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Greetings!
So much to do... but so many of us to join in and help! What a blessing for us to have the opportunity to stay involved and help neighbors in need within our local community, as well as at the "ends of the earth"!
Our local high school students are leading by example by getting involved in Fight Against Hunger Clubs on campuses across the San Diego area. Thanks for encouraging those students you know to stay engaged as the future of many is truly in their hands!
Also in this issue -- Join us this Labor Day at the Salvation Army and/or pick up a gift card for a local child in need of new school shoes.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership!
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Aaaaaaaand ...They're Off!
Fight Against Hunger Clubs
are back on campus
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This past Saturday, the leadership teams from seven different high schools gathered to kick-off the second year of Fight Against Hunger (FAH) Clubs on our local school campuses.
The students shared their passion for making a difference - not only through eradicating hunger, but also in caring for our local homeless, those with special needs, and under-privileged children - as well as, getting involved with FFCC's Impact H2O initiative and other medical & education projects in Tanzania and Haiti.
Throughout the meeting, the students expressed their commitment to making an impact in our local community and around the world. We strategized around ways for the students to organize their clubs and discussed creative tactics for them to use in communicating opportunities to get involved to their fellow students.
Most high schools have a "Club Rush" at the start of the school year, during which different clubs on campus are introduced. Be looking for the Fight Against Hunger Club at your local high school and get involved! If your school doesn't have one yet, start one today! Contact Tina Socha for more information (tina.socha@san.rr.com).
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This Labor Day, Join FFCC's Homeless Outreach!
We are so excited to serve our homeless neighbors this month! Help us to creatively love on them in their time of need.
- BRING WATER BOTTLES & SOCKS (an equal number of each, please). We'll decorate the socks and fill them with water bottles for each of our guests.
- BRING A GREAT BOOK that you've read to share with someone.
- Some of our FFCC volunteers are also bringing make-up bags & nail polish for the ladies!
Be creative! We want our guests to leave feeling full - not just in their stomachs, but in their hearts, too!
We'll see you at 6pm at the Salvation Army, 825 7th Avenue, San Diego 92101. Don't miss it!
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Back-to-School Shoes in Desperate Need!
Families in need would appreciate gift cards for back to school shoes for their children. We still have 20 local families that need help. Thanks for always coming through!
Donated gift cards to Target, Wal-mart, Payless, and Kohl's would be greatly appreciated! If you can help, please contact Becky at bpalenske@san.rr.com.
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You make a difference! Thank you so much for your gifts of time, talent, and financial support!
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Upcoming Events at a Glance
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Homeless Outreach (Downtown Salvation Army) September 5th 6:00pm
(Don't forget to bring items in need! plus socks and water bottles!)
Informational Meeting for Tanzania Trip #11 - Harris home September 6th 6:30pm
Informational Meeting for Haiti #9 (November 2011) - Harris home September 7th 6:30pm
Haiti Team #8 Reunion September 11th 5:00pm
Haiti Team #9 Meeting September 21st 6:30pm
Senior Outreach (Downtown Salvation Army) September 27th 9am-Noon
Food Packaging Event (SAVE THE DATE!) October 23rd
(Stay tuned: General registration opens October 3rd)
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UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL DATES (2011-2012)
Haiti Trip #9 November 2011 November 4-November 12, 2011
Haiti Trip #10 January 2012 January 21-January 28, 2012
Tanzania Trip #10 February 2012 February 10-February 27, 2012
NOTE: We are in the midst of planning out travel dates for the remaining months of 2012. More information to come soon!
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| Contact Information | FFCC Director
Phil Harris
Friends & Family Community Connection
12463 Rancho Bernardo Road, PMB 158
San Diego, California 92128 858-204-9643, Nonprofit 501(c)3, Federal Tax Identification 75-3057954 |
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