Small ways that you can make a big difference for nonprofits
Do some spring cleaning …
… and donate high-end clothing, furniture, household items, books and accessories to the Family Place Resale Shop. Donations allow victims of family violence to shop for clothes for free, and help Family Place set up apartments for clients moving out of the shelter and supportive living program. Take your donations to the Family Place Resale Shop at 11722 Marsh.
Teach English in the mornings …
… to non-English speaking adults by signing up to teach one four-day week 9 a.m.–11 a.m. Monday through Thursday. The teaching is a part of VMLC Changing Lives through Literacy, an organization that serves 1,000 adults and 200 young children annually by teaching English literacy skills at no charge. Orientation and training dates are available May and early June. Teacher training and materials are provided and no second language experience is necessary. To volunteer contact Liz Harling at 214.265.5057 ext. 102 or volunteer@vmlc.org.
Donate to Team Romeo …
… and help Romeo Hernandez, a 15-year old Hillcrest sophomore, in his recovery from Ewing Sarcoma bone cancer. Hernandez missed several months of school this year, and friends, teachers and family started a “Team Romeo” website to help raise $10,000 for hospital bills. Visit teamromeo.webs.com to help with moral and financial support.
Know of ways
that neighbors can spend time, attend an event, or purchase or donate something to benefit a neighborhood nonprofit? Email your suggestion to launch@advocatemag.com.
