March 15, 2021 - March 31, 2021

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Build a Better World
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." Thomas Edison
Photo Credit: Tony Riggio, Rock-It!Team, Guatemala, 2019
Bi-Monthly News & Updates
IN THIS ISSUE:   
  • In Memory
  • Community Service Corner
  • B3 LogoWear Store
  • AmazonSmile
IN MEMORY
Jeri Skinner
John Skinner
It is with saddened hearts that we inform our B3 family and community of the passing of Jeri Skinner last weekend.

She and her husband John, who passed in 2017, founded Builders Beyond Borders in 1992 (called Kingdom Builders originally) and created the solid foundation that allowed our program to grow, flourish and become what it is today.

Jeri and John retired from B3 in 2007 leaving a legacy for generations to come.

Both are remembered fondly for their spirit, love and generosity. Their commitment to the program ensured that countless families and students, both here and abroad, benefited from the basic principle that together we can do great things.
And that credo lives on today as B3 continues to work locally and globally to
Build a Better World.
COMMUNITY SERVICE CORNER

Shining a light on local opportunities to
Build a Better World

Check out the following volunteer opportunities available in our local community.
B3 sponsored community service projects are not offered at this time - please contact the community organization directly to volunteer.

Send a photo of yourself at the community service activity you volunteer for along with the number of hours that you worked to b3news@buildersbeyondborders.org and your volunteer hours will count toward the 2021 President's Volunteer Service Award.
SUPPORT A FOOD DRIVE
Mercy Learning Center in Bridgeport is holding an ongoing food drive to support the women and families they serve.
Mercy Learning Center provides basic literacy and life-skills training to low-income women. All women are welcome without regard for race, religion, color, creed, sexual orientation or national origin.
The rear parking lot at Mercy Learning Center (637 Park Ave. Bridgeport) is open every Friday from 10 am to 12 pm for deliveries.  Please pull into the rear parking lot and look for the two MLC employees (they will be outside waiting during the delivery period). 
Everyone who is dropping off must wear a mask and practice social distancing.  
Helpful Items include:
Rice and Dried Beans, Cereal, Cooking Oil, Evaporated Milk, Corn Starch, Flour,
Canned Meats, Canned Vegetables, Canned fruits, Tomato sauce, Pasta. Pasta Sauce, Canned Soups, Toiletries (deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo), Baby wipes, Size 6 Diapers, Gift Cards (Stop & Shop and Walgreens)
HELP OUT AT A FOOD BANK
The Connecticut Food Bank is committed to providing nutritious food to people in need. 
The food bank operates a Mobile Food Pantry providing Drive-Thru Food Distributions every Wednesday from 9:00AM-Noon at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk. 
Click here for more information and to register for a shift..
DONATE BLOOD
Your donation can save lives.
General guidelines for donating blood:
Be in good general health 
Be at least 17 years old
Weigh at least 110 pounds.
Have not donated blood in the last 56 days
Click here for more information and to find a blood drive.
Christ & Holy Trinity Church in Westport will be holding the next Blood Drive on 4/16.
TUTOR A STUDENT

Urban Impact in Bridgeport is offering high school students the opportunity to "virtually" tutor students that live in Bridgeport's PT Barnum public housing complex.
Tutoring days are offered on
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 3:30 - 7:00pm.
For more information about the tutoring program and to sign-up as a tutor please contact Chris Myers:
SAVE THE PLANET
Outdoor, Socially Distanced Volunteer Projects
Norwalk - Restoring the Gardens & Riverbank at Oyster Shell Park
Ridgefield - McKeon Farm Meadow Restoration
Dates/Times: Wednesdays & Saturdays 9:30-11:30AM
Click Here to register for Oyster Shell Park in Norwalk
Find Out More & Register for McKeon Farm Meadow in Ridgefield.
B3 LOGOWEAR STORE
Click Here to shop the Builders Beyond Borders online logo store.
Other styles/colors/logos available.
(Click on the more colors link to see all color choices for each style)
AMAZON SMILE
Shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate a percentage of every purchase to B3 without any any extra fees or charges to you.

CLICK HERE to shop at smile.amazon and choose Builders Beyond Borders or turn AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app.
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