HELP OUT HAITI

Konbit Sante, a local organization that works in clinics in Haiti, needs help to organize and prepare medical equipment for shipments to Haiti.

Participants should plan on volunteering from 11am-3:30pm. We will meet at the warehouse which is located on 184 Read Street, off of Forest Ave.

 

Please email adrapcho@usm.maine.edu for more information

 

 

Amanda Claire Drapcho

 

Community Service Coordinator

Office Of Community Service Learning

University of Southern Maine

(207) 780 4209

adrapcho@usm.maine.edu

 

 

Andrea Thompson McCall, Director

   - Community Service Learning

   - Interfaith Chaplaincy

University of Southern Maine

P.O. Box 9300

Portland, ME 04104-9300

 

Phone 207-228-8284

FAX 207-228-8403

Last Call for Strong Backs and Open Hearts

Spurwink Services needs help in relocating a family on Saturday morning, October 2.  The role involves heavy lifting: loading furniture onto a rented truck at the old location, and unloading it at the new one.  If you can help, please contact Annie Fischer, afischer@spurwink.org or 615-6270.

 

 

 

Andrea Thompson McCall, Director

   - Community Service Learning

   - Interfaith Chaplaincy

University of Southern Maine

P.O. Box 9300

Portland, ME 04104-9300

 

Phone 207-228-8284

FAX 207-228-8403

Alternative Spring Break

Hey All,

Interested in Alternative Spring Break? Want to get involved? Travel? Come to one of the Interest meetings! Previous members will discuss their experience serving in Atlanta last year and we will all start discussing the boundless opportunities for this year. Please contact Amanda Drapcho, Community Service Coordinator for more information. adrapcho@usm.maine.edu

 

ASB Interest Meetings

 

Portland Campus

Tuesday October 5th, 2010

4:00PM Office of Community Service Learning

 

Gorham Campus

Wednesday October 6th, 2010

7:00PM The Lobby of Robie-Andrews

 

 

Amanda Claire Drapcho

 

Community Service Coordinator

Office Of Community Service Learning

University of Southern Maine

(207) 780 4209

adrapcho@usm.maine.edu

Strong backs and open hearts needed Saturday!

A case manager from Spurwink Services has contacted me with a need for help on Saturday for just 2-3 hours.  Here's the situation:

 

"... family that lives in Riverton and is moving to an apartment on Stevens Ave. Things are very bad for them at their Riverton apartment and so they are moving this Saturday because they want to leave Riverton as soon as possible. They have a Uhaul but need some help loading their things into the Uhaul and then unloading them at their new apartment. They would need help for 2-3 hours on Saturday morning."

 

If you have a strong back and a few friends similarly blessed and are willing to give a few hours to help a family move to a new home, please contact our office ASAP.  You can phone 228-8091 or e-mail community@usm.maine.edu.  Thanks in advance!  -ATM

 

 

 

 

Andrea Thompson McCall, Director

   - Community Service Learning

   - Interfaith Chaplaincy

University of Southern Maine

P.O. Box 9300

Portland, ME 04104-9300

 

Phone 207-228-8284

FAX 207-228-8403

 

Friday September 17^th, 2010

11AM-4PM

Rippling Waters Organic Farm Standish, Maine

 

Rippling Waters Organic Farm located on the banks of Saco River in Standish, Maine is a MOFGA (Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association) certified organic farm growing quality, certified organic vegetables, bedding plants, herbs, flowers, and perennials since 1991. Rippling Waters Organic Farm is also a non-profit organization working with the community and local schools to increase regional food security through education, action, and service.

"'Sustaining the Soul of Organics' is what you see when you visit, volunteer, work or purchase at the farm.  It's all about being connected to the earth, our spirits, and our health.  Please come and join us." –Rippling Waters Organic Farm

This project is sponsored by The Office of Community Service Learning

For more information on this project please contact Amanda Drapcho at adrapcho@usm.maine.edu or Emma Perry at eperry@usm.maine.edu

 

Amanda Claire Drapcho

 

Community Service Coordinator

Office Of Community Service Learning

University of Southern Maine

(207) 780 4209

adrapcho@usm.maine.edu

Next up: Habitat Build and 9/11 Day of Service

USM is on the punch list for a Habitat for Humanity construction work day on Friday, September 10th!  Partnering with families who contribute their own "sweat equity," Habitat helps to provide safe, affordable homes for families in Maine.  No previous experience or training/expertise is needed; only your willingness to show up in work clothes and shoes, bring your own lunch and plenty of water, work from 9 to 3,  and your desire to help eliminate below-standard housing in Maine.  FMI or to sign up:  community@usm.maine.edu

 

Saturday, September 11th, observe the anniversary with a 9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance.   In April 2009, President Obama signed legislation establishing September 11th as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. The hope is that citizens will pledge to do at least one good deed during the week of 9/11. In this way, we honor those who so tragically passed while reaffirming our shared lives as a community. In partnership with the City of Portland and Portland Hour Exchange, activities will include celebration with food and music at the bandstand followed by cleaning up the park and painting city trash receptacles.  Dress in comfortable work clothes and bring gloves if desired. Hour Exchange Portland members will provide refreshments and entertainment for participants starting at 1:30 with a few words of remembrance.   FMI or to sign up:  community@usm.maine.edu

 

 

 

 

Andrea Thompson McCall, Director

   - Community Service Learning

   - Interfaith Chaplaincy

University of Southern Maine

P.O. Box 9300

Portland, ME 04104-9300

 

Phone 207-228-8284

FAX 207-228-8403