We Can Share - Engaging children and teens in giving and making a difference in their local communities. http://wecanshare.org We Can Share is a not-for-profit organization based in Central Virginia whose goal is to engage children and teens in giving, creating a passionate movement for change in the local area. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:50:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Delivery to the Salvation Army http://wecanshare.org/2009/12/23/delivery-to-the-salvation-army/ http://wecanshare.org/2009/12/23/delivery-to-the-salvation-army/#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:50:30 +0000 Tyler http://wecanshare.org/?p=96 On Tuesday, December 22, I delivered the first round of collections to the Salvation Army’s Holiday Center at what used to be Dillard’s at Chesterfield Town Center.  It was a great feeling but also a sad feeling.  There is so much that needs to be done and so much more that can be done.

We’re just getting started, friends. Let’s make some noise.

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My living room is filled with warmth. We’re counting the items and will report our results after we have completed all collections.

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Started by Mark Johnson whose vision is to connect the world through music by providing resources (including, but not limited to facilities, supplies, and educational programs) to musicians and their communities around the world.  In the video I saw Mark said, “We can do more together than we can ever do apart.”  I agree!

Get ready to be inspired by these videos.

Mark explains how it started:

It started:

So you can see from these videos that there are people everywhere doing amazing things.  This is part of the change we need to see.  So do something amazing.  Change starts with you.

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Madelyne is a 2nd grader at Gordon Elementary School who was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in July. After numerous rounds of chemotherapy, she is now at MCV fighting H1N1 and pneumonia.

Donations will be accepted and money from each ticket will be donated to the family. Bracelets and t-shirts will also be for sale during the event with proceeds benefitting the family.

Madelyne and her family have been through a lot this year and could really use our help. Brick House Diner is a great place to eat and the owners are the best. They support the community and they are doing a wonderful thing by sponsoring this breakfast. Please come out this weekend and next to give back.

Share your heart with Madelyne and her family.

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The voucher below can be presented at ANY Barnes & Noble location within the United States between December 9, 2009 and December 12, 2009. Barnes & Noble will donate up to 20% of your purchase to the Junior League of Richmond to help improve literacy and develop a love of reading through their Junior Book & Author program. The voucher can be applied to all applicable Barnes & Noble products, including books, games, dvds/cds, and café purchases. Proceeds from this event will allow the Junior League of Richmond to donate books, facilitate area book clubs, and sponsor school presentations by a nationally acclaimed children’s author for Richmond area middle school students.

Barnes and Noble Voucher: http://www.wecanshare.org/docs/JLR_Book_Fair_120909.pdf

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I was lucky enough to meet Mrs. Salgado and her husband Jorge at TweetsGiving last night.  Mrs. Salgado believes that random acts of kindness can change the world. I think that’s pretty cool because I believe that small things done by many can make a difference in the world.

There was a table stacked with colorful cards and small brown envelopes.  We were asked to write down why we were grateful.  After writing why I was grateful I put the card in the small brown envelope and now I have to find somewhere to leave my card so someone else can find it.  Mrs. Salgado hopes that whoever finds these little cards will also think about why they are grateful.

It’s a small thing that doesn’t take a lot of time or money.  But imagine what these random acts of thankfulness may do for those who find the cards!

Do you want to know why am I grateful? What makes me thankful? I am thankful for my family.  I am also thankful for all the soldiers who serve our country and fight and sometimes die for freedom and I am thankful for their families.  My mom says we should thank soldiers when we see them.  So the next time you see a man or woman in a military uniform please thank them for their service to our country. Like my mom says even if you don’t support the war support our soldiers.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and share random thankfulness. It’s contagious.

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This year the fundraising is being done in a more traditional way.  On November 24, 2009 people passionate about impacting the lives of others will be gathering at Plaza Bowl in Richmond for a little gratitude Southern style.  You can find out more about about TweetsGiving RVA by visiting the Epic Change website.

We will be there supporting this worthy cause.  You should too.

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]]> http://wecanshare.org/2009/11/20/friends-of-we-can-share/feed/ 1 Share the Warmth http://wecanshare.org/2009/11/02/share-the-warmth/ http://wecanshare.org/2009/11/02/share-the-warmth/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:20:33 +0000 Admin http://wecanshare.org/?p=41 Our 2009 Share the Warmth campaign will begin on December 1, 2009 and will end on December 20, 2009. Our goal is simple: Collect as many gently used or new blankets, winter caps and gloves as possible for distribution to those in need in the Richmond, Virginia area.

We are seeking partners willing to allow posters and bins to be displayed for collection of these items. Representatives of We Can Share will pick up, launder and distribute all items.

If you are interested in supporting We Can Share, please click Contact Us to send us a message.

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