Students looking to volunteer and community organizations gathered in the Mandela Room at BU Thursday in hopes of helping each other. Students are given the chance to possibly earn credit for internships, form long lasting partnerships or just help out where ever they're needed.
"This is a great opportunity. We've had hundreds of students come by already, we're very excited about talking to them about how they could be of help to us and how we might be able to help them," said Larry Denniston of the Broome County Council of Churches.
Larry Denniston from the Broome County Council of Churches has been working very closely with one student run volunteer group to prepare for a hunger walk.
"We help out the community by just putting on events for people. If an organization comes to us and they say they need this amount of volunteers to run a 5K we will provide those volunteers for them and help them out in any way we can," said Erin Small of the Student Volunteer Center.
And helping the community may help keep these students in the community after graduation.
"And often this turns into something more than just volunteering sometimes they'll do an internship for credit. Sometimes they graduate and they're even hired locally which is something we're always striving for," said Allison Alden the Director of the Center of Civic Engagement at BU.
"Going on out of college I know a lot of different people from the community that I never would have met if I had just sat in my dorm so it was really rewarding that way," said Erin Small.
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Friday, October 4, 2013
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Youths help build ramp for Johnson City family
JOHNSON CITY — The process was painstaking. First, Bob Gould would pull himself out of his wheelchair by the back door. He’d move himself over to the first step and pull himself up — one, two, three times — to get to the door.
His mother, Mary Grogan, would grab the wheelchair, help him up into it, and they’d be able to go into the house.
On Tuesday, as he rolled down the newly-constructed ramp for the first time at his Virginia Avenue residence, he smiled and said, “perfect.”
The added mobility
will change the pair’s lives, they said Tuesday, when the ramp was unveiled. Gould and Grogan received it for free through the Faith in Action Volunteers Ramp It Up program, run by the Broome County Council of Churches, after two years on the waiting list.
Gould can now travel in and out of the house on his own. He has been living with cerebral palsy since birth and has been in a wheelchair since he was 7 years old. He’s now 38 and works with computers for the Broome County Department of Social Services.
“I can start riding the bus again and just get out of the house by myself,” he said. “I can get to work by myself now.”
Grogan and Gould would have preferred a ramp out their front door, but a steep hill put an end to that plan. The ramp was installed in the back, limiting car access to the garage and encroaching on the backyard. But it was a small price to pay.
“We got our phone call about two weeks ago. We’re so thankful,” Grogan said. “The two of us aren’t getting any younger so this is a gift.”
A team of four youths and three adults built the ramp in less than two days. They’ll build three ramps in six days in the area, an ambitious goal, officials said Tuesday. Since the program’s inception in 2009, it has built 54 ramps. Ramps are built to Americans with Disabilities Act specifications and are funded through donations.
Kiki Banks, a 15-year-old from Johnson City, helped build the ramp. She became involved with the program through a youth group at the Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church. To watch Gould roll down the ramp for the first time made her choke up with emotion, she said.
“It just felt good to help somebody who needed it,” she said.
His mother, Mary Grogan, would grab the wheelchair, help him up into it, and they’d be able to go into the house.
On Tuesday, as he rolled down the newly-constructed ramp for the first time at his Virginia Avenue residence, he smiled and said, “perfect.”
The added mobility
will change the pair’s lives, they said Tuesday, when the ramp was unveiled. Gould and Grogan received it for free through the Faith in Action Volunteers Ramp It Up program, run by the Broome County Council of Churches, after two years on the waiting list.Gould can now travel in and out of the house on his own. He has been living with cerebral palsy since birth and has been in a wheelchair since he was 7 years old. He’s now 38 and works with computers
for the Broome County Department of Social Services.“I can start riding the bus
again and just get out of the house by myself,” he said. “I can get to work by myself now.”Grogan and Gould would have preferred a ramp out their front door, but a steep hill put an end to that plan. The ramp was installed in the back, limiting car
access to the garage and encroaching on the backyard. But it was a small price to pay.“We got our phone call
about two weeks ago. We’re so thankful,” Grogan said. “The two of us aren’t getting any younger so this is a gift.”A team of four youths and three adults built the ramp in less than two days. They’ll build three ramps in six days in the area, an ambitious goal, officials said Tuesday. Since the program’s inception in 2009, it has built 54 ramps. Ramps are built to Americans with Disabilities Act specifications and are funded through donations.
Kiki Banks
, a 15-year-old from Johnson City, helped build the ramp. She became involved with the program through a youth group at the Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church. To watch Gould roll down the ramp for the first time made her choke up with emotion, she said.“It just felt good to help somebody who needed it,” she said.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Senior Connection: Older Americans Month recognizes, celebrates contributions
Since 1963, the month of May has been designated Older Americans Month, a time set aside to recognize and appreciate the value of older people in our communities. This year’s theme, Unleash the Power of Age, is an appropriate way to characterize the contributions that many older people make as they teach others the skills they’ve refined over the years, support those in need or engage in civic matters.
There are now more Americans age 65 and older than at any other time in U.S. history, and most of the contributions they make are voluntary. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 2012 volunteer rate for older adults was 26.5 percent, which represents a massive contribution to our social well-being.
The Broome County Office for Aging provides support, opportunities and recognition for older people in order to maximize their ability to make these valuable contributions. In an effort to help elders remain independent in their homes as long as possible, they provide educational services and programs that enhance the quality of life for many of Broome County’s elders.
The gifts that older people make to their families and communities are priceless, but all too often they are overlooked. The Broome County Office for Aging has recognized Barbara Bagan and Marta Alomar as volunteers who are Unleashing the Power of Age in their communities.
After completing a 42-year career, Barbara began looking for volunteer opportunities. She volunteered as a driver for Meals on Wheels in the Conklin area for 12 years and has also volunteered with the Office for Aging HEAP office for more than 10 years. Literacy Volunteers and Broome County Council of Churches have also benefited from her talents as a volunteer. Barbara says volunteering gives her an awareness of what is going on in the community and she appreciates that connection. “Doing something for others is the greatest reward,” she says.
Marta is a foster grandparent who has fun at the Broome County YMCA Y’s Kids Child Care Center where she has volunteered for 5 years. She says, “I love playing with the kids and reading books to them.” Her volunteer work there is greatly appreciated. Tammy Donnelly, assistant director of Child Care at the Y, says, “I don’t know what we would do without her. She is patient, helpful and good with any age.”
As you look ahead to the coming year, think about ways you can recognize elders like these and make additional efforts to Unleash the Power of Age in your community. It’s a “win-win” proposition because when we create opportunities for elders to share their many talents and engage in service to others we also help them stay positive, active, and vibrant.
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There are now more Americans age 65 and older than at any other time in U.S. history, and most of the contributions they make are voluntary. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 2012 volunteer rate for older adults was 26.5 percent, which represents a massive contribution to our social well-being.
The Broome County Office for Aging provides support, opportunities and recognition for older people in order to maximize their ability to make these valuable contributions. In an effort to help elders remain independent in their homes as long as possible, they provide educational services and programs that enhance the quality of life for many of Broome County’s elders.
The gifts that older people make to their families and communities are priceless, but all too often they are overlooked. The Broome County Office for Aging has recognized Barbara Bagan and Marta Alomar as volunteers who are Unleashing the Power of Age in their communities.
After completing a 42-year career, Barbara began looking for volunteer opportunities. She volunteered as a driver for Meals on Wheels in the Conklin area for 12 years and has also volunteered with the Office for Aging HEAP office for more than 10 years. Literacy Volunteers and Broome County Council of Churches have also benefited from her talents as a volunteer. Barbara says volunteering gives her an awareness of what is going on in the community and she appreciates that connection. “Doing something for others is the greatest reward,” she says.
Marta is a foster grandparent who has fun at the Broome County YMCA Y’s Kids Child Care Center where she has volunteered for 5 years. She says, “I love playing with the kids and reading books to them.” Her volunteer work there is greatly appreciated. Tammy Donnelly, assistant director of Child Care at the Y, says, “I don’t know what we would do without her. She is patient, helpful and good with any age.”
As you look ahead to the coming year, think about ways you can recognize elders like these and make additional efforts to Unleash the Power of Age in your community. It’s a “win-win” proposition because when we create opportunities for elders to share their many talents and engage in service to others we also help them stay positive, active, and vibrant.
Written by
Rhoda Meador
Friday, November 2, 2012
Council of churches receives foundation award
BINGHAMTON — The Broome County Council of Churches received a $10,000 award from the Stewart W. and Willma C. Hoyt Foundation for its Ramp It Up program.
The program provides wheelchair ramps for the elderly and disabled.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Care-Givers And Isolated Women to Benefit From New Initiatives
Joanne Kays from the Broome County Council of Churches Faith in Action Volunteers and Cathy James from the Alzheimer’s Association spoke on the Southern Tier Close Up airing October 6th about upcoming programs reaching out to care-givers and isolated women.
James says many times care-givers become overwhelmed as they work around the clock meeting the needs of their loved ones and could use a break.
James says the Alzheimer’s Association will train interested volunteers on skills needed to help patients with memory impairments that not only will relieve some of the stress on the care-giver but can also help the patient with more interaction and skills.
Kays says the other initiative will reach out to women who may not have the facilities to get out of the home and into social settings. Kays says the program will work in cooperation with existing senior centers and other agencies.
James says many times care-givers become overwhelmed as they work around the clock meeting the needs of their loved ones and could use a break.
James says the Alzheimer’s Association will train interested volunteers on skills needed to help patients with memory impairments that not only will relieve some of the stress on the care-giver but can also help the patient with more interaction and skills.
Kays says the other initiative will reach out to women who may not have the facilities to get out of the home and into social settings. Kays says the program will work in cooperation with existing senior centers and other agencies.
To find out more about the Broome County Council of Churches you can go to their website at www.broomecouncil.net.
The Alzheimer’s Association website is www.alz.org.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Council of Churches' golf tourney rescheduled
BINGHAMTON — The annual Faith in Action Golf Classic originally planned for Aug. 10 has been rescheduled to Sept. 20 at Traditions at the Glen.
Registration and opening events begin at 11:45 a.m. and golf begins at 1 p.m.
Openings are available for the event, which is sponsored by the Broome County Council of Churches.
For information, call Joanne Kays at (607) 724-9130, ext. 304.
— Staff report
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Council of Churches to hold golf tourney
TOWN OF UNION — The Broome County Council of Churches’ 11th annual Faith in Action Volunteers Golf Classic and Barbecue will be held Aug. 10 at Traditions at the Glen.
The tournament, sponsored by Weis Markets, has a four-person captain and crew format and begins at 1 p.m. Registration and a putting contest begin at 11:45 a.m. Entry costs $100 for individuals and $400 for a team by July 30, and $125 for individuals and $500 for a team after that date. The cost includes the greens fee, golf court, barbecue dinner, refreshments, gifts and prizes.
The Miller Auto Team will sponsor a hole-in-one contest for a new car. Business sponsorships are also available.
For more information, contact Joanne Kays at (607) 724-9130 ext. 304 or visit http://www.broomecouncil.net/.
— Jennifer Micale
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Deadline nears for handicapped ramps
REGION -- The deadline is March 1 to submit applications to determine eligibility for wheelchair ramps to be built this summer by Faith in Action volunteers of the Broome County Council of Churches.
For the fourth consecutive summer, youths working with adult supervision, will build wheelchair ramps at selected homes in Broome County without charge to residents.
In the past three summers, 38 ramps were constructed.
For an application, go online to www.broomecouncil.net or call Joanne Kays at (607) 724-9130 ext. 304.
-- William Moyer
For the fourth consecutive summer, youths working with adult supervision, will build wheelchair ramps at selected homes in Broome County without charge to residents.
In the past three summers, 38 ramps were constructed.
For an application, go online to www.broomecouncil.net or call Joanne Kays at (607) 724-9130 ext. 304.
-- William Moyer
Monday, January 23, 2012
Deadline for wheelchair ramp program is March 1
The Broome County Council of Churches is accepting applications until March 1 for its wheelchair ramp program.
After applications are received, it will take several weeks to evaluate the need for the free ramps, which will be built by youth groups during the summer. Over the past three summers, about 230 youths built 38 ramps through the council’s youth mentoring initiative.
For an application, call Joanne Kays at (607) 724-9130 ext. 304 or visit www.broomecouncil.net.
— Jennifer Micale
After applications are received, it will take several weeks to evaluate the need for the free ramps, which will be built by youth groups during the summer. Over the past three summers, about 230 youths built 38 ramps through the council’s youth mentoring initiative.
For an application, call Joanne Kays at (607) 724-9130 ext. 304 or visit www.broomecouncil.net.
— Jennifer Micale
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Flood relief gift registry
BINGHAMTON — Flood victims who suffered catastrophic damage are invited to apply for the Thanks for Giving gift registry campaign, created by Broome County Council of Churches, its Faith in Action volunteer program and the local Boscov’s.
The campaign relies on the generosity of individuals and groups in the community to buy gifts on a flood victim’s wish list or contribute money — and 100 percent of all donations will go directly to the family or person with the greatest flood-incurred needs.
Flood victims must be already be sponsored by a Thanks for Giving coordinator or can call (607) 724-9130, ext. 318 to learn more. Donors can call the same number, log on http://www.thanksforgiving.net/ or http://www.boscovs.com/ and enter Registry # 480011031925, or mail checks to Broome County Council of Churches, Attn Thanks for Giving #010 (in memo line), 3 Otsinengo St., Binghamton NY 13903.
— Valerie Zehl
The campaign relies on the generosity of individuals and groups in the community to buy gifts on a flood victim’s wish list or contribute money — and 100 percent of all donations will go directly to the family or person with the greatest flood-incurred needs.
Flood victims must be already be sponsored by a Thanks for Giving coordinator or can call (607) 724-9130, ext. 318 to learn more. Donors can call the same number, log on http://www.thanksforgiving.net/ or http://www.boscovs.com/ and enter Registry # 480011031925, or mail checks to Broome County Council of Churches, Attn Thanks for Giving #010 (in memo line), 3 Otsinengo St., Binghamton NY 13903.
— Valerie Zehl
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Ramp It Up Trailer
The Broome County Council of Churches' Ramp it Up program has received some good news.
It has received a $1,500 grant from the Binghamton Rotary Club Number 64 and from Rotary District Council Number 7170. The money will be used to help buy a lumber and service trailer. Ramp It Up is a program where volunteers build handicapped ramps for people in need.
Rev. Dr. Joseph Sellepack says, "Now what this does for us is it allows us to buy lumber when it's on sale and store it and be able to bring it out to places. Or else do a bulk order on one place where you have some left over product at the end and you can bring all the left over products back to our little lumber yard, triage it all, put it all together and be able to bring it out to another work site. So, you can save costs.
"The Ramp It Up program is also a way to teach young people how to build and learn needed life skills.
It has received a $1,500 grant from the Binghamton Rotary Club Number 64 and from Rotary District Council Number 7170. The money will be used to help buy a lumber and service trailer. Ramp It Up is a program where volunteers build handicapped ramps for people in need.
Rev. Dr. Joseph Sellepack says, "Now what this does for us is it allows us to buy lumber when it's on sale and store it and be able to bring it out to places. Or else do a bulk order on one place where you have some left over product at the end and you can bring all the left over products back to our little lumber yard, triage it all, put it all together and be able to bring it out to another work site. So, you can save costs.
"The Ramp It Up program is also a way to teach young people how to build and learn needed life skills.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Wheelchair Ramps
BINGHAMTON — The Broome County Council of Churches is seeking donations for its wheelchair ramp summer building project, “Ramp It Up 2011.”
Through the project, free wheelchair ramps are built for people who cannot easily get in or out of their homes, according to the council. Currently, the council only has enough funds to complete nine of the 13 planned ramps. New construction tools are also needed.
Sponsorships for the tool trailer that will be located on site are also accepted. For more information on donations or sponsorships, call Greg Jenkins at 768-4475.
— Lisa Kashinsky
Through the project, free wheelchair ramps are built for people who cannot easily get in or out of their homes, according to the council. Currently, the council only has enough funds to complete nine of the 13 planned ramps. New construction tools are also needed.
Sponsorships for the tool trailer that will be located on site are also accepted. For more information on donations or sponsorships, call Greg Jenkins at 768-4475.
— Lisa Kashinsky
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Church group honors three volunteers
Written by Valerie Zehl vzehl@gannett.com
May 7, 2011
As services for America's aging population hang on budgetary tenterhooks, the Broome County Council of Churches has an answer already in place.
The Faith in Action (FIA) program is a network of caring people from local congregations, and about 300 community members gathered Friday morning to celebrate their generous spirit at the Binghamton Riverwalk Hotel.
Three volunteers were honored at the annual Lives of Commitment Awards Breakfast: Anthony Russo, Gloria Kranefuss and Sam A. Lupo Jr.
Russo, a junior at Newark Valley High School, has been a driving force in the FIA's Ramp It Up program, where young people build access ramps for those with disabilities.
Lupo, president of Sam A. Lupo & Sons, was honored for the scope of his community service.
Kranefuss, at age 84, has a long list of services she still enthusiastically renders. Too overwhelmed to address the audience directly, she read a poem she wrote about her activities and received appreciative chuckles in return: "I've delivered food to people/breakfast lunch and dinner/I try to keep the thin ones/from getting any thinner" and "I'll take you where you want/I don't mind one iota/Just call me up, I'll be right there/you'll hop in my Toyota." The shy, tiny, selfless woman received a standing ovation.
Keynote speaker, Rabbi Rachel Esserman, noted that because of a severe hearing disability, she too needs help sometimes, and hasn't yet encountered a stranger who refused to render it. "Life can be precarious," she said. "We may all need a helping hand" at some point.
More caregivers, fundraisers, mentors and other volunteers are always needed, as is material assistance to build more ramps for local people with disabilities. To learn more about the BC Council of Churches' Faith in Action program, log on broomecouncil.net or phone (607) 724-9130.
Monday, December 20, 2010
11 Binghamton-area groups receive Gannett Foundation grants
The Binghamton Philharmonic, the United Way of Broome County and Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network are among the 11 Binghamton-area groups that received Gannett Foundation grants this year.
The foundation gives grants to organizations in communities where Gannett Co. Inc. owns a daily newspaper or television station.
Binghamton-area groups received $28,700, while Elmira-area programs received $11,100 and Ithaca-area groups received $10,000.
Local grant recipients included:
* United Way of Broome County: $9,700 for its 2010 campaign
* Binghamton Philharmonic: $2,000 in support of coaching sessions with members of the Binghamton Youth Symphony
* Boys & Girls Club of Western Broome: $2,000 in support of the Triple Play health and wellness program
* Broome County Gang Prevention: $2,000 toward after-school programming at the Tabernacle Youth Center
* Broome County Council of Churches: $2,000 in support of the Youth Initiative Wheel Chair Ramp program
* Catholic Charities of Chenango: $2,000 in support of their Roots & Wings food security pilot program
* Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Tioga County: $1,000 in support of the Incredible Years Parents and Toddler Series
* Kopernik Observatory & Science Center: $2,000 in support of their pilot program to introduce economically disadvantaged preschoolers in Broome County to age-appropriate experiential learning in the physical sciences
* Metro Interfaith Housing Management Corp.: $1,500 toward replacement of the roof at 94 Henry Apartments, located on New Street in Binghamton
* Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network: $3,000 to help provide food for the Parents as Leaders Family Resource Centers' Dinner Bell and Breakfast programs
* Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse: $1,500 toward the purchase of furnishings and equipment for a residential facility for homeless men located at 56-58 Whitney Ave. in Binghamton.
Nonprofits interested in applying for a Gannett Foundation grant can get guidelines and an application at www.gannettfoundation.org. Applications will be reviewed twice in 2011. Deadlines for applying are Feb. 15 and Aug. 16.
Contact Jan Lesko at (607) 798-1112 with questions. Grant applications should be sent to Sherman Bodner, president and publisher, Press & Sun-Bulletin, P.O. Box 1270, Binghamton, N.Y. 13902-1270.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Agencies working to help those most in need
If your biggest challenge of the holidays is fighting crowds at the mall, you've got it easy.
"Some parents say, 'Could you not bother giving my kids gifts? Just give me some extra food,'" said Kathy Pfaffenbach, supervisor of emergency services for Catholic Charities of Broome County.
That's how bad it is for some people out there.
Many local groups have stepped up to provide at least a bit of holiday cheer for those most strapped by tight economic circumstances.
.................Next time you're on Boscov's fourth floor, notice the little Christmas tree near the courtesy desk. It's the "Santa for Seniors" project, sponsored by the elderly-care agency called Home Instead and Broome County Council of Churches' Faith in Action program. Take a tag, buy the gift requested on it -- invariably humble ones, such as sugar-free chocolate or warm slippers -- then take the gift to that courtesy desk to be wrapped for free. Then leave it and the tag with the Boscov's staff for pickup and distribution by Home Instead, explained Rebecca A. Bradley, staff recruitment and retention coordinator for the agency. Call (607) 723-3600 for details.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Tweet (retweeted by Susanne) about FIA Bowling Tourney
LisaDiVirgilio Lisa DiVirgilio
Just checked out the "knock em down for ramp it up" at Sunset Lanes. Bowling for a good cause -to help build wheelchair ramps-check it out!
Knock 'Em Down Article and Video
'Knock 'Em Down For Ramp It Up' Bowling Fundraiser - 10/23/2010
It was all strikes at the 'Knock 'Em Down For Ramp It Up' bowling fundraiser at Sunset Lanes in Kirkwood Saturday.The event raised money to help build wheelchair ramps for community members who can't afford them.
Officials say that fundraisers like this do more than just give those in wheelchairs a safer way to get in and out of their homes. It also gets the community to spend time together while doing something positive.
"Even in this bowling tournament, just as in the people coming out and building the wheelchair ramps, the community spirit is huge. It means so much to the community to be able to get involved, to make a difference, to set somebody free in Broome County," Greg Jenkins, co-director of the event, said.
"It will be easier for them to get in and out of their houses, and it will just make their lives a lot easier," Derek Vladescu, a ramp recipient, said.
Officials say they hope to raise about $15,000 at the event, which would allow them to build one ramp.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Healthier Lifestyle Intern Posting
Julie Pitts •Reader Submitted • October 25, 2010, 11:15 am Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: October 25, 2010
Contact: Shannon Culler sculler@ruralhealthnetwork.org
Rural Health Network of SCNY: (607) 692-7669
AmeriCorps Increases Segal Education Award to
$5350 Local Openings
AmeriCorps has increased its full-time Segal Education Award to $5350 as a result of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. The Service America Act is an initiative to expand national service opportunities, and increase the size and impact of AmeriCorps programs. Members successfully completing a term of service earn the Segal Education Award to pay for existing college loans or future college expenses. During the 2009-2010 AmeriCorps year, 6400 AmeriCorps members in New York State provided service to their local communities through nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and faith-based organizations.
Looking to make an impact in your local community? Rural Health Service Corps, a local AmeriCorps program, is seeking candidates with energy, ambition, enthusiasm and the desire to make a difference in the community. Four full-time (1710 hours) AmeriCorps positions are available locally. These positions all provide a biweekly stipend referred to as a “living allowance”, college loan forbearance, health insurance and the Segal Education Award:
Rural Health Associate (Richford): This position starts in December 2010 with Northern Tioga Neighbors Network and Lourdes Northern Tioga Center for Family Health. The member will provide support for NTNN, a community volunteer organization, and the Lourdes Hospital primary care practice in Richford.
Local Fresh Foods Access Facilitator (Norwich): This position will begin October 2010 and involves learn-ing the CNY Bounty local fresh foods model and system thoroughly by assisting in procuring, packing and delivering local fresh foods to targeted audiences. Provide information often through public presentations, and assist on-going programs on local fresh foods to the elderly, handicapped and homebound, special needs and low income consumers in Chenango, Madison & Broome Counties.
Healthier Lifestyle Mentor Project Coordinator (Binghamton): Beginning December 2010, the RHSC member in this position will be responsible for learning all aspects of the Faith in Action Volunteers program, coordinating all facets of the Healthier Lifestyles Mentor project. Included will be recruitingand training volunteer mentors, matching mentors with clients, tracking progress of clients, refining project parameters, and marketing the Faith in Action Volunteers and the Healthier Lifestyle Mentor project in the community.
Patient and Family Services Program Associate (Johnson City): Position will begin December 2010 with the American Cancer Society. Assist the department in the delivery of survivor related programming throughout a 10 county area of the Southern Tier of New York. Specifically, this associate will work to address departmental objectives focused on increased access to transportation and other essential quality of life needs of the residents of the Southern Tier who experience a cancer diagnosis.
AmeriCorps members complete their service with an invaluable experience, access to professional networks, and enhanced workplace skills. For more information or to apply online, please visit our website: www.ruralhealthnetwork.org/americorps.
http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20101025/NEWS01/10250317/AmeriCorps-Increases-Segal-Education-Award-to--5350-Local-Openings
Friday, October 15, 2010
Knock 'Em Down for Ramp It Up
October 14, 2010, 10:53 am
The Broome County Council of Churches is holding the “Knock ‘Em Down for Ramp It Up” bowling tournament at noon Oct. 23 to raise money to build wheelchair ramps for the elderly and the infirm. The event will be held at Sunset Lanes in Kirkwood.
The tournament will include three games of bowling, shoe rental, food and beverages, gifts and prizes. The registration fee is $20 per person with four people on a team. The event runs until 4 p.m., with bowling starting at 12:30 p.m.
To register, call the Council of Churches at 724-9130 or visit www.broomecouncil.net.
— Jennifer Micale
http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20101014/NEWS01/101014019/Bowling+tourney+to+aid+ramp+program
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