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DONATION DRIVE

You can drop off donations TODAY & TOMORROW to the B3 office Wednesday, 8/26 from 10:00am - 3:00pm Thursday, 8/27 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm Please include your name with your donation. We will deliver donations to Mercy Learning Center next Friday. As the impact of the pandemic continues, there are more people in need than ever before, especially mothers with young children. In effort to support our neighbors, B3 will be conducting a Food and School Supply Drive for Mercy Learning Center in Bridgeport. Mercy Learning Center is a non-profit organization providing low-income women with basic literacy and life skills training. Many of the women are mothers, supporting families. Food items needed: Bags of rice and dried beans Cereal Cooking oil Evaporated milk Corn starch, flour Canned meats, canned vegetables, canned fruits, canned soups Tomato sauce Pasta, Pasta sauce Toiletries Diapers (size 6) Wipes If you can't shop - Stop & Shop and Walgreens gift cards are always welcome School Supplies needed: Single subject notebooks Two-pocket folders Black dry-erase markers (thick and thin) Whiteboard erasers Elmer's glue stick Thank you for your support and for helping to Build a Better World!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY The Westport Library is looking for volunteers to help with the Westport Library 2020 Labor Day Weekend Book Sale especially for the take down shift on Sunday, September 6th from 3:00pm – 5:00pm. To sign-up click on the link to volunteer directly with the Westport Library.* (Scroll down to Sunday, September 6th and go to the last option for the take down shift) WESTPORT LIBRARY VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP LINK The library will be adhering to the following "Pandemic Rules" to provide a safe environment for volunteers, shoppers, and employees.  1. Everyone must wear a mask. 2. Everyone is being asked to social distance. 3. Hand sanitizer is encouraged, and will be available throughout the library. 4. Tally-ers and Cashiers will be stationed behind plexi shields/barriers 5. Attendees will be limited. *This is not a B3 activity - all volunteers will be volunteering directly with the Westport Library. Volunteer hours will be eligible for the 2021 President’s Volunteer Service award.

WHERE IN THE WORLD?

Where did B3 Build a Better World? Can you tell Where in the World and  What Year these pix were taken. Check out the clues and see if you remember or can guess where B3 was??? Send your answers to: b3news@buildersbeyondborders.org

1.From the “Kingdom Builders” era of B3, we had just one team annually and definitely didn’t have worksite shirts! We traveled “locally” this particular year to Dungannon, where B3 volunteers provided home repairs for the elderly and indigent in this rural community. Projects were varied, including a new roof for an elderly couple raising their grandchildren, and an outhouse for a family with no indoor plumbing. Can you name the year and WHERE B3 traveled? BONUS: Name the advisor(s) in the photo.

2.This trip marked our first year as “Builders Beyond Borders,” and the first time we had teams traveling in February AND April. We lived and worked in the community of Coronel, constructing a two-story school with classrooms and a library. The school would provide students with the tools to earn a living in a barrio where unemployment was rampant in light of the local coal mine closing around the time of our sojourn to this South American country. Can you name the year and country?

3.During B3’s first international trip, we worked with the local community to create a “central park” consisting of a regulation-size basketball court, volleyball court, and paths connecting all sides to a large central gazebo, to be used as a gathering place for the community. In the front row, you’ll spot two long-time B3 volunteers- including a current February Advisor and Team Lead! Can you name the year and country? BONUS: Can you spot/name current B3 volunteers featured in this pic?

Answers to last weeks Where in the World? Thank you to all that sent in answers!

Nicaragua, 2012 BAMigos Team

DR, 2014 Estrellón Team

Guyana, 2013 Esperanza Team

B3 BUZZYWORK Keep buzzy this week and take the Westport Library Reading Challenge! (click on the photo for challenge instructions)

CELEBRATE NATIONAL DOG DAY

Photo taken in Dominican Republic, 2009

Founded in 2004, National Dog Day celebrates all breeds and honors family dogs and dogs that work selflessly to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort.

PET CLINIC NEXT WEEK

Helping to spread the word for a local community service partner...  While we're all worried about staying healthy, don't forget about your pets!

The B3 Promise To stand against discrimination, violence and prejudice To listen and learn To be honest, empathetic and compassionate To continue to take every opportunity to make our communities a better place to Build a Better World

BUILD A BETTER WORLD