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News
GCI and the Feinstein Foundation $1 Million Hunger Challenge
Gathering Change, Inc. will be partnering once again with the Feinstein Foundation for their 2012 $1 Million Dollar Giveaway to Fight Hunger. For every pound of food or $1 GCI collects during the months of March and April, the foundation will match a percentage.
The Feinstein Foundation is dedicated to the alleviation of hunger, the importance of community service in education and the values of caring, compassion and brotherhood.
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Senator Katherine Clark Shines a Spotlight on GCI
This month Senator Katherine Clark has featured Gathering Change, Inc. in the "Community Spotlight" section of her Newsletter and has encouraged her constituents to learn more about our organization and hunger in our communities.
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Dine at the 99 to benefit GCI
Monday, April 23
99 Restaurant, Lynnfield
GCI will participate in the 99 Restaurants "Dining with a Cause" program where the restaurant will contribute 15% of sales (excluding tax and gratuity) from the evening's diners. You must present a voucher in order for GCI to receive credit for the sale.
Look for your voucher in early April!
Upcoming Events:
April 2-5
Lynnfield Middle School Prepares To Fight Hunger
During the week of April 2-5 the Lynnfield Middle School PTO will be sponsoring a food drive at LMS in conjunction with the Student Council and Gathering Change, Inc.
July 14
Scavenger Hunt to Feed the Hungry
10 AM
Lake Quannapowitt, Wakefield
More details to follow.
OctoberMichael Nye Exhibit
Endicott College, Beverly More details to follow.
For updates view News & Events
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Your Change Makes A Difference
This month GCI will provide funds to the following food pantries:
Servant's Heart Food Pantry, Melrose
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Sponsors
Thank you to the following businesses for your continued support:
Baubles Fine Jewelry, Lynnfield
The Book Oasis, Stoneham
Century 21, Wakefield
Christine's Cafe & Confections, Lynnfield
City Cycle, Stoneham
The Chocolate Truffle
D'Amicis, Wakefield
Deborah Capuano's Holistic Massage & Health Therapies
Ernst & Young
Falcon Global Edge, Boston
John Hancock
Liberty Mutual
Louise's Skin Care, Lynnfield
Madison Ave. of Melrose
Mary Briggs Physical Therapy
Melaleuca
Mobil Gas, Post Office Square, Lynnfield
Moderno Salon, Melrose
Natural Food Exchange, Reading
Nokia
Rada Boutique
Supino Insurance, Lynnfield & Malden
TaggArt Studios, Wakefield
Village Pharmacy, Lynnfield
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Dear Friends, I am so proud of what is happening at Gathering Change, Inc. More businesses are collecting on our behalf, schools are continuing to support us and most recently, we've been recognized by our State Senator, Katherine Clark as a charity who is making a difference in Massachusetts. However, the generosity of others does not stop there. We are also receiving $1,000 from Cranney Home Services. Cranney Cares supports one non-profit a month. Thank you to everyone who voted for us this month! In addition, I had the honor of speaking to the youth at the Second Congregational Church, UCC in Beverly last Sunday morning.This is their third year collecting spare change. The group I spoke with ranged in age from 4 to 14 years old. I was so impressed with their answers to what causes our neighbors to be hungry and the messages they came up with for their posters. Our philosophy at Gathering Change, Inc. is to educate and inspire. These young people did that and more. I would be remiss if I did not thank the board and all our volunteers, who for the past three and a half years have worked so hard to help us become the charity we are! GATHERING CHANGE, INC. IS YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD CHARITY! Sincerely, Dorothy Goodwin, President |
What Inspires You?
LOEWS ANNUAL GIVING  Donna and John Loews hold the basket they used to collect spare change for Gathering Change, Inc. at their annual Christmas party. They collected almost $500. "We have been collecting for over 20 years for different charities at our annual Christmas party," they said. "Gathering Change, Inc. allows us to give to the less fortunate. It is a worthy cause." FILLING BUCKETS FOR NOURISHMENT AND HOPE
 Mrs. Stephanie Klove from the Summer Street School in Lynnfield is shown here with her second grade students Jordan Lavey and Julia Smedira putting change in a beach bucket. Students collect spare change for Gathering Change, Inc. to give to the food pantries that service Lynnfield residents. Mrs. Klove spoke to the Student Council about what an impact they could have for the children around them who go to bed hungry. Inspired students then created posters with slogans which they placed around the school: "Collect change to make change," "Just one coin makes a difference," and "Change for children" are a few that are raising awareness in the school.
Stephanie has found multiple ways of gathering change. She has collected at her book club, staff holiday parties and she coordinated an effort to celebrate 100 days of school by collecting canned goods and coins. She also keeps a container on her counter at home! "What inspires me is to inspire the kids in my school to be caring and show kindness and character," Klove said. "A little bit of change goes a long way." "I am also inspired by the women of Gathering Change, Inc."
Thank you Joe, Donna and Stephanie! Gathering Change, Inc. would like to know: What inspires you to get involved in your community? Write Marianne Snow at: |
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Cranney Home Services Awards $1,000 to GCI
Cranney Cares for the Community
Cranney Home Services is donating $1,000 to Gathering Change, Inc. thanks to all of our supporters. Each month they make a donation to a local non-profit organization nominated by residents of the North Shore and surrounding areas.
Thank you Cranney Home Services for your continued commitment to your community!
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Feeding the Multitudes
Second Congregational Church, UCC in Beverly Gathers Change for Lent
 President Dorothy Goodwin recently met with the youth of the Second Congregational Church, UCC in Beverly.
 They decorated cans and came up with great posters to raise hunger awareness. The congregation will be collecting spare change for the entire Lenten season. |
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About Gathering Change, Inc.
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization that collects spare change from our communities for distribution back into our neighborhood food pantries and social programs. Since our first collection in October of 2008 we have been able to donate food or funds to over 40 Massachusetts food pantries.
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