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Greetings!
Just as Lenny Zakim lived his life, The Lenny Zakim Fund brings people of all religions, classes, and races together to create community and repair the world. The LZF Institutes and Seminars are valuable networking opportunities for our grant recipients; the Award Ceremony joins our donors together with the organizations LZF supports in a beautiful celebration. But perhaps the most important and inspirational connections are made during LZF site visits, where effective due diligence engages donors and volunteers directly with community grant applicants.
What is it like for a donor to get really involved with The Lenny Zakim Fund? Please read Carol Kanin's story and learn what this powerful experience means to her. Last year, our visits resulted in over 60 grants and $450,000 to worthy organizations. Please help us continue making more grants possible with a gift to the LZF. Thank you for your support and for the opportunity to make a positive difference in people's lives.
Thank you!
Best regards,
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Calling all Marathon Runners!
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Run the Boston Marathon for LZF!
Through the generosity of John Hancock's Non-Profit Partners program, the LZF has two bibs for the 2012 Boston Marathon. Qualifying runners will get seeded. You do not need to qualify to apply to run for LZF. Each runner will commit to raising a minimum of $5,000 for The Lenny Zakim Fund. To apply or for more information about this great opportunity please contact Melisa Eng-Wong, m.eng-wong@thelennyzakimfund.org.
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The Lenny Zakim Fund:
What We Do & Why | Founded by Boston's late civil rights leader, LZF believes positive social change can be created by small, effective grassroots organization
that are often overlooked by large foundations, government agencies, and major donors. That is why it is our mission to identify, listen to, support and connect grassroots community organizations that are bridging communities and transforming lives. |
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Give & Get Involved!
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Make a Gift- Help LZF meet the growing needs in our community. Give on-line using our secure server!
Become a Site Visitor - LZF welcomes you to learn more about its inspirational due diligence by serving as site visitor. For more information, please contact Jude ( jgoldman@thelennyzakimfund.org or 617-406-6036).
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My First Site Visit
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LZF volunteer and donor, Carol Kanin, shares her thoughts on being in the community as an LZF site visitor.
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Dr. Roseanna Means treating a patient
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I've been involved with LZF since its formation, and I was so honored when I was first asked to become a site visitor. I just showed up at my first site visit, unsure of what to expect, do, or say. Luckily Susan Rothman (LZF Board President) was there. She led the visit, and I was able to listen and observe.
We were visiting Women of Means, a group that provides free healthcare to homeless women and children. I listened to Dr. Means and learned so much about her goals, passion, and needs. Right after that, we went to the Hull Lifesaving Museum. I couldn't figure out why we were going to see people building boats. But after meeting the young men who were part of the Maritime Apprentice Program (MAP), I understood how the youth there were building more than boats-they were gaining skills and education to build their lives. I was very moved and quite in awe.
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I had no idea what to do that day, but after joining LZF on these two amazing visits, I was hooked. The way LZF donors are able to get involved to see the work in real time is invaluable to understand the impact that LZF is making. LZF is not the typical foundation-it gives small amounts in a very thoughtful way to make a big difference
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Volunteer Opportunity: FriendshipWorks
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copyright Meri Bond
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FriendshipWorks volunteers help elderly and disabled adults with almost anything one friend might do for another. Friendly Visiting offers volunteers and their matches the opportunity for long-term friendship bonds. Volunteers with the
Strong For Life specialty program may incorporate exercise and physical strengthening into their weekly Friendly Visits. Medical Escort and One-time Assistance volunteers perform neighborly services to people in need on a one-time basis. PetPals volunteers visit nursing homes and long-term care facilities with their pets. Its easy to become a FriendshipWorks volunteer! You can fill out their online application, and you'll be quickly contacted to schedule a training session. FriendshipWorks offers training and ongoing support for every one of their volunteers. For more informationcall 617-482-1510.
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Community Events
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Celebrate Latino Heritage Month with Sociedad Latina
Events include the following (more details via link above):
Cornell Coley (Afro-Latin percussion): Friday, Oct. 21
Jorge Arce (Afro-Caribeņo): Friday, Oct. 28
For more information, contact joseph@sociedadlatina.org or visit http://www.sociedadlatina.org.
Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries Fall Conference:
"Spirituality and Healing: Interfaith Perspectives and Practices
for Ourselves and Our Communities" Fri, Oct. 28th 9a-4p. All Saints Parish, 1773 Beacon Street, Brookline. $80-95. A Conference for Clergy & Laity, Medical Professionals, Students, Social Workers, and all who care about healing and wholeness. Register here.
Union of Minority Neighborhoods Institute for Neighborhood Leadership: workshops series for activists of color. September through December. 42 Seaverns Ave Jamaica Plain. Workshops range from "How to advocate for your child w/ special needs" to "Grant Writing". Contact UMN for more information (617-522-3349).
musicConnects Concerts:
Saturday December 17th, 7:30 PM: musiConnects Community Welcome.
A FREE family concert for the Boston community. To be held in Mattapan (venue TBA). Featuring the Boston Public Quartet and special guests.
Sunday December 18th, 4 PM: musiConnects Live Recording Event.
Featuring a Schubert quintet to celebrat their 5th anniversary. To be held at Futura Productions (aka the Sonic Temple), Roslindale Village. Seating is limited, tickets go on sale October 12th
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Community Resources
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LeadBoston: the region's premier executive leadership program focused on corporate citizenship, is recruiting leaders for its Class of 2012. Info about the program and upcoming recruiting sessions can be found on their websites.
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