B3Bulletin

January 15, 2021 - January 31, 2021

B3Bulletin

Build a Better World

"The goal is not to sail the boat, but rather to help the boat sail itself." John Rousmaniere

Photo Credit: Colleen Claflin, Odyssey Team, Costa Rica, 2020

Bi-Monthly News & Updates

IN THIS ISSUE:

Thank you for your support
B3 "Pause" Update
Community Service Corner
B3 Logowear Store
AmazonSmile

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

We could not have gotten through 2020 without you!

We are so grateful for your support and are looking forward to

Building a Better World together in 2021!

B3 "PAUSE' UPDATE

With safety as our biggest priority, the B3 program will continue to be on “pause” until at least early March.

While we remain hopeful that we will be able to work on an international project in the summer, we are awaiting further information about vaccinations and the various strains of COVID-19 that could affect our summer 2021 plans

We believe that we will be able to resume our traditional program in the 2021-2022 school year with enrollment opening late spring 2021.We hope to announce the Destination for all 2022 teams sometime in March.

Again, as safety as a guiding principle, we are unable to offer local B3-sponsored Community Service projects at this time. We will continue to keep our volunteers notified of service opportunities with local organizations and track hours for those interested in working towards the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

Stay tuned for future updates and announcements as we work to Build a Better World!

COMMUNITY SERVICE CORNER

Local Opportunites 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.

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.

SUPPORT A FOOD DRIVE

Mercy Learning Cente r 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)

SUPPORT A LOCAL SHELTER

The Open Door Shelter in Norwalk is in desperate need of blankets and towels. If you’d like to donate, items can be dropped off at The Laundry Basket of Norwalk at 15 Cross Street (in the Goodwill Plaza). Just mark the bag ODS or let the attendant know that it's for the shelter.

VOLUNTEER TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT

Norwalk River Watershed Association

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.

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:

Chris@UrbanimpactCT.org

B3 LOGOWEAR STORE

Show your B3 pride!

Customize a T-Shirt, Hooded T-Shirt, Sweatshirt or Water Bottle with your choice of B3 logo. Take advantage of sale prices with 20% off selected styles.

Click Here to shop the Builders Beyond Borders online logo store.