
>>>>>>>>>>> This
>>>>>>>>>>> would
>>>>>>>>>>> benefit us across the country!
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Cheryl F.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> On 2/17/14, Darian <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Serena,
>>>>>>>>>>> It sounds really cool!
>>>>>>>>>>> Tell me all about it! What's the name of the
>>>>>>>>>>> organization?
>>>>>>>>>>> How
>>>>>>>>>>> did you get
>>>>>>>>>>> involved? Why did you get involved?
>>>>>>>>>>> Darian
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> This electronic message has been brought to you by my
>>>>>>>>>>> mobile
>>>>>>>>>>> device.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> On Feb 16, 2014, at 8:18 AM, Serena Nickell
>>>>>>>>>>> <scnickell1980 at gmail.com>
>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Hi, I recently began volunteering with an
>>>>>>>>>>> organization
>>>>>>>>>>> that
>>>>>>>>>>> helps the
>>>>>>>>>>> homeless. In addition to the above items we also
>>>>>>>>>>> give
>>>>>>>>>>> out
>>>>>>>>>>> small
>>>>>>>>>>> flashlights and batteries (usually AA and AAA).
>>>>>>>>>>> Serena
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> On Feb 16, 2014, at 10:09 AM, "Michelle Clark"
>>>>>>>>>>> <mcikeyc at aol.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Michelle,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Here is a list of the items we generally add. Also,
>>>>>>>>>>> at
>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>> bottom, I
>>>>>>>>>>> added a
>>>>>>>>>>> draft of a letter I sent out to just people on my
>>>>>>>>>>> email
>>>>>>>>>>> list and the
>>>>>>>>>>> Chapter. Hope it helps anyone who is interested in
>>>>>>>>>>> doing
>>>>>>>>>>> something like
>>>>>>>>>>> this.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> One other thing we do when we get large bottles of
>>>>>>>>>>> lotion,
>>>>>>>>>>> shampoo, ect
>>>>>>>>>>> is
>>>>>>>>>>> we hold them out and make up a gift type bag to
>>>>>>>>>>> give
>>>>>>>>>>> out
>>>>>>>>>>> as a special
>>>>>>>>>>> gift.
>>>>>>>>>>> My Church has a Christmas Party for a few local
>>>>>>>>>>> Women's
>>>>>>>>>>> Shelters and we
>>>>>>>>>>> give
>>>>>>>>>>> to them as well. This year, they had so much stuff
>>>>>>>>>>> left
>>>>>>>>>>> over they gave
>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>> rest to our Chapter!
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Items we include:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> 1. Wash cloths
>>>>>>>>>>> 2. Soap
>>>>>>>>>>> 3. Toothpaste
>>>>>>>>>>> 4. Toothbrushes
>>>>>>>>>>> 5. Lotion or petroleum jelly
>>>>>>>>>>> 6. Shampoo
>>>>>>>>>>> 7. Conditioner
>>>>>>>>>>> 8. Mouthwash/non-alcoholic
>>>>>>>>>>> In the past we have gotten a mixture of things such
>>>>>>>>>>> as:
>>>>>>>>>>> Toilet paper
>>>>>>>>>>> Mens deodorant
>>>>>>>>>>> Women's deodorant
>>>>>>>>>>> Sanitary items
>>>>>>>>>>> Combs
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Draft Letter:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> The National Harbor Chapter of the National
>>>>>>>>>>> Federation
>>>>>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>>>>>> the Blind of
>>>>>>>>>>> Maryland is a non-profit group of blind persons
>>>>>>>>>>> striving
>>>>>>>>>>> to help others
>>>>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>>>>> the Prince Georges County area who happen to be
>>>>>>>>>>> blind
>>>>>>>>>>> and low vision.
>>>>>>>>>>> We
>>>>>>>>>>> help one another through advocacy, outreach,
>>>>>>>>>>> networking,
>>>>>>>>>>> and sharing.
>>>>>>>>>>> Also,
>>>>>>>>>>> in the vision of our National Headquarters, we not
>>>>>>>>>>> only
>>>>>>>>>>> help ourselves,
>>>>>>>>>>> we
>>>>>>>>>>> help others.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> This, in our fourth year, we will continue in our
>>>>>>>>>>> outreach
>>>>>>>>>>> to others
>>>>>>>>>>> with
>>>>>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>>>>>> toiletries drive to donate Hygiene Kits to homeless
>>>>>>>>>>> persons. As we did
>>>>>>>>>>> last
>>>>>>>>>>> year through an array of generous donations, we
>>>>>>>>>>> were
>>>>>>>>>>> able
>>>>>>>>>>> to give out
>>>>>>>>>>> approximately 120 bags of toiletries to assist
>>>>>>>>>>> persons
>>>>>>>>>>> who
>>>>>>>>>>> are in a
>>>>>>>>>>> state
>>>>>>>>>>> of homelessness. In addition, we were able to
>>>>>>>>>>> donate
>>>>>>>>>>> additional kits to
>>>>>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>>>>>> local church that regularly visits a shelter for
>>>>>>>>>>> women
>>>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>>> children.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Since homelessness is on the rise and help is
>>>>>>>>>>> needed,
>>>>>>>>>>> our
>>>>>>>>>>> continual goal
>>>>>>>>>>> is
>>>>>>>>>>> to combine hygiene kits and distribute them to as
>>>>>>>>>>> many
>>>>>>>>>>> as
>>>>>>>>>>> we can. We are
>>>>>>>>>>> partnering with a local non-profit agency that runs
>>>>>>>>>>> shelters and feed
>>>>>>>>>>> homeless persons in Prince Georges County. They
>>>>>>>>>>> distribute
>>>>>>>>>>> these items
>>>>>>>>>>> when
>>>>>>>>>>> a person enters the shelters. We are asking your
>>>>>>>>>>> assistance with
>>>>>>>>>>> donations
>>>>>>>>>>> of toiletry items that will help us in this effort
>>>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>>> please forward
>>>>>>>>>>> this
>>>>>>>>>>> message to anyone you feel will assist.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> In specific we are asking for any combination of:
>>>>>>>>>>> 1. Soap
>>>>>>>>>>> 2. Shampoo
>>>>>>>>>>> 3. Lotion
>>>>>>>>>>> 4. Conditioner
>>>>>>>>>>> 5. Toothbrushes
>>>>>>>>>>> 6. Toothpaste
>>>>>>>>>>> 7. Washcloths
>>>>>>>>>>> 8. Mouthwash/non-alcoholic
>>>>>>>>>>> 9. Socks
>>>>>>>>>>> 10. Grooming items
>>>>>>>>>>> 11. Sanitary items
>>>>>>>>>>> 12. Any additional small item you feel a person
>>>>>>>>>>> living
>>>>>>>>>>> in the state
>>>>>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>>>>>> homelessness can use
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> If you and/or your organization are able to assist
>>>>>>>>>>> us
>>>>>>>>>>> in
>>>>>>>>>>> this effort,
>>>>>>>>>>> please
>>>>>>>>>>> let me know by contacting me directly by either
>>>>>>>>>>> email
>>>>>>>>>>> at
>>>>>>>>>>> mcikeyc at aol.com
>>>>>>>>>>> or
>>>>>>>>>>> via telephone at 301 583-8585 evenings or 202
>>>>>>>>>>> 720-1560
>>>>>>>>>>> days by November
>>>>>>>>>>> 14th. We will be compiling these items on the
>>>>>>>>>>> Saturday
>>>>>>>>>>> before
>>>>>>>>>>> Thanksgiving. Your contribution will be tax
>>>>>>>>>>> deductable
>>>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>>> help in the
>>>>>>>>>>> lives
>>>>>>>>>>> of those who are in situations other than which we
>>>>>>>>>>> live.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> To find out more about what we do, please visit our
>>>>>>>>>>> National website at:
>>>>>>>>>>> www.nfb.org or our State website at www.nfbmd.org.
>>>>>>>>>>> You
>>>>>>>>>>> may
>>>>>>>>>>> also "like"
>>>>>>>>>>> us
>>>>>>>>>>> as
>>>>>>>>>>> the National Harbor Chapter on our new Face Book
>>>>>>>>>>> page.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Sincerely Yours,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Michelle Clark
>>>>>>>>>>> President
>>>>>>>>>>> National Harbor Chapter
>>>>>>>>>>> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> "Changing what it means to be blind in Prince
>>>>>>>>>>> Georges
>>>>>>>>>>> County!"
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>>>>> From: Community-service
>>>>>>>>>>> [mailto:community-service-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>>>>>>>>> Behalf of Catherine Michele Mitchell
>>>>>>>>>>> Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2014 9:35 AM
>>>>>>>>>>> To: Community Service Discussion List
>>>>>>>>>>> Cc: Community Service Discussion List
>>>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas for
>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>> community
>>>>>>>>>>> servicegroupseminar at national convention
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I also really like the idea of putting some kind of
>>>>>>>>>>> kits
>>>>>>>>>>> together as a
>>>>>>>>>>> project at the convention.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I would also like to ask those of you who do this
>>>>>>>>>>> already
>>>>>>>>>>> in your
>>>>>>>>>>> chapters
>>>>>>>>>>> or affiliates to please email me lists of items you
>>>>>>>>>>> include in whatever
>>>>>>>>>>> kit
>>>>>>>>>>> you are making. I want to add materials like this
>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>> our
>>>>>>>>>>> resource bank
>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>> help other people do these kinds of projects.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks, everyone!
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Michele Mitchell
>>>>>>>>>>> NFB Community Service Group
>>>>>>>>>>> Research and Resource Committee Chair
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Tupperware Consultant
>>>>>>>>>>> 781-790-3627
>>>>>>>>>>> www.my.tupperware.com/michmitch
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> On Feb 15, 2014, at 5:01 PM, Cheryl Fields
>>>>>>>>>>> <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com>
>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I love the idea of hygene kits for the homeless.
>>>>>>>>>>> Our
>>>>>>>>>>> chapter collected
>>>>>>>>>>> toiletries for a women's shelter last year, but
>>>>>>>>>>> we
>>>>>>>>>>> did
>>>>>>>>>>> not assemble
>>>>>>>>>>> the items. The shelter was glad to receive the
>>>>>>>>>>> gift
>>>>>>>>>>> but
>>>>>>>>>>> we could have
>>>>>>>>>>> saved them some time.
>>>>>>>>>>> I will suggest this when we do it again, sounds
>>>>>>>>>>> like
>>>>>>>>>>> fun!
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Providing a hands on opportunity for convention
>>>>>>>>>>> attendees is fantastic!
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Cheryl
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> On 2/15/14, Denise Shaible
>>>>>>>>>>> <denise.shaible at att.net>
>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> I like the idea of emergency preparedness. I
>>>>>>>>>>> know
>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>> Red Cross has
>>>>>>>>>>> some
>>>>>>>>>>> information on that and we all need to know
>>>>>>>>>>> about
>>>>>>>>>>> it.
>>>>>>>>>>> I also like the
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> idea
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> of the Red Cross providing small first aid
>>>>>>>>>>> kits.
>>>>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>>>>> remember buying
>>>>>>>>>>> one
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> when
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I took my first aid class when I lived in Ft.
>>>>>>>>>>> Lauderdale, FL. I don't
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> know
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> if they would provide them but, I'm wondering
>>>>>>>>>>> if
>>>>>>>>>>> we
>>>>>>>>>>> could assemble
>>>>>>>>>>> them
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> if
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> we know what we need to put in them and then we
>>>>>>>>>>> could
>>>>>>>>>>> give them to our
>>>>>>>>>>> members or whoever we wish to give them to.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I really like the idea of having someone speak
>>>>>>>>>>> about
>>>>>>>>>>> programs to feed
>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>> hungry or doing a service project with a local
>>>>>>>>>>> food
>>>>>>>>>>> bank. I don't
>>>>>>>>>>> know
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> why
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> we couldn't help put bags of food together.
>>>>>>>>>>> Yes,
>>>>>>>>>>> it's
>>>>>>>>>>> an assembly
>>>>>>>>>>> line
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> job
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> but, we do it at my church and we're able to
>>>>>>>>>>> feed
>>>>>>>>>>> between 50 and 100
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> persons
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> each month. It's rewarding to know we're doing
>>>>>>>>>>> anything to help and
>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>> promote the fact that we want to give not just
>>>>>>>>>>> get.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Denise
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>>>>> From: Michelle Clark
>>>>>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, February 14, 2014 10:21 AM
>>>>>>>>>>> To: 'Community Service Discussion List'
>>>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas
>>>>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>> community
>>>>>>>>>>> servicegroupseminar at national convention
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Here in Maryland, my Chapter did reach out to
>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>> local agency and
>>>>>>>>>>> they
>>>>>>>>>>> provided emergency kits several years ago. As
>>>>>>>>>>> time
>>>>>>>>>>> has
>>>>>>>>>>> elapsed and
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> budgets
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> have shrunk, I find that is not happening
>>>>>>>>>>> anymore.
>>>>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>>>>> am thinking
>>>>>>>>>>> someone
>>>>>>>>>>> locally would have to initiate that? It would
>>>>>>>>>>> be
>>>>>>>>>>> important for us to
>>>>>>>>>>> get
>>>>>>>>>>> the information and to tie it in with serving
>>>>>>>>>>> an
>>>>>>>>>>> external group to get
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> information as well.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Michelle
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>>>>> From: Community-service
>>>>>>>>>>> [mailto:community-service-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>>>>>>>>> On
>>>>>>>>>>> Behalf Of Cheryl Fields
>>>>>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, February 14, 2014 11:53 AM
>>>>>>>>>>> To: Community Service Discussion List
>>>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Community-service] Seeking ideas
>>>>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>> community
>>>>>>>>>>> service
>>>>>>>>>>> groupseminar at national convention
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Having the Red Cross is a great idea. In
>>>>>>>>>>> addition
>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>> the first aid,
>>>>>>>>>>> ask if they provide disaster preparedness. It
>>>>>>>>>>> would
>>>>>>>>>>> be
>>>>>>>>>>> good to have
>>>>>>>>>>> this information available, most people are not
>>>>>>>>>>> prepared and if they
>>>>>>>>>>> need to evacuate may not know what the
>>>>>>>>>>> designated
>>>>>>>>>>> safe
>>>>>>>>>>> places are. it
>>>>>>>>>>> could be taken a step further and provide back
>>>>>>>>>>> packs
>>>>>>>>>>> with most items
>>>>>>>>>>> inside, if the budget allows for this.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Another idea is to plant a sensory garden at
>>>>>>>>>>> one
>>>>>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>>>>>> the convention
>>>>>>>>>>> host hotels in Florida, since we are spending a
>>>>>>>>>>> few
>>>>>>>>>>> years there.
>>>>>>>>>>> Plants and other materials can be donated from
>>>>>>>>>>> local
>>>>>>>>>>> garden centers.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I happen to be working on a similar event in
>>>>>>>>>>> Cleveland
>>>>>>>>>>> and another
>>>>>>>>>>> idea from 1 of our brainstorming sessions was a
>>>>>>>>>>> mural.
>>>>>>>>>>> Making it
>>>>>>>>>>> visible to the community sending a clear
>>>>>>>>>>> positive
>>>>>>>>>>> message about the
>>>>>>>>>>> blind. The Cleveland chapter has a on going
>>>>>>>>>>> project,
>>>>>>>>>>> we volunteer at
>>>>>>>>>>> the Cleveland food Bank re packing produce for
>>>>>>>>>>> distribution and while
>>>>>>>>>>> working with the food bank a community produce
>>>>>>>>>>> distribution can be
>>>>>>>>>>> arranged. It is rewarding and can be lots of
>>>>>>>>>>> fun!
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Have a great weekend and Happy Valentine's Day!
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> CherylOn 2/14/14, Denise Shaible
>>>>>>>>>>> <denise.shaible at att.net> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Darian,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> We spoke sometime ago about having a
>>>>>>>>>>> Representative
>>>>>>>>>>> of the Red Cross
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> give
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> presentation on first aid. Are you still
>>>>>>>>>>> interested
>>>>>>>>>>> in that? Please
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> let
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> me
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> know and I'll start researching it. Also, if
>>>>>>>>>>> you
>>>>>>>>>>> know any details
>>>>>>>>>>> about
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> our
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> seminar, please send that as well. Thanks.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Denise
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> From: Darian Smith
>>>>>>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 10:26 AM
>>>>>>>>>>> To: Community Service Discussion List
>>>>>>>>>>> Subject: [Community-service] Seeking ideas
>>>>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>> community service
>>>>>>>>>>> groupseminar at national convention
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I'm looking for some great ideas for our
>>>>>>>>>>> seminar
>>>>>>>>>>> at
>>>>>>>>>>> National
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> convention.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> any topics or presenters that could round out
>>>>>>>>>>> an
>>>>>>>>>>> already developing
>>>>>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>>>>>> exciting seminar. would be appreciated!
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> regards,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Darian
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Darian Smith
>>>>>>>>>>> Chairperson, Community Service Group
>>>>>>>>>>> -National
>>>>>>>>>>> Federation of The
>>>>>>>>>>> Blind.
>>>>>>>>>>> (415)215-9809
>>>>>>>>>>> dsmithnfb at gmail.com
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> "
>>>>>>>>>>> "I don't know what your destiny will be, but
>>>>>>>>>>> one
>>>>>>>>>>> thing I know: the
>>>>>>>>>>> only
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> ones
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> among you who will be really happy are those
>>>>>>>>>>> who
>>>>>>>>>>> will have sought and
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> found
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> how to serve"
>>>>>>>>>>> - Albert Schweitzer.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Your unwanted vehicle can be just what the
>>>>>>>>>>> blind
>>>>>>>>>>> need to make
>>>>>>>>>>> possibilities reality.
>>>>>>>>>>> Donate your car to the National Federation of
>>>>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>>>>> Blind today!
>>>>>>>>>>> For more information, please visit:
>>>>>>>>>>> www.carshelpingtheblind.org or
>>>>>>>>>>> call
>>>>>>>>>>> 1-855-659-9314
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>>>>> The
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>>>>>>>>>>> dsmithnfb at gmail.com
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> "
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>>>>>>>>>>> know:
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>>>>>>>>>>> have
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>>>>>>>>>>> - Albert Schweitzer.
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>>>>>>>>>>> make
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>>>>>>>>>>> today!
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>>>>>>>>>>>
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