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 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound, a donor-supported mentoring
organization with programs in King County, is looking for male
volunteers to be Big Brothers. Volunteers meet with a child in school or on the weekends to play games, do homework, see movies, visit a zoo or museum or just hang out. Children in our programs are kids who could
greatly benefit from additional adult guidance. Children are referred to the program for many reasons, and many children come from homes where quality adult attention is limited by single-parenthood or transitional housing, including foster care. Whatever the circumstances, these children need an adult in their lives who is caring, consistent, knows how to listen and can be a good role model. We especially need male volunteers for our many waiting boys. Research shows our programs are working: compared to their non-mentored peers, Little Brothers and Little Sisters are less likely to use violence to solve problems, become more trusting of their parent or guardian, resist substance abuse and improved school attendance. To inquire, please visit www.bbbsps.org or call 1-877-700-BIGS.
KaBoom is building a playground at the Boys & Girls Club across MLK, and they need volunteers for the build day. Free breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided. No experience necessary, just a willing spirit. Thursday, Aug. 12 from 8am to 2:30pm. Limited spots are available, so contact Amy at abresslour@positiveplace.org to reserve your space.
Soccer fun, food, prizes and Poster Contest! Everyone Welcome!
Date: Wednesday, July 28th at 3:30pm – 5:00pm in the Central Park
Hosted by: Boys and Girls Club, Neighborhood House, Refugee Women’s Alliance, Horn of Africa Services, Seattle Housing Authority, Nature Consortium, New Rainier Vista Groups.
There’s a meeting this Thursday, June 17, from 5:30-7:30 at 4520 MLK (Boys & Girls Club). This playground has been selected for KaBOOM participation and sponsorship - it’s crucial there’s a large turnout for this event!
Come bring your ideas for our new playground! Limited childcare will be provided; if you need it, please sign up with Tom at 206-436-1904.
The NRV Multicultural Committee is organizing a neighborhood-wide Clothing and Book Exchange for June 16th (a Wednesday). We ask that you review your household and see if there’s anything you had planned to give Goodwill, but would be willing to instead exchange with a neighbor.
Drop-off Details:
- Items can be dropped off at the Neighborhood House on weekdays between 11 am and 4 pm starting Tuesday, June 1st.
- We’ll wrap up the collection of items on Friday, June 11th.
- If you are unable to drop items off at the Neighborhood House please contact the Multicultural Committee and I’ll assist with collection.
***We’re accepting child, teen and adult items. All clothes and books should be in good shape. No socks, undergarments, clothing with unintentional rips or holes, or stained items.***
The NRV Multicultural Committee invites you to join in for the next Multicultural Potluck on Wednesday, June 16th from 6pm to 7:30pm at the Neighborhood House. Please bring a special dish to share with others (please label your dish).
There will also be a Clothes & Toys Exchange. If you have good quality items to donate, drop them off from 6/1 to 6/11 between 11:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday at Neighborhood House. These items will be made available for FREE the evening of the potluck. Anything left will be donated to charity.
Come out and get to know your neighbors from other cultures! For more information, please call Naomi Chang at 206-722-4010 ext. 2 or nchang@seattlehousing.org.
Come learn about summer youth programs, adult programs, community resources, and services, etc! Food, fun and raffles will all be part of the fun festivities! The event will be held on Wednesday, June 9th at 6pm to 8pm and will be held at the RV Boys and Girls Club. This event is for adults and youth!
The event is hosted by the following organizations:
Horn of Africa Services, Nature Consortium, NeighborCare Health, Neighborhood House, Rainier Valley Boys and Girls Club, Refugee Women’s Alliance (REWA), Seattle Housing Authority, Solid Ground/Lettuce Link, Sound Transit, Southeast Seattle Senior Center, Wellspring Family Services
Come out and help make our neighborhood look good. Mingle with your neighbors, too. This is a great way for students to earn their community service hours. And Free Coffee and Donuts!
Saturday 03/6/2010
10:00 A.M.
Central Park
Please bring gloves, other supplies will be provided. Everyone Welcome!
Are you a retired teacher? Are you currently pursuing a degree in education and would like to increase your teaching experience in a culturally diverse setting? Are you a previous camp counselor or someone who has worked with elementary-school students and knows how to effectively work with them? An hour a week could do wonders for our local students and their academic success.
Neighborhood House has an immediate need for reliable, patient volunteer after-school tutors at Aki Kurose Middle School (3928 South Graham Street). You’ll be working with middle-school students helping them finish their homework as well as improve their academic skills. Orientation and training will be provided.
We’re looking for people who are available from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. once a week for at least three months.
If you (or anyone you know) are interested in becoming an after-school tutor, please e-mail RominaR@nhwa.org for more information on how to get started as an after-school tutor.
Have your kids out grown their old bike(s)? Bikeworks is having their 14th Annual BikeSwap on May 8, from 10am to noon. Trade in your outgrown kid’s bike (no adult bikes) and upgrade for little to no cost. Come at noon if you don’t have a bike to trade.
More information is <a href=”http://bikeworks.org/events.php”>here</a>.
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