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Groups needed to make bracelets to raise money for War Kids Relief

Sarah Tiano — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:37:18 +0000

Local student Sarah Tiano, needs your help to make bracelets to raise money for War Kids Relief. Here is more from Sarah.
“In December, I applied and won a grant through the Healthy Community Initiative. The money allowed me to buy supplies to construct bracelets. To raise money to support children in war torn countries, I work with local youth making bracelets and educating them about the situation of kids in the Middle East. My project specifically focuses on Afghanistan and people living in internally displaced refugee camps. The conditions in these camps are absolutely atrocious, no food, water or medical care. The thing that hurts the most to see though is that there is no joy. These people are people and they deserve to have happiness and the same comforts we take for granted in our own daily lives. I am matched up with one Afghani mother/father (I am not sure which one yet) and am going to be helping them start there own business in the camp. That way, they are able to become self sufficient and earn money to help their kids. They will then be able to teach other people and the project will continue to grow. That is what is so great about this- we aren’t just sending money somewhere, we are giving people the resources and opportunities to better their own lives and the lives of their children.

I have worked with youth at St. Peter’s and now at church and also will start work with the Middle School Youth Center on March 1. I would absolutely love to get something going and work with Fifth Bridge. I think this would be an amazing opportunity to expand this project and get the word out to even more people. If you want to learn more about War Kids Relief, the non profit I am collaborating with, visit warkidsrelief.org

Also, here is the article from the Northfield News. It might be helpful for a little bit more knowledge.”

www.northfieldnews.com/news.php?viewStory=51390

If your group would like to help, please contact Sarah Tiano at sarah.tiano@gmail.com

Cannon River Watershed Partnership Annual River Cleanup

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:15:23 +0000

Come join the CRWP’s efforts to help improve the health and aesthetic appeal of the Cannon and Straight Rivers. With the success of our 1st Annual River Cleanup in September 2009, 215 volunteers at ten sites throughout the watershed pulled over 25,000 pounds of garbage, debris and tires out of the watershed. Because of the turnout and the stories shared from group participants, it is clear that people are passionate about the rivers and lakes in our watershed and want to make a difference by taking action in their own back yards. This year we are adding 5 more sites and adding twice the number of volunteers. Mark your calendars, this rewarding and fun volunteer experience will take place on September 18th, 2010 from 9am to noon.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE and HAVE FUN!

Interested?
Contact Lisa Carey at:
507-786-3911
lisa@crwp.net

Secretary for RIce County Habitat for Humanity Board

Pam Swanson — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:37:15 +0000

This is a position on the Executive Committee of Rice County Habitat for Humanity. You will be responsible for showing up to meetings of the board held on the third Thursday of every month. You will take minutes, type them and send them to the Executive Director of Rice County Habitat for Humanity. You will also be a part of the planning and development of Rice County Habitat for Humanity. Please contact Dayna Clemment, Executive Director, at 507-323-5167 or at hfhricecounty@gmail.com for more information or to apply for this position.

Community Action Center Food Shelf

Judy Bickel — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:25:40 +0000

The Community Action Center is looking for a volunteer(s) with a truck and a good back to pick-up and deliver food from Cub Foods to the CAC Food Shelf on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Mileage reimbursement is a possibility. For more information, please call Judy Bickel at the CAC, 664-3550.

Coach for girls involved in the Girls on the Run program

Margaret Huber — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:00:20 +0000

Coaches are needed to lead and to teach girls involved in the Girls on the Run program. Girls on the Run® is a life-changing, experiential learning programs for girls age eight to eleven years old. The programs combine training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development. The program runs for 10 weeks; each meeting lasts for about 1 1/2 hours. The volunteer opportunity begins the first week of March and runs through May.

Rice County Habitat for Humanity

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:02:01 +0000

Rice County Habitat for Humanity is forming an Events Committee of 5 to 7 people to meet on an as needed basis to plan and coordinate events to raise funds for Habitat. Members of this committee will work with the Board, Development Advisors and Development Director to identify and execute events consistent with the Fund Development Plan.

Drivers needed!

Marnie Thompson — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:12:47 +0000

Provide rides to and from ESL classes for a disabled mom from Sudan. She lives close to the NCRC but does not have transportation. She attends class on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-8:30 and Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9-11:30. To sign up for a shift, please call Marnie or Jim Thompson at 645-7836 or e-mail us at siriliv@msn.com She is a lovely woman who is very motivated to learn English and could use some transportation assistance.

High School Volunteer – Entrepreneurship

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:56:43 +0000

ARTech Charter School is looking for a person who can talk with high school aged students about the process of starting a business. The curriculum at ARTech emphasizes authentic, student initiated projects, and many students are interested in starting their own business. These students would greatly benefit from being able to talk to entrepreneurs about planning, organizing, and starting a business. Volunteers would be assisted by an ARTech teacher. The time commitment for the volunteer could vary, depending on how involved the volunteer wants to be. For instance, the volunteer could do a one hour presentation, could lead a multi-day workshop, or could mentor a student over an extended period.

Art & Music Workshop – Laura Baker

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:45:42 +0000

Laura Baker Services hosts a monthly Art Workshop for its clients. This is a social event built on working with one’s hands — and open to all clients served by LBSA.

This month’s Art & Music Workshop will be held Saturday, September 19th from 3-4:30 p.m. at Laura Baker Services, 211 Oak Street, Northfield. This workshop is in need of 3-5 adult volunteers to assist clients in pursuing their art & music interests. Volunteers are asked to assist from 2:30-5 p.m.

Volunteers are asked to contact Christine Bernier Lienke, Volunteer Coordinator, at 645-8866 (ext. 303) to register for this event. Thank you for volunteering!

Volunteers needed at Thursday’s Table

Judy Bickel — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:25:12 +0000

Thursday’s Table is a program of the Community Action Center of Northfield (CAC)that provides a free, hot meal to people in the community. Through the collaboration of the CAC, Northfield Senior Organization and SEMCAC, free meals are served every Thursday evening from 5:00-6:30 p.m. The meal is served in the Northfield Community Resource Center dining room, located down the hall from the Clothes Closet. Adult volunteers are needed to help set-up, serve food and beverages and clean up each week. Small groups (up to 10 people) are welcome to sign up to work together. Please call Katrina at the CAC, 664-3555 for more information about Thursday’s Table volunteer opportunities.