<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="color:initial;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Hello GPC Members and Supporters,</span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">We are excited to share an upcoming volunteer opportunity
with Cradles to Crayons at their Giving Factory!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">We will be volunteering on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 1
PM to 3 PM, and we are looking for 10 volunteers to join us for this meaningful
experience. The Giving Factory is located at 4700 Wissahickon Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19129. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Here is a snippet from their website about what we will be doing:
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">\u201cWhen you volunteer with Cradles to Crayons, you join a
force for good\u2014thousands of people\u2014who are working to end Clothing Insecurity
for children right here in our local neighborhoods and beyond! Thank you for
giving your time to provide the critically needed clothing and essentials kids
deserve every step of their childhood\u201d.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">\u201cA volunteer shift at Cradles to Crayons connects you to new
and gently used donations that you will quality check, sort, package, and
prepare to go to kids in our communities through our incredible network of
Service Partners. At The Giving Factory, activities are broken up into specific
stations, each one part of the larger \u201cQuality = Dignity\u201d journey that
transforms donations into curated orders for children. Throughout your shift
you will be led by a Volunteer Leader who will provide instructions and be present
with you during the entire shift to answer questions and provide any assistance
you may need!\u201d </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Important Volunteer Guidelines:</p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Pre-registration
is required. All volunteers must sign up in advance, as only
pre-registered individuals will be allowed inside The Giving Factory.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Please
arrive 15 minutes <span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small">prior </span>for check-in. This means, be there by 12:45PM. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Bring
a reusable water bottle as they do not have any bottled water but do have
water refilling stations. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Wear
comfy clothes and closed toes-shoes. </li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">We are asking that all volunteers sign up no later than
April 13.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Sign up here:<br>
<a href="https://cradlestocrayons.tfaforms.net/5119087?shiftappid=a4ZQg000007vE73" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">https://cradlestocrayons.tfaforms.net/5119087?shiftappid=a4ZQg000007vE73</a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">For any questions or concerns, please contact our Chapter\u2019s
Community Service Committee Chair Anissa Brown at 267-312-1715. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">We thank you in advance for volunteering and look forward to
serving together and making a difference in the lives of children in need.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Sincerely</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"> <span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:initial;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Stacie </span></p></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font color="#000000" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><br></font></div><div><font color="#000000" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Stacie Leap </font></div><div><font color="#000000" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">President, Greater Philadelphia Chapter &</font></div><div><font color="#000000" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">President, Pennsylvania Organization of Blind Parents (POBP), </font></div><div><font color="#000000" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania </font></div><div><font color="#000000" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><br></font></div><div><font color="#000000" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"> <a href="mailto:stacie.leap@gmail.com" target="_blank">stacie.leap@gmail.com</a> | 215-776-6741</font></div><div><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/stacieleap" target="_blank"><font color="#000000" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">LinkedIn</font></a></div><div><font color="#000000" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><br></font></div><div><span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:18px;text-align:justify;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><font color="#000000">The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.</font></span></div></div></div></div></div>