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The Season of Giving
Celebrate the season of giving! This newsletter highlights the many ways that we can give our time, talents and money to help those that are in need. As the weather becomes frigid, help us reunite the pets that are lost with their families for the holidays. As always, we have included extensive lists of holiday events, live music, and live theater to keep you entertained.
We wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends!
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HOLIDAY EVENTS |
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Want to embrace the spirit of the holidays? Check out our Holiday Events list - so many fun things to do! Visit our website often because events are added all the time. For $25 you can highlight your event in our online calendar; click here for details. |
LOCAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE SEASON OF GIVING |
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Food Pantries need your help this season. Remember our neighbors that do not have enough to eat for the holidays and beyond. We have provided a list of food pantries in our area that would welcome your donations. Check their websites for any specific donation requests.
Ascend Hospice offers volunteer opportunities in Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, Philadelphia, Lehigh and Northampton Counties. Volunteers can make friendly visits to a patient, make crafts for patients and families, assist their office staff, and more.
Deserving Decor provides homeless shelter makeovers with community donated goods for mothers and their children transitioning from homelessness to supportive housing, while they rebuild their lives and prepare to move to permanent housing. They provide homeless shelter makeovers by cleaning, furnishing and decorating transitional homeless shelter apartments with community donations.
Amachi-Break The Cycle of New Jersey seeks volunteer mentors to spend one hour per week for at least one year with the child of a prisoner. Children of prisoners are 7 times more likely than their peers to become incarcerated themselves. These children are in need of positive role- models to offer support and friendship.
Quilts for Kids puts hand-made patchwork quilts into the hands of seriously ill children who are hospitalized in the United States. Quilts for Kids needs monetary donations, donations of NEW 100% cotton kid-friendly fabric, and help with quilting and sewing.
For a complete list of Volunteer Opportunities, click here. |
GIVING TUESDAY IN BUCKS & MONTGOMERY COUNTIES |
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GivingTuesday is a national celebration of generosity. It’s a time to give a gift that makes an impact in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, and it’s a way to let your values be part of your holiday giving. Through Tuesday December 2nd, you can contribute to the great work being done to make our communities healthier and stronger. Go to GivingTuesdayBucks or GivingTuesdayMontco, to find out more information. |
CLASS GUIDE |
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Looking for a special class for you or your child? Now it's easy! Here you can search for classes throughout Bucks County, Hunterdon County, Montgomery County, Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. If you own a business that offers classes, you can sign up here. |
HELP REUNITE PETS WITH THEIR FAMILIES |
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The Lost Pet Directory lets pet owners post information and photos about their lost pets. If you find a pet that is wandering through your neighborhood, you can also post descriptive information and a photo in this directory. The hope is to create a virtual link to reunite owners with their lost pets. Please try to spread the word about the Lost Pet Directory so more pets can find their way home. Thanks! |
LIVE THEATER - BROADWAY IN THE BURBS |
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You don't need to go to New York City to enjoy live theater. We have an impressive selection right here in the burbs. |
LIVE MUSIC IN YOUR BACKYARD |
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Looking for live music events in the area? Check our comprehensive list - everything from rock, classical, folk, and more. Our Calendar contains links to the events at some of the best music venues in the area. |
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