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2009 Day of Caring |
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On April 18th, at 9 am over 850 volunteers shared a breakfast donated by local restaurants and got themselves ready to volunteer at over 65 non-profit agencies across Lebanon County.
Members of the Harrisburg Area Community College Student Government Heidi Detweiler and Katrina Moyer got messy painting the YMCA Skatepark. The YMCA was able to open their skatepark to the community for no charge last year, thanks to the help of volunteers like Heidi and Katrina!
It was a beautiful day. We thank all of our volunteers who were able to get out into the community and really show the strength of Lebanon County's dedication to Live United!
Father and daughter team, Hannah and Ken Funk work together to get the public minigolf course at Coleman's Park ready for the season. This is their first year volunteering for the Day of Caring. Ken told us: "This is a really great family activity!"
Cathy Roth pictured with a crew of volunteers and students of the Literacy Council of Lebanon County getting ready to prepare garden beds for the Halcyon Activity Center. Roth has been volunteering with the Day of Caring for about five years. Says Roth, "this is a good chance for our students to speak English and do it in a relaxed way!"
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
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On Tuesday, April 21st the Money in Your Pocket Coalition will be held an appreciation dinner for the volunteers at the 23 South 6th Street Volunteer Income Tax Preparation site. At the dinner, the preliminary results of the 2008 tax season were announced.
As of April 17th the IRS statistics for our downtown site at Democratic Headquarters are:
132 accepted e-files
14 paper files for a total of
146 returns completed
Average adjusted Gross income of client served $15,217
Total Refunds retrieved $116,976
Minimum of $21,940 saved by client not having to pay a tax preparation service.
That's $34,729 that each volunteer tax preparers put back into Lebanon.
The Money in Your Pocket Coalition is made up of the Lebanon County Community Action Partnership, The United Way of Lebanon County, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Lebanon Valley College.
Lebanon Valley College was the first site in Lebanon County to host volunteer tax preparation. LVC's student volunteers have seen over 109 clients this season and brought over $85,000 in refunds to the community.
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How to LIVE UNITED
We are asking everyone in Lebanon County to LIVE UNITED by helping with an initiative called "Stuff the Bus."
When: On the longest day of the year, June 21, 2009, we are kicking off a call to action.
What: For the month btween June 21st and July 21st we will be collection schools supplies and backpacks to give to needy children, specifically grades pre-school to middle school.
How: We will partner with Quality Eary Education program, schools, day cares, social service agencies, school bus companies, retail outlets, local media, corporations, service organizations and individuals to make this initiative a success.
If you would like to be involved with the United Way Day of Action "Stuff the Bus" Project, contact Emily Guilliams or Romeeka Gayhart by email or at 717-273-8144. |
| Want to Get Involved?
Visit our website for a listing of volunteer opportunities in Lebanon County Here
Or send us an email and we'll try to match you up with an agency that could use your help!
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