"Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, most underrated agent of human change," Bob Kerry
Bi-Monthly News & Updates
IN THIS ISSUE:
Time Change
Operation Hope Holiday Wish List
Urban Impact Tutoring
Community Service Corner
Vote Reminder
AmazonSmile
TIME CHANGE
Daylight Saving Time ended at 1:00 am TODAY - Sunday, November 1st.
Make sure you're on time and your clocks are set back one hour!
OPERATION HOPE HOLIDAY WISH LIST
Over the past several years, B3 has supported Operation Hopein Fairfieldand the Adopt A Family program with our teams.
While 2020 has been a year like no other, Operation Hope is still committed to serving families with much needed and appreciated holiday gifts while adhering to health and safety guidelines.
Donations will be limited to Gift Cards only ($20 or $25 denominations recommended)
If you would like to participate in Hope for the Holidays, please send or drop off your Gift Card donation by December 1st to:
Michelle Moore
Builders Beyond Borders
422 Ruane Street
Fairfield, CT 06824
Michelle Moore (Mejuntos Advisor and Advisory Board member) organizes the wish list project for B3 every year and has graciously volunteered to drop off the B3 gift card donations to Operation Hope. You can email Michelle at skay21@optonline.net with any questions regarding dropping off your gift card.
Thank you for helping to Build a Better World and making the holiday season brighter!
URBAN IMPACT TUTORING
Are you ready to make a difference?
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:
Check out the following volunteer opportunities available in our local community.
While 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.
Check out vote.orgto answer any questions about where and how to vote.
AMAZON SMILE
You can help increase AmazonSmile donations to Builders Beyond Borders (at no extra cost to you) by CLICKING HERE to shop at smile.amazonand choosing Builders Beyond Bordersor turn AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app.
