This Week In Service

 

Hello Community Service Types,                                                                   Here is your weekly dose of community service opportunities - with a more than appropriate winter theme.

"In The Loop"!  Knitting Benefit

·         When: Saturday February 26^th 9am-3pm

·         Where: Hope Gate Way 185 High St.  Portland

Look for the "P" at the Parking garage to find the Hope Gate Way entrance.

Knit winter wear to donate to local shelters. Please bring your own yarn, needles, patterns and enthusiasm! Come alone or with a team. Light refreshments provided!

 Please contact Heather Correia at Goodwill Industries of Northern New England

207-370-3935 (Office) or 207-229-7168 (Work Cell)

 

Shovel Snow for a Senior

·         When:  After every snowfall of 3" or more

·         Where: At an address or addresses agreed upon by you and the project organizer

Clear sidewalks for Portland residents over 65. A city ordinance requires that residents clear the sidewalk in front of their homes within 24 hours after every storm. Shovels provided; you bring the muscle!

Please contact Joan Sheedy 774-7616.

 

Winter Coat & Boot Drive 

·         When: By arrangement         

·         Where: By arrangement         Immigrants & refugees         

Organize and hold a winter coat & boot drive in your location or in partnership with a location. Ensure that everyone has a coat this winter.    

Please contact Aimee Bullard, Catholic Charities Refugee & Immigration Service, 523-2737 or abullard@ccmaine.org

 

Best,

The Farmhouse

 

University of Southern Maine

Office of Community Service Learning

(207)228-8091 / fax (207)228-8403

community@usm.maine.edu

http://usm.maine.edu/studentlife/communityservice