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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Midlands’ Gives is Tuesday, May 4, 2021<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You may give to the National Federation of the Blind of SC or Rocky Bottom and the minimum is only $10. The National Federation of the Blind of SC or Rocky Bottom would greatly appreciate your generous donation!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you need assistance with your donation, please call any of the below volunteers! <span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Eras Bold ITC",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>David Houck, 803-254-3777<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Valerie Warrington, 803-271-1937<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pam Schexnider, 803-479-1241<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You can also go to <a href="http://www.nfbofsc.org">www.nfbofsc.org</a> to make your donation if you feel comfortable with the on line form. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Below is a little about Midlands’ Gives.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Midlands’ Gives<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;background:#FBFBFB'><b><span style='font-size:31.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#A67593'>On May 4, 2021<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:#FBFBFB'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#666666'>Our nonprofits support our whole community by providing vital services that make the Midlands more livable and vibrant. Give today, or join us virtually on May 4 for Midlands Gives Day when your gift may be amplified by matching funds and prizes. Embrace your inner philanthropist, and give generously!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:#FBFBFB'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#666666'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:center;background:#00828C'><span style='font-size:22.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Midland</span><span style='font-size:22.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:white'>s</span><span style='font-size:22.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>’</span><span style='font-size:22.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:white'> </span><span style='font-size:22.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Gives </span><span style='font-size:22.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:white'>is presented by<br>Central Carolina Community Foundation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:#00828C'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:white'>Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands' local center for philanthropy, is a nonprofit organization that links charitable people and businesses with areas of need in our community. Our mission is to promote, facilitate, and increase philanthropy to create a sustainable impact within our community<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:#00828C'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:#00828C'><span style='color:black'>We hope you will consider sharing the below links with your networks to raise money for NFB of SC and Rocky Bottom. We will continue our contest among districts and divisions. Who will receive the plaque this year at our state convention in North Charleston? </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:#00828C'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.midlandsgives.org/NFBOFSC">https://www.midlandsgives.org/NFBOFSC</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.midlandsgives.org/rockybottom">https://www.midlandsgives.org/rockybottom</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina now has our own podcast. Using any of the below platforms and more to come! Just search or ask play National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina podcast. We currently have the Leadership Seminar from April 10, 2021 loaded and ready for listening. We will soon have episodes, about gardening, JAWS, Zoom Text, apps for Apple and Android platforms, ETC. If you have suggestions for the podcast, please send Steve Cook a message at <a href="mailto:cookcafe@sc.rr.com"><span style='color:blue'>cookcafe@sc.rr.com</span></a> or call/Text at 803 260 1292. <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>