Every state, region, business and organization would like a piece of the stimulus pie the gov't is dangling in front of us as the solution to the economic crisis.
For The Arts and Charities and businesses like the auto industry stimulus money is their 'life-line' for survival.
In the Erie county the race is on to get $$$$$$$$$$ from the gambling pot, fees paid by the Presque Isle Downs Casino to Erie County for distribution. Law suits, tempers and cries of 'playing politics' are raging this summer.
However, quietly in other sectors, organizations are asking for donations of time and the expertise of volunteers. A few have come to my attention this summer.
- The Neighborhood Art House/Erie, PA is asking for donations of time to read to children during the Hooked on Books Summer InternProgram run by Dr. Dolores Sarafinski & Edinboro University. Listen to the wonderful message on their answering machine 1-814-871-7422. "A caring adult, an eager child and a good book equals a life-long reader."
- Catch--A--Dream takes persons, eighteen and older, with life-threatening illnesses fishing or hunting. www.catchadream.org "Making dreams come true require many parteners" therefore hunters & fishermen as asked to donate their time and expertise to those individuals less fortunate than they are.
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Vacation Bible School I had a very rewarding week volunteering in the kitchen during VBS at my church. In conversation with the Director of the VBS I offered to be on the commitee to review, revise and write the program for 2010. Oh yes, the teacher in me is re-surfacing.
Wayside Presbyterian Church, Erie, PA
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Job Stimulus: Look in Your Closet Help others by donating unused clothing and accessories.
I can just imagine how much more room I might have in my closet if I got serious.
As Monique Hailer said in her comment on this post, "It's about coming together!"
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