B3Bulletin

February 1, 2021 - February 14, 2021

B3Bulletin

Build a Better World

"For there is always light, If only we're brave enough to see it, If only we're brave enough to be it." Amanda Gorman

Photo Credit: Tony Riggio, Rock-It! Team, Guatemala, 2019

Bi-Monthly News & Updates

IN THIS ISSUE:

Community Service Corner
Minted Fundraiser
B3 Logowear Store
AmazonSmile

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 DRIVE

Support a Toiletry Drive for Norwalk Mutual Aid

(Neighbors helping Neighbors)

Norwalk Mutual Aid is a collective of community members: friends, neighbors, and allies working together to help each other and lift up community members who have been overlooked.

Donations will be used to stock the next "Free Store" Pop-Up in February.

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.

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:

Chris@UrbanimpactCT.org

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)

MINTED FUNDRAISER

Enjoy 20% OFF Minted cards & gifts when you use promo code FUNDRAISEBUILDERS at checkout, and 15% of each order will be donated back to B3.

Send love with Minted's bags & pouches, custom heart-shaped puzzles, and classroom valentines, all while giving back to B3.

B3 LOGOWEAR STORE

Show your B3 pride!

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

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