To past, present, and future service men and women: Thank you for your sacrifice! Photo Credit: Saumirah McWoodson, San Francisco, CA (May 27, 2012)
Girls on the Run (05.12.12)
Trying to keep the tradition going! :)
On May 12th, 2012, I volunteered with Girls on the Run, a nonprofit running program for girls ages 8 to 13 that uses experiential learning to teach specific social and personal skills. I had a great time cheering on the runners giving out medals at the finish line!
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I’m still working on my spring cleaning! I found another company makes it convenient for individuals to donate clothing! USAgain is a for-profit company that collects used clothes and resells them all over the world to conserve natural resources. They provide bins across the United States, where people can conveniently drop off their used clothes and shoes. The clothes are sold at affordable prices to people who cannot afford brand new clothes.
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— Saumirah
“How far that little candle throws his beams. So shines a good deed in a weary world.”
- William Shakespeare
Our seeds have been planted! Keep following for updates as our Nourishing USA garden grows! Find Dance Daze in the Community on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DanceDazeCommunity
Our Nourishing USA Anti-Hunger Advocacy Kit arrived today! Follow our journey to aid in the fight against hunger: http://www.facebook.com/DanceDazeCommunity
Nourishing USA is a not-for-profit, 501 (c)(3), nationwide anti-hunger advocacy program that strives to achieve “nutrition for all” in America. By giving volunteer community advocates across the country the necessary tools and motivation to make the growth of local fresh produce free and accessible, we can all combat the growing problem of poverty and obesity. Anyone who wants to help is encouraged to order a Nourishing USA Anti-Hunger Advocacy Kit. Learn more: http://www.nourishingusa.org/
Haven of Peace (03.15.12)
I’ve started some massive spring cleaning recently (partially in an effort to live a simpler life!), and I’d been searching online for an organization that would accept a variety of donated items. Not only did I have clothes and shoes to give away, but also books, toys, electronics, make-up, jewelry, bedding, etc. Therefore, I was glad to find a flier from Haven of Peace on my door step a few days ago!
Haven of Peace is a safe place for women and children that operates on donations received from the public. They have been in operation since 1959 and are located in French Camp (near Stockton), California. They support women who are coming from domestic violence situations, who have recently been laid off from work, or who are experiencing homelessness for the first time. There is space in the shelter for women, girls, and boys up to the age of 8.
Last night, searching for more information about Haven of Peace, I discovered that they have been in danger of closing for several months! To learn more about Haven of Peace and how you can donate to them, please watch the following video, from ABC 7 News: http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/assignment_7&id=8453335
Remember, there are so many ways to give! If you’re in the midst of some extreme spring cleaning yourself, find an organization that you believe in and donate, donate, donate all your stuff! Someone out there will love it!
— Saumirah
Campus California (02.26.12)
This month, we donated clothing and shoes to Campus California, a nonprofit that collects and sells used clothing to pay for the training of international volunteers who create sustainable development in the poorest parts of the world. In promoting the re-use of clothing, Campus California helps reduce greenhouse emissions and saves landfill space.
Campus California is unique because they accept donated clothes through collection boxes that are placed all over the San Francisco Bay Area, making it quick and convenient to drop off used shoes, clothing, and even videos and media! Since its origin as a boarding school in Northern California in 2003, Campus California has collected over 14,000 tons of donated clothing.
According to their website, through funds raised from their clothes collection program, Campus California supports 3 volunteer training centers (2 in the United States and 1 in San Vincent). In 2011, Campus California provided $359,000 in direct support for training volunteers to create sustainable development work in Southern Africa and Central and South America.
