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CommonGood E-News What's happening in social justice, social action and community outreach in Dare County, Currituck Outer Banks and Lower Currituck.
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Fight Hate Crimes
 Hate Crimes Prevention Act
Please
call your member of Congress toll-free at 866-346-4611 and urge them to support the local law Enforcement Hate
Crimes Prevention Act (LLEHCPA, H.R. 1913)
The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (H.R. 1913)
expands existing hate crime laws to include not only victims of crime
based on race, color, religion and national origin, but also
bias-motivated crimes based on the victim's actual or perceived sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability. H.R. 1913 also
provides for federal involvement in prosecuting hate crimes in states
where current laws or local resources are inadequate. The legislation makes clear that free speech is protected for everyone.
The bill states, "Nothing in this Act, or the amendments made by this
Act, shall be construed to prohibit any activities protected by the
Constitution."
Hate crimes cut across all of our communities and the LLEHCPA (H.R.
1913) is needed to ensure that all people have the right to be safe and
free from physical harm and intimidation. Take action! Send a letter to your Representative . |
Currituck Kids
Currituck Kids is an unincorporated
community based organization for med in 2008 to address needs of school aged
children in Currituck County, North Carolina. Currituck Kids is working in
partnership with the North Carolina Community Foundation and its local
Affiliate, the Currituck-Dare Community Foundation, to serve the needs of Currituck children.
For more information call Deborah Rorer at 252-597-4125.
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Interfaith Community Outreach / Outback Golf Tournament
 Time to sign upfor the June Tournament to benefit ICO. Visit ICO website for more information. |
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GEM Relocates
In April,
GEM met at All Saint's Episcopal Church
Website:www.allsaints-eastcarolina.org. In May, GEM will meet at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Outer Banks. www.uucob.org
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Volunteer Opportunities
 Dare Literacy Council
Volunteers needed for fundraising events in May. Contact:
Susan Estrella
(252) 216-7773 Email
Help Change a Life.
Volunteer with the Girl ScoutsCall
Marsha Riibner-Cady for more information at (252) 473-3094 or email her at marshar@gsccc.org
Children at Play Inc. is looking for volunteers on many
levels. Please contact: Alyssa Hannon 599 1373. childrenatplayobx@gmail.comwww.childrenatplayobx.com
The Boy Scouts of America Scouts are always looking
for adult volunteers. Contact: Larry Proctor, Albemarle
District Commissioner, Boy Scouts of America, Email or by phone at: (252) 202-0006.
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Dare Literacy Council Fundraiser
The Dare Literacy Council raises funds through
donations and fundraisers, and help from the community is needed now. Due to
the downturn in the economy, an increasing number of students are seeking free
tutoring services and the DLC is desperately in need of student and tutor
workbooks. We are also raising funds so we can add more training for our
tutors. Throughout April and May you can help the DLC with several events by
either volunteering your time and talents or donating to various the
fundraisers.
Belk Charity Day Sale -- Saturday, May 2:
Belk Bake Sale --! -- Saturday, May 2:
Eat at Applebee's in May on Mondays and Wednesdays-- Plus,
on Wed. Kids Eat Free!: The Applebee's Dining to Donate fundraiser is a
fantastic way to support literacy and there is no cost to you other than the
cost of your meal.
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Reform Immigration for America
 WHYTell Congress: "It's time to fix the broken immigration system. Pass comprehensive immigration reform this year!" Our broken immigration system is hurting our economy, American
families, and all American workers. Comprehensive immigration reform is
the solution. President Obama supports reform. But only Congress has
the power to pass legislation. The NC Council of Churches has just published free fact sheets that are available for distribution
in your congregation or community group. "Faith &
Immigration" highlights the religious calling to welcome the stranger,
while "Society & Immigration" evaluates common misperceptions
about immigrants. |
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4-H Camps and Conference Center
Surprisingly Close in Columbia, NC. Camps and programs are not limited to 4-H youths. 4-H serves
corporate, civic, community and church groups, government agencies, research
students, youth groups and families as well as 4-H members. Programs are custom designed to fit your
needs. Programs focus on nature and
environment, area history, recreation, leadership and team building. You can
visit their site for information about camps for kids
Enjoy comfortable executive lodges with twenty (20)
hotel-style rooms which will accommodate 40-60 guests. These rooms have queen,
single, bunk beds or combinations. Lodge porches can serve as hospitality
stations and informal meeting areas, too! Four group cabins accommodate a total of 96 guests and have
bunk beds, hardwood floors, heating, air conditioning and inside baths with
flush toilets.
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Dames Cancer Support
Not sure if it is of interest to you, but Eastern Fusion Gallery in Nags
Head is hosting a photography exhibit/show called "Dames Behind
Lenses-celebrating female photographers". In addition to celebrating female
photographers, this show also is a benefit to raise funds for the Outer Banks
Cancer Support Group and women who have faced breast cancer. The
public will have opportunities to vote for their favorite pictures during the course
of the show. Eastern Fusion Gallery located at milepost 11, Central
Square in
Nags Head, North Carolina. The exhibit/show will be on display from April 7,
2009 - May 31, 2009.
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Brownies donate to food bank
Brownie
Girl Scout Troop 52 from Currituck donated over 30 boxes of cookies to the food
pantry at the Pilmoor
United Methodist
Church through the Gift
of Caring program. Each year during the Girl Scout cookies season, girls
ask their customers to purchase extra boxes of cookies to be donated to a
worthy cause. In addition to local food pantries and other charitable
organizations, many Girl Scouts donate to the military through the USO.
This year, the new Cookies from Home program offers the public an opportunity
to directly donate cases of cookies to the military by visiting the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast Web site,
 Pictured
here: Food pantry representative Dick Horn, (top row) Olivia S, Caroline W,
Destiny F, Lauren S, (bottom row) Annie A, Ashlyn R, Kayleigh S, Skylar J, Amy
W, and Mackenzie R in the green. |
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Nonprofit Management Courses
The Duke Nonprofit Management Training program has 4 more
classes scheduled for the spring semester.
Introduction to
Strategic Planning
Naomi Takeuchi Wed. April 29th. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The ABCs of Financial
Success
Naomi Takeuchi Thurs. April 30th. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Developing a
Fundraising Plan
Jean Pudlo May 7 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Board Development for
Young and Growing Nonprofits
Jean Pudlo May 8 9:00 am to Noon\
These classes can build the skills of anyone
involved with a nonprofit from volunteer to seasoned professional.
Scholarships are available from the Outer Banks Community foundation. For
more information visit obx,learn.org or call Bob
Muller at 252-207-5287. |
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