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December 2009
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Vol. 4 / Issue 14
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In May, the Albany Life Member Club of the Mountain Valley Empire
Chapter in upstate NY purchased over 3,000 diapers for St.
Catherine's Marillac Family Shelter. The facility offers an
emergency housing program for homeless families in the Capital
Region. Because of the large number of infants and toddlers living
at the facility, there is always a shortage of diapers.
A homeless family is defined as of one or more adults and one or more children. Marillac consists of 24 individually maintained apartment-style units in three buildings at the shelter facility. Each family is assigned its own unit. After meeting the initial need for shelter, the program staff assists families in securing long-term housing suitable to their needs. Along the path to locating permanent housing, staff focus on the development of independent living skills and serve as guides toward family empowerment.
(Photo:) Tom Person, Pioneer Partner
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The Northeast Council hosted a Pantry Party that began with each
person receiving about 40 tickets with the same number. A
substantial stock of grocery items, donated by Council members, was
auctioned in small assortments and single items. The price was set
at the actual value. Each person interested in the offer placed one
of their tickets in a bag. A ticket was then drawn from the bag and
the person holding that number won the groceries in that batch.
The $3 admission covered a wide variety of refreshments. The Council raised several hundred dollars, those attending got some bargains, and above all everybody had a good time. The Northeast Council is a member of the Liberty Bell Chapter and based in Northeast Philadelphia. |
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On Sept. 21, Bob Roth, president of South Bay Life Member Club of
the Paumanok Chapter, presented a rug map of the United States to
150 children at the Birch Lane Elementary School in Massapequa Park,
NY. In attendance were members Joan McGuire and Hank and Marge
Koehler. Teachers and students had fun with a game that Bob had them
play about the Louisiana Purchase.
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By: Wendy Heiges, Special Projects Manager, Generations United
A mother in Ann Arbor, MI, read about a shortage of drivers to bring meals to older adults. Her teenage daughter was enrolled in a driver's education course and needed to rack up 50 hours of practice behind the wheel. Rather than driving in circles, could her daughter get her license by helping area seniors? A great example of why the generations should be viewed as assets is the "Driving Away Hunger" project in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A partnership of Motor Meals of Ann Arbor and All Star Driving Education, the project involves teenagers taking their driver's education training in delivering meals to area seniors. The youth learn about the importance of community service at the same time they are learning to be capable drivers. The seniors receive meals and enjoy interacting with the young drivers-in-training. The community benefited when the youth stepped in to cover a shortage of volunteer drivers and help verify that older clients are safe. What started as one mother's idea is now a growing intergenerational program that uses the strengths of one generation to meet the needs of another - and the entire community! Generations United (GU) is the national membership organization focused solely on improving the lives of children, youth, and older people through intergenerational programs, practice, and public policies. For more information, go to www.gu.org or contact 202-289-3979. |
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Sept. 11, 2009
To Whom It May Concern: The Verizon Pioneers is a dynamic group of people dedicated to modifying and repairing adaptive toys for children with special needs. This organization began in 1986 providing their services to schools in Bucks and Montgomery County. The majority of the toy and switch adaptations have been for our 3-8 year old student population. To accomplish their goal for each student, the Pioneers initially talk with therapists and teachers to help guide them so that they can customize a toy or switch to meet their individual need. The ingenuity demonstrated by the Pioneers prompted us to request an unusual adaptation. Our goal was to adapt a battery-operated car that a child with physical needs could operate. The organization spent time researching and developing circuitry to convert the steering wheel to a customized joystick. To properly support the child, it was also necessary to develop a seat which could cradle the student while he or she operates the car. After more than 250 volunteer hours, the goal of the car with the customized seating was realized. Every year for our annual Carnival at the Bucks County Division, the "BOSS" cars are used for students to race and are always the highlight of our school events. Without the hard work and dedication of the Verizon Pioneers, many children would not have had the opportunity to activate a toy, communicate with their family and friends, or drive a battery-powered car. Sincerely, Carl G. Webster Executive Director/CEO Easter Seals of Southeastern Pennsylvania |
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If you're receiving this issue at work, the design might be compromised because company firewalls are blocking the coding. You may view a clean version on the Verizon Pioneers' website. If you'd prefer a version be sent to your home e-mail address, please e-mail newsletter@verizonpioneers.org and we'll exchange your e-mail addresses. Verizon/Frontier/FairPoint/Telcordia Pioneers
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