February 15, 2021 - February 28, 2021

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Build a Better World
"It is less about becoming a better person, and more about being better as a person." J. R. Rim
Photo Credit: Michelle Moore, Mejuntos Team, Costa Rica, 2020
Bi-Monthly News & Updates
IN THIS ISSUE:   
  • Costa Rica Coin
  • B3 LogoWear Store
  • Community Service Corner
  • AmazonSmile
COSTA RICA COIN
Don't miss out on your chance to get your coin today!

Over the years, B3 has celebrated the end of each year with a big Despedida party and giving B3 students and advisors a coin from that year’s global destination as a memento of the year. Each coin is drilled and ready for a key ring or chain.

While we were unable to hold the Despedida this year, we do have coins from Costa Rica for everyone. So whether you were part of the February teams who traveled or you were on a March or April team who were there in spirit, we’d like to get your coin to you.

How to get your coin? Just click on the following link to let us know that you’d like the coin and we will pop it (and key ring if you need one) in the mail to you. Click here to receive your Costa Rica Coin.
B3 LOGOWEAR STORE
Take advantage of sale prices & show your B3 pride!
Customize a Water Bottle, Sweatshirt, Hooded T-Shirt, or T-Shier with your choice of B3 logo. (20% off selected styles)

Click Here to shop the Builders Beyond Borders online logo store.
Stainless Steel
Water Bottle
Hooded Sweatshirt
(Men's)
Hooded L/S Tee
(Men's & Ladies)
Crew Neck Tee
(Men's)
V-Neck Tee
(Ladies)
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.
DONATE TO A VIRTUAL DRIVE
Filling in the Blanks is holding a virtual canned food drive in honor of

Filling in the blanks fights childhood hunger by providing children in need with meals on weekends.
Serving 60 schools throughout Fairfield and Westchester Counties, Filling in the Blanks has delivered over ONE MILLION-weekend meals to children in low-income households..
Click here to donate and support the virtual food drive.
VOLUNTEER TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT
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.
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.
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:
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)
(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.

It's easy to support B3...

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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