Author: Blythe

When Pitney Bowes Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy teamed up with The Volunteer Center of United Way of Western Connecticut for the Summer Reading Partners Program Anabelle Uy (MG ’15) was there. The program is designed to help close the academic achievement gap by helping students maintain or grow their literacy skills and avoid the “summer slide.” For four consecutive Mondays, Anabelle read to kids for an hour at the Yerwood Center in Stamford, CT.  Anabelle was paired with an 8 year old girl who within the first five minutes of meeting announced she had a secret to tell. Her secret was that she “doesn’t really know how to read” because “it’s too hard.” The newly formed reading team decided that the best method would be for her to try to read and sound out the words, and when she needed help Anabelle would assist her. Anabelle learned an equally transformative lesson: “that you can provide service and make a difference, no matter how short the time. It was very rewarding to see someone who was self-conscious about reading, grow and gain a little confidence.” Oh, and they got to eat ice cream too!

Are you eager to become involved in civic engagement programs but don’t have transportation? Here’s an excellent opportunity just down the hill at 910 Madison Street.

Temple Concord has the most utilized food pantry in Onondaga County- serving an average of 140 families each week providing three days worth of packaged, canned, fresh and frozen food.

They need help on Fridays from 8:30am to 1pm. A typical food delivery is about 2500 pounds! So they really need people to help unload and put the food away.

Help bring food to those who need it.

 

 

 

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is holding its annual Zoo Boo on October 19, 20, 26 and 27 and they are looking for volunteers.  The event is targeted for children 2-10 years old and is a major fundraiser for the zoo.  Your job might include handing out trick or treat items, playing games, dancing or dressing up as a costumed character (a frog, elephant or penguin just to name a few possibilities!) for the children.

If you would like to participate–and who wouldn’t–go to the online sign up:  http://vols.pt/wfh4bg

The Shaw Center is setting up a bus schedule for Saturday, October 19^th so contact them to request transportation for that day.  Depending on the numbers requesting for Sat. the 26^th, they might be able to assist with a bus that day as well. Use the online form to sign up and then contact the Shaw Center to arrange transportation: Shaw Center <shawcenter@syr.edu>

The work of two Honors students will be part of “FULL,” an exhibition of work by undergraduate sculpture students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) Department of Art. The exhibit will run Oct. 9-Nov. 3 at XL Projects, 307–313 S. Clinton St., Syracuse. The show is free and open to the public. A reception will be held on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6-8 p.m. Regular gallery hours are Wednesday-Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

Check it out and be sure to look for Allison Kirsch and Claire Pedulla at the opening.