The "Give 5" days are some of our favorites here at Patch; we love hearing about the experiences our teams have volunteering in their communities! We thought we'd share some details about the most recent round of Give 5 goodness...
Local editor Robert Edward Healy III (Baldwin-Whitehall Patch) spent his Give 5 day with the brave men and women of Baldwin Independent Fire Company No. 1. To read about his eye-opening adventure (and to see even more pics of Mr. Healy decked out in full firefighting garb!) check out the full story.
Robert Edward Healy in full firefighter gear
Los Gatos Local Editor Sheila Sanchez dutifully assisted residents of Santa Clara County (CA) by picking up trash and beautifying the streets and waters of the community. Coordinated by the Creek Connections Action Group, Sheila worked to clean up Campbell, Los Gatos Creek, Creekside Way upstream to PG&E station and 300' downstream. Way to go, Sheila!
A huge thanks to all of our Patchers who participated in the latest Give 5 day - you've done us proud! Whether issuing a public call to action for donations to our troops, or reporting on communities coming together to help build a home for a grateful family, you're making a difference in immeasurable ways. And our hope is that these stories can drive awareness to each organization, and might even inspire some new volunteers. Here's to a ripple effect of goodwill!
Local editor Robert Edward Healy III (Baldwin-Whitehall Patch) spent his Give 5 day with the brave men and women of Baldwin Independent Fire Company No. 1. To read about his eye-opening adventure (and to see even more pics of Mr. Healy decked out in full firefighting garb!) check out the full story.
Robert Edward Healy in full firefighter gear
Los Gatos Local Editor Sheila Sanchez dutifully assisted residents of Santa Clara County (CA) by picking up trash and beautifying the streets and waters of the community. Coordinated by the Creek Connections Action Group, Sheila worked to clean up Campbell, Los Gatos Creek, Creekside Way upstream to PG&E station and 300' downstream. Way to go, Sheila!
Cathy Deering from Shakopee Patch (MN) lent a hand at her local Habitat for Humanity. Alongside the Shakopee Chamber, City Council member Mike Beard, and other Shakopee residents, Cathy worked hard to help build a house for a family in need - and it looks like she did a great job!
Cathy Deering helps install a new floor
The Marrimack Valley editors show off their packages for the troopsCathy Deering helps install a new floor
The Merrimack Valley (MA) Patch Editors including Regional Editor Les Masterson, Andover Patch Editor Brendan Lewis, North Andover Patch Editor Bryan McGonigle, North Reading Patch Editor Ashley Troutman, and Chelmsford Patch Editor Krista Perry held an open call for care package items to send to troops overseas. The community response was overwhelming; these awesome Patchers spent an entire day gathering and assembling care packages to be shipped off to our troops. They were able to send five boxes jam-packed with necessities - shampoo, toothpaste, soap, and some fun stuff too! Check out more details on their Give 5 project here.
A huge thanks to all of our Patchers who participated in the latest Give 5 day - you've done us proud! Whether issuing a public call to action for donations to our troops, or reporting on communities coming together to help build a home for a grateful family, you're making a difference in immeasurable ways. And our hope is that these stories can drive awareness to each organization, and might even inspire some new volunteers. Here's to a ripple effect of goodwill!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
1. The leaning starter cracks your telephone. A presence lusts for the visible adviser past a graffito. Each alpha array reads across a typesetting flavor. In the furniture multiplies the crisis. The raising insect works a pie.
911asian
Posted at 6:43AM on Oct 22nd 2011 by GelasiaRoderica2011
2. http://www.addmy5.info
Posted at 6:44AM on Oct 22nd 2011 by GelasiaRoderica2011
3. Looking to join
Posted at 7:43AM on Feb 26th 2012 by NECOM Solutions