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GIVING TIME
Between September 2010 and September 2011, 64 million volunteers generated about 8.1 billion hours helping a variety of non-profit organizations. In our newsletter, you can see how BucksCountyAlive.com is contributing to the volunteer wave. This newsletter also: spotlights our Seniors Guide; introduces a new segment featuring local non-profit organizations; announces the winners of our Cutest Pet Photo Contest; and more.
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Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer your time to a worthwhile organization? We have an online Volunteer Opportunities Directory that will link you to nearly 150 non-profit organizations that are looking for help. Since its inception in 2006, our directory has linked nearly 4,000 individuals to charities that depend upon volunteers. Currently, we are averaging about 1,000 new volunteer connections per year. |
SENIORS GUIDE |
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Our revised Seniors Guide contains a directory of local businesses and agencies whose primary mission is to serve senior citizens. Categories include In-Home Care & Senior Day Care, Nursing, Rehabilitation & Hospice Services, Senior Housing, Senior Health Products & Services, Senior Centers, Bulletins from the Fairless Hills Social Security Office, and more. |
FEATURED NON-PROFIT: TWILIGHT WISH FOUNDATION |
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Twilight Wish grants wishes to deserving elderly, age 68 and older, who earn less than 200% of poverty level annually, or who live in a nursing facility. Check out the open wishes of the foundation and help our seniors. A special thanks to Twilight Wish for allowing us to use the wonderful senior photos in this newsletter. |
CUTEST PET PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS |
BucksCountyAlive.com and SpinSaver are happy to announce the winners of our Cutest Pet Photo Contest: Bogey, Webay, and Lucky. Over 500 votes were cast for over 100 pet photo entries. Thanks so much to everyone who entered photos and voted for their favorites.
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BucksCountyAlive.com is compiling a list of Memorial Day Events. Check back often, as we will be adding to this list. Enjoy the unoffical start of summer! |
SUMMER CAMP GUIDE |
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With nearly 200 camps in our guide, you will be sure to find one that is just right for your child. This diverse selection includes camps for sports, performing arts, visual arts, equestrian skills, language, science, cooking, outdoor activities, and more. |
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