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Community Newsletter
September, 2016
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Keeping you up to date on the many ways Beverly Bootstraps provides critical resources to families and individuals so they may achieve self-sufficiency.
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Summer Camp helps grow confidence
This summer we were able to place 86 of our clients' children into summer camps so they could experience this enriching life experience. A father of one of the campers who went to Project Adventure recently stopped in to say thank you for sending two of his children back to Project Adventure again this summer. He said last year his son was afraid and didn't do some of the higher ropes courses. But this year was different. The other campers and staff were so encouraging he finally felt comfortable and was able to do all of the courses. The father said he was so happy his son was able to return to Project Adventure again this year and was so thankful for the wonderful experience that he had.
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The Thrift Shop is open during construction
Construction on Rantoul Street has begun and is expected to continue through the end of September. But the Thrift Shop will remain open for shopping and donations throughout. Please use the 35 Park Street entrance (on the opposite side of the building), then take the stairs or elevator up one floor. On-street parking will be limited but the MBTA parking garage is only two blocks down Rantoul
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Changing over to your fall and winter clothes?
They say when going thru your wardrobe, if you haven't worn something in a year, get rid of it. And our Thrift Shop is happy to take your unused items off your hands. But please consider their condition before donating.
The Thrift Shop can only accept gently new or used, and in-season clothes, accessories, footwear, linens, jewelry, housewares, decor, and furniture. All must be stain, rip and smoke free. However, if you have textile items (clothing, accessories, footwear, linens, stuffed animals) that don't fit that description, they can be recycled at the bins at every Beverly Public School. The money raised from this recycling goes directly to the schools to support local children's education. It also saves the city money in disposing of these items in the trash, as well as being good for the environment.
By separating your items and dropping them at the appropriate place, you can support both of these wonderful organizations. For a complete list of acceptable items for recycling, click here and for more information about donating to the Thrift Shop, click here.
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Mark your calendars for Monday, March 6 from 6:00 - 9:00pm at the Danversport Yacht Club. The event will again feature chefs from some of the area's finest restaurants dueling it out on stage in a timed cook off to win this year's title, tastings from many "Taste of the North Shore" restaurants, a cash bar, auctions and raffle.
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Thank you!
Prime Meats and Provisions holds smoke off
Thank you to Prime Meats and Provisions for donating the proceeds from their annual smoke off to Beverly Bootstraps. And congrats to Chris on coming in first place with his pulled pork and smoked sausages.
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Resolve I.T. BBQ & Brew
Another year another BBQ&BREW! Thank you everyone who stopped by to play and donate and especially Resolve I.T. for hosting this great event.
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A Healthy Crop from Be Healthy Beverly and the YMCA
Be Healthy Beverly and the Greater Beverly YMCA recently helped harvest almost 90 pounds of veggies from the Beverly Public School's gardens and donated it to Beverly Bootstraps. Thank you.
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Happenings
Chalk Paint Demo Days
Tuesday, September 13 from 11am to 1pm or
Thursday, September 22 from 5pm to 7pm
The Thrift Shop, 198 Rantoul Street
Expert Lisa Rogers from Sand to City Style will demonstrate how to bring new life to old furniture with chalk paint. See how it's done, ask questions and get inspiration. You'll also have the opportunity to purchase a piece of furniture and the paint necessary to complete your own DIY project.
Market Basket Food Drive
Saturday, September 17, 9am - 12pm
Market Basket, Endicott Street, Danvers
Stop by Market Basket and pick up an extra item or two to drop in the donation cart just outside the store. Help us refill our Food Pantry shelves after a busy summer.
Bogie's Oktoberfest Craft Beer and Food Festival
Saturday, October 1, 1-5pm
Cove Community Center, Beverly
Celebrate the first official day of Oktoberfest! Sample beer from local breweries, eat authentic German food while listening to live Oompah music. There will be raffles and contests throughout the day. All profits will be donated to Beverly Bootstraps. All attendees must be 21+. Get tickets here.
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To learn more, click on these handy links:
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Beverly Bootstraps | 35 Park Street, Beverly, MA 01915 | 978-927-1561
BeverlyBootstraps.org
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