The document discusses reaching out to neighbors, especially the elderly, who may be experiencing isolation or lack of resources during the winter months. It encourages visiting neighbors, offering transportation, and inviting them to community programs. It also notes the large number of charitable organizations in the area that help meet community needs and thanks residents for their generosity.
The document discusses upcoming tax deadlines and opportunities for tax assistance through programs like MyFreeTaxes. It introduces Girls on the Run as a new United Way partner agency and describes the program. It also announces upcoming Community Service Days and the annual United Way meeting. Biggby coffee shop is highlighted for fundraising efforts that benefited local non-profits like CASA and the United Way. Upcoming agency events are listed.
The GolfStar Classic on St. Patrick's Day raised money for Volunteers of America's adoption program through a golf tournament, food, auction, and raffle. Presenting sponsor Jay Trusheim donated $15,000 to kick off the fundraising. Additional sponsors included Mercedes-Benz of New Orleans, Retif Oil & Fuel, and others. The funds will help Volunteers of America unite children with adoptive families.
1) The Laugh at Cancer Organization aims to help families affected by cancer and restore hope through various support programs and initiatives.
2) It provides both online and offline support communities, and encourages people to become "Wings of Hope" by volunteering and participating in projects that provide support to cancer patients and their families.
3) The organization runs various fundraising projects to help cancer patients, including a greeting card project, bracelet sales, and a treatment organizer.
The Marriage Resource Center in Dearborn, Michigan will host the 1st Annual Walk for Marriage and Family on July 31st along the Detroit RiverWalk. The goal is to raise funds to provide programs that help singles choose healthier partners, assist couples in crisis, and give tools to enrich marriages. Interested participants can register for the 5-mile walk, volunteer, sponsor or donate to support healthy relationships and families in southeast Michigan.
Simply give your old video games, consoles, and other gaming peripherals, such as controllers, to Elderly Pets for Humanity. We are making a difference in the lives of elderly pets. Donate video games and systems to a good cause. Simply place your stuff in a box and ship them to us.
This document is a newsletter from the Women in Business (WIB) organization in Cache Valley. It thanks donors and volunteers for a successful scholarship auction that raised over $2,000 for scholarships. It highlights an upcoming luncheon speaker on the Affordable Care Act and encourages members to continue inviting guests. It also features a WIB member, provides information on disaster restoration services from a sponsor, and includes a template letter to thank auction donors.
The Pinehurst Club NEWSLETTER June 2015Evan Russell
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The Pinehurst Club breakfast raised over $1 million for Sleeping Children Around the World's Legacy Fund, surpassing their goal. At the May 6th breakfast, they presented a check for $1,000,000 to SCAW representatives. The newsletter thanked all attendees, sponsors, and donors who helped make the event a success in raising funds to provide bedkits for children in need around the world.
The document provides an annual report and update from Benevolence Farm, an organization that provides housing, employment, and support services to women leaving prison. Some key points:
- In 2014, Benevolence Farm acquired 11 acres of land, a 3 bedroom house, and built a pole barn with support from donors and volunteers.
- The farm now has the infrastructure to support its mission of providing transitional housing and job training through farming to women exiting the criminal justice system.
- The report highlights accomplishments in 2014 including partnerships and hiring of staff, and thanks donors who made acquisitions and construction possible. It requests continued community support to fully implement programming.
The document discusses social events held by the Rotary club to help members network and build relationships. It notes that two social events were recently held - one at Taubman and one at Big Lick Brewing - which had good turnouts. The president believes more social events will lead to greater collaboration and fundraising for the community as members get to know each other better outside of meetings. He looks forward to the club focusing more on this aspect of networking and relationship building in 2015.
HOW TO GET PEOPLE FROM INTENTION TO DONATIONIsha choudhary
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This document discusses different ways to promote donations from individuals and organizations. It outlines various donation opportunities including organ donation, blood donation, donations for disasters or children's causes. It then discusses reasons to donate and barriers to donating. Finally, it provides strategies for encouraging continued support through targeting high-value donors, making donations low-friction, and using social media to emotionally connect with donors.
Andrew Paul, a junior at Peters Township High School, organized a district-wide shoe drive to collect gently used shoes for "Roberto's Kids," a charity that helps impoverished children in Latin America. Paul has already collected over 3,000 shoes for children in the Dominican Republic. The article commends Paul for his charitable work in making a positive difference in the lives of underprivileged children through his shoe drive.
Global Eyes Magazine (GEM) October 2013 printBeatrice Watson
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Global Eyes Magazine, the news and information channel focussing on the Black and Caribbean communities Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Check it out. There is something for you too.
Fundraising in a Recession with Social mediaMarc A. Pitman
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The version of Fundraising in a Recession seminar I gave at the Blaine House Conference on October 13, 2009. It includes ideas for fundraising in a recession and some introduction to social media for nonprofits.
Rita Ray Charles, singer and daughter of Ray Charles, performed at a Black History Month gospel concert in Winnipeg. Her performance enthralled the sold-out crowd. In her performance, she shared her difficult past involving drugs, jail time, and losing custody of her children. However, through faith in God, she was able to overcome these difficulties. Her story demonstrated the power of the human spirit to overcome challenges and gave hope to others facing difficulties. Abu, an East African newcomer to Canada, avoids getting involved with cultural organizations due to politics interfering with their intended cultural purpose. He believes politics can create conflicts and divisions in communities.
The document discusses volunteering opportunities at MPTF to help industry members in need. MPTF volunteers provide companionship and assistance to seniors through activities like friendly visits, phone calls, shopping, computer tutoring, and more. Volunteers feel rewarded helping continue MPTF's 90-year tradition of giving back and supporting those facing hardship. Testimonials from volunteers highlight how their efforts have improved seniors' lives by helping them stay active and engaged in the community.
Humans of Giving shares stories from real brand funded philanthropists who have made a difference. By gifting the experience of philanthropy, you are creating heroes.
The Portage Resale Shop is a nonprofit organization in Portage, Indiana that accepts donations of items, sells them, and donates the proceeds to local charities that help feed the hungry, clothe the needy, and support those in need. Over the past 10 years, they have donated over $260,000 to organizations through the funds raised from their retail store, eBay store, Amazon sales, and item donations. They rely heavily on volunteers to sort donations, price items, merchandise the store, and help customers.
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries responds directly to natural disasters like tornadoes. Donations marked "tornado" will go to help those affected. The local church is holding a kids ministry on Wednesdays and needs volunteers for a community outreach booth from June 12-15 where bottled water donations are also needed. They are also collecting donations for a teen yard sale and seeking volunteers to serve the children as they learn to serve others themselves.
This document contains 30 social media posts for Catholic Charities promoting their programs and services, volunteering opportunities, donation requests, and success stories. It highlights their thrift store, food pantry, volunteer needs, and the 70,000 people they served in 2015. It also provides links to their website and social media platforms for people to learn more and get involved.
LIFT is a social support program run by Dignity Memorial that helps widows and widowers cope with loss through providing a sense of community and purpose. Participants are invited to attend the next LIFT event at the LSU Hilltop Arboretum on August 22nd from 10am to 12pm for volunteering, sandwiches, fruit, chips, drinks, and desserts. The event is sponsored by Greenoaks Funeral Home and requires an RSVP by August 21st to Gretchen Varnell.
Second Base Youth Shelter is a 24/7 drop-in center and shelter that has served homeless youth ages 16-21 for 19 years. It provides counseling, job training, food, clothing, and housing support. The shelter aims to help at-risk youth reach their full potential and integrate into society. It is funded by various sponsors and organizations and includes an on-site classroom to help youth continue their education.
Redeemed Ministries Austin creates gift bags filled with items like journals, candy, lotions and bibles to give to victims of sex trafficking. Their goal is to build relationships with these women working in brothels and clubs by visiting bi-monthly and delivering the gifts. The gifts are meant to show the women they are loved and cared for. Over time, the ministry hopes to earn the women's trust so they will leave the industry and accept help from law enforcement to find rehabilitation.
This document summarizes a request for donations to support the Lotus House shelter and Foundation. It provides details on accepting both monetary and in-kind donations, including how to make monetary donations online or via check. It also lists honorary board directors and needed items for women and children at the shelter, including clothing, household items, furniture, and a mini-van. The document promotes supporting the organization's mission to empower homeless, poor, and disadvantaged women and children.
The document discusses the author's involvement as an active member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. As part of the sorority, she has gained opportunities for friendship, leadership, learning and service. The sorority's main philanthropy is raising awareness about domestic violence and supporting organizations that help women in abusive situations. Specifically, the sorority has partnered with Between Friends, a nonprofit in their community that helps victims of domestic violence. Each year, the sorority hosts fundraising events for their philanthropy cause. The author has been involved in organizing these events and holds a leadership position as the social chair of the sorority.
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This document provides advice for potential investors in movie production. It emphasizes that investing in movies carries significant risk and should only be done with money one can afford to lose. It recommends investors educate themselves on the movie business, find filmmakers with good story ideas and passion for their projects, and ensure proper accounting and oversight of funds. Overall, the document frames movie production as a business that requires understanding risks and having appropriate funds to see projects through to completion and distribution.
The document provides an annual report and update from Benevolence Farm, an organization that provides housing, employment, and support services to women leaving prison. Some key points:
- In 2014, Benevolence Farm acquired 11 acres of land, a 3 bedroom house, and built a pole barn with support from donors and volunteers.
- The farm now has the infrastructure to support its mission of providing transitional housing and job training through farming to women exiting the criminal justice system.
- The report highlights accomplishments in 2014 including partnerships and hiring of staff, and thanks donors who made acquisitions and construction possible. It requests continued community support to fully implement programming.
The document discusses social events held by the Rotary club to help members network and build relationships. It notes that two social events were recently held - one at Taubman and one at Big Lick Brewing - which had good turnouts. The president believes more social events will lead to greater collaboration and fundraising for the community as members get to know each other better outside of meetings. He looks forward to the club focusing more on this aspect of networking and relationship building in 2015.
HOW TO GET PEOPLE FROM INTENTION TO DONATIONIsha choudhary
油
This document discusses different ways to promote donations from individuals and organizations. It outlines various donation opportunities including organ donation, blood donation, donations for disasters or children's causes. It then discusses reasons to donate and barriers to donating. Finally, it provides strategies for encouraging continued support through targeting high-value donors, making donations low-friction, and using social media to emotionally connect with donors.
Andrew Paul, a junior at Peters Township High School, organized a district-wide shoe drive to collect gently used shoes for "Roberto's Kids," a charity that helps impoverished children in Latin America. Paul has already collected over 3,000 shoes for children in the Dominican Republic. The article commends Paul for his charitable work in making a positive difference in the lives of underprivileged children through his shoe drive.
Global Eyes Magazine (GEM) October 2013 printBeatrice Watson
油
Global Eyes Magazine, the news and information channel focussing on the Black and Caribbean communities Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Check it out. There is something for you too.
Fundraising in a Recession with Social mediaMarc A. Pitman
油
The version of Fundraising in a Recession seminar I gave at the Blaine House Conference on October 13, 2009. It includes ideas for fundraising in a recession and some introduction to social media for nonprofits.
Rita Ray Charles, singer and daughter of Ray Charles, performed at a Black History Month gospel concert in Winnipeg. Her performance enthralled the sold-out crowd. In her performance, she shared her difficult past involving drugs, jail time, and losing custody of her children. However, through faith in God, she was able to overcome these difficulties. Her story demonstrated the power of the human spirit to overcome challenges and gave hope to others facing difficulties. Abu, an East African newcomer to Canada, avoids getting involved with cultural organizations due to politics interfering with their intended cultural purpose. He believes politics can create conflicts and divisions in communities.
The document discusses volunteering opportunities at MPTF to help industry members in need. MPTF volunteers provide companionship and assistance to seniors through activities like friendly visits, phone calls, shopping, computer tutoring, and more. Volunteers feel rewarded helping continue MPTF's 90-year tradition of giving back and supporting those facing hardship. Testimonials from volunteers highlight how their efforts have improved seniors' lives by helping them stay active and engaged in the community.
Humans of Giving shares stories from real brand funded philanthropists who have made a difference. By gifting the experience of philanthropy, you are creating heroes.
The Portage Resale Shop is a nonprofit organization in Portage, Indiana that accepts donations of items, sells them, and donates the proceeds to local charities that help feed the hungry, clothe the needy, and support those in need. Over the past 10 years, they have donated over $260,000 to organizations through the funds raised from their retail store, eBay store, Amazon sales, and item donations. They rely heavily on volunteers to sort donations, price items, merchandise the store, and help customers.
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries responds directly to natural disasters like tornadoes. Donations marked "tornado" will go to help those affected. The local church is holding a kids ministry on Wednesdays and needs volunteers for a community outreach booth from June 12-15 where bottled water donations are also needed. They are also collecting donations for a teen yard sale and seeking volunteers to serve the children as they learn to serve others themselves.
This document contains 30 social media posts for Catholic Charities promoting their programs and services, volunteering opportunities, donation requests, and success stories. It highlights their thrift store, food pantry, volunteer needs, and the 70,000 people they served in 2015. It also provides links to their website and social media platforms for people to learn more and get involved.
LIFT is a social support program run by Dignity Memorial that helps widows and widowers cope with loss through providing a sense of community and purpose. Participants are invited to attend the next LIFT event at the LSU Hilltop Arboretum on August 22nd from 10am to 12pm for volunteering, sandwiches, fruit, chips, drinks, and desserts. The event is sponsored by Greenoaks Funeral Home and requires an RSVP by August 21st to Gretchen Varnell.
Second Base Youth Shelter is a 24/7 drop-in center and shelter that has served homeless youth ages 16-21 for 19 years. It provides counseling, job training, food, clothing, and housing support. The shelter aims to help at-risk youth reach their full potential and integrate into society. It is funded by various sponsors and organizations and includes an on-site classroom to help youth continue their education.
Redeemed Ministries Austin creates gift bags filled with items like journals, candy, lotions and bibles to give to victims of sex trafficking. Their goal is to build relationships with these women working in brothels and clubs by visiting bi-monthly and delivering the gifts. The gifts are meant to show the women they are loved and cared for. Over time, the ministry hopes to earn the women's trust so they will leave the industry and accept help from law enforcement to find rehabilitation.
This document summarizes a request for donations to support the Lotus House shelter and Foundation. It provides details on accepting both monetary and in-kind donations, including how to make monetary donations online or via check. It also lists honorary board directors and needed items for women and children at the shelter, including clothing, household items, furniture, and a mini-van. The document promotes supporting the organization's mission to empower homeless, poor, and disadvantaged women and children.
The document discusses the author's involvement as an active member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. As part of the sorority, she has gained opportunities for friendship, leadership, learning and service. The sorority's main philanthropy is raising awareness about domestic violence and supporting organizations that help women in abusive situations. Specifically, the sorority has partnered with Between Friends, a nonprofit in their community that helps victims of domestic violence. Each year, the sorority hosts fundraising events for their philanthropy cause. The author has been involved in organizing these events and holds a leadership position as the social chair of the sorority.
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StockTakers BookBuilderTM helps small investors grow their wealth with our Risk Price driven 'likeables'.
Enjoy another slice of our Risk Price method to earn investment income for yourselves.
Because You Can.
Accredited investors can Buy A Slice of StockTakers 12% Bond to earn investment income by leaving that work to us.
Because We Do.
This document provides advice for potential investors in movie production. It emphasizes that investing in movies carries significant risk and should only be done with money one can afford to lose. It recommends investors educate themselves on the movie business, find filmmakers with good story ideas and passion for their projects, and ensure proper accounting and oversight of funds. Overall, the document frames movie production as a business that requires understanding risks and having appropriate funds to see projects through to completion and distribution.
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Jos辿 Saramago - O conto da Ilha DesconhecidaDLFC 1208
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1) Um homem foi pedir um barco ao rei para ir procura da ilha desconhecida;
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Responding in in faith to migrant childrencarol_st_pats
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This document discusses Catholic Charities' response to helping migrant children and families. It calls on the faith community to provide compassionate support through donations, volunteering as foster parents or tutors, and spreading awareness. Catholic Charities has been serving unaccompanied migrant children since the 1990s by providing a family environment in foster care according to Catholic beliefs and also offering legal immigration assistance. The organization sees the influx of children crossing the border alone as a humanitarian crisis and is working creatively to respond to their needs.
This document discusses raising awareness and support for CHOICES, an organization that helps foster children. It provides several ways for readers to get involved through donations, attending events, and volunteering. Key points:
- CHOICES seeks donations of school supplies to help foster youth stay in school.
- The organization raises awareness by speaking at community events and has partnerships with local groups like Rotary clubs and churches.
- Upcoming events include a family fun day on August 24th to make care packages and an opportunity to sponsor a child to attend camp.
- Foster families play an important role in supporting children's well-being and education, helping one girl through a medical procedure to stay with her foster family.
Year-End Fundraising Appeals During Coronavirus What Works Now?Bloomerang
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Mazarine Treyz will show you how to create a fluid communications plan that produces stories that stand out from all of the crisis messaging.
This publication is a collaborative effort of the Waterloo-Wellington LEAVE A LEGACY, a program of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP-ACPDP), to provide valuable information to the readers on planned gifting and charitable giving.
The Global Eyes Magazine focuses on news and information about the African-Caribbean communities and other less publicised events of NGOs. It is very information, easy reading and fun.
This document provides information on several charitable organizations in Palm Beach County, Florida. It begins with an introduction to Extraordinary Charities, which researches and promotes smaller, local charities. The document is organized into sections on culture, education, and human services. In the education section, it profiles 13 organizations that provide educational resources and support to children and adults, such as the Apostolic Child Development Center, which provides education and care for children in West Palm Beach and has been operating for over 40 years. The profiles provide details on each organization's mission and current funding needs.
This document provides an overview of charity watchdog groups and three organizations that provide information to help donors - Charity Guide, Charity Navigator, and the American Institute of Philanthropy. It discusses how these groups provide resources for donors to evaluate nonprofits but that they mainly focus on large national nonprofits and do not provide as much information on small local nonprofits. The document then focuses on Charity Guide, explaining their goals of promoting volunteerism and assigning letter grades to nonprofits based on criteria like financial transparency. However, it notes that Charity Guide does not fully disclose how they determine these ratings.
This document provides an overview of volunteering in America based on a report from the Corporation for National and Community Service. Some key points:
- 26.5% of American adults volunteered through an organization in 2012, totaling 64.5 million volunteers and 7.9 billion hours of service worth an estimated $175 billion.
- Volunteering remains strong across generations, with Generation X showing the highest rate at 33.5% and those over 65 volunteering the most hours per year on average.
- Working mothers volunteer at a higher rate than the overall population, at 33.5% for those with children under 18 compared to 26.5% overall.
The story of Respecting Our Elders, an all-volunteer 501(c)3 charity organized primarily to collect and distribute free food to needy seniors and others in Marin County, California. How we do what we do can be duplicated in any community all across the United States.
The LGBT Helpline saw a busy and impactful year in 2015, providing support through increased service demands during the marriage equality referendum. Support services saw record high usage, with the helpline receiving 3,609 calls, a 13% increase over 2014. The top reasons for calls were regarding sexuality, family/relationships, isolation/loneliness, coming out, and mental health issues. In 2016, the Helpline aims to consolidate services and expand specialized support for groups like transgender individuals. The Helpline's success is thanks to its nationwide volunteers and funding support.
The document is a newsletter from New Life Center, which provides services for victims of domestic violence. It discusses donations received from organizations like the West Valley Mavericks Foundation. It highlights New Life Center's 25th anniversary and the legacy of the organization in helping thousands of families escape domestic violence. It provides information on upcoming events like volunteer orientations and tours of the facility. The newsletter aims to thank donors and volunteers for their support in allowing New Life Center to continue its important work.
This document proposes a collaborative marathon event to raise awareness and funds for domestic violence prevention. It would involve organizations assigning leaders to form teams that collect pledges for miles completed through various activities over several months. Pledges would be split between the participating organization and the Branch County Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The goal is to educate more people on how domestic violence affects everyone in the community while supporting important causes and bringing organizations together for a proven successful event.
Team Love Thy Brother served the St. Vincent de Paul Society by distributing food, transportation assistance, and financial assistance to those in need. On their service day, they distributed snack packs, bags of groceries, shelter vouchers, and bus tokens to approximately 30 people. They also provided limited rent and utility payments thanks to a previous prize. The team plans to continue their twice-weekly service and monthly community meals to help meet the ongoing needs. Additional funds would allow the charity to expand their services to more parishes.
This document provides information about Overflow Ministry, including:
- Its mission is to disciple people into Christ's abundant life that overflows. It was founded 35 years ago by Korean immigrants.
- It has a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic worshipping community and helps the local community through various outreach programs like food and clothing pantries.
- It assists those in need through emergency food/clothing, furniture, financial assistance, job assistance, housing referrals, and social service referrals. It has helped over 121 individuals and counting.
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Join Paul Nazareth of CanadaHelps and the Canadian Association of Gift Planners to pick up strategies to engage your leadership and major donors as part of Canadas biggest new philanthropic movement!
The document contains a calendar of events for October through December for an organization including a flu awareness day, blood donation talk, end of challenge measurements, Halloween party, tobacco cessation talk, food drive, massage day, lunch and laugh, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. It also includes summaries of the organization's wellness program activities, new hires and promotions, and recognition of employees.
Paul Nazareth of CanadaHelps and the Canadian Association of Gift Planners discusses how strategies to engage your leadership and major donors as part of Canadas biggest new philanthropic movement!
See the latest of what is going on in the Tabor community in this February edition of the newsletter.
- A Personal Note from Nate Miles
- Doing Better by Washington Students
- Leslie Jones and Alexis Oliver are Recognized
- Regional Contracting Forum Success
This document is the 2014-2015 annual report for the Birmingham Youth Assistance (BYA) organization. It provides information on BYA's leadership, programs, and fundraising events over the past year. Key details include the names of the executive committee and general citizens committee members, statistics on new cases handled by the caseworker, a description of the successful 34th annual Kids' Dog Show event, and an overview of BYA's camp scholarship program that sent 36 local youth to summer camp. The chair's report discusses BYA's mission to help youth and families in the community and the importance of community support through donations and volunteering.
Total Quality Customer Service focuses on understanding one's role and how to best serve customers. It discusses determining one's job responsibilities, knowing oneself, understanding different types of customers and their needs, effective communication skills, and how to handle difficult customers. The goal is to provide remarkable service through empathy, fairness, responsiveness and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Building Lake Barrington's Brand. Jan2014.updateChris Mitchell
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This document discusses the importance of establishing a brand for the village of Lake Barrington to position it for changes in the economy, living environment, and demographics. It notes that municipalities must compete with other areas and distinguish themselves to attract residents and businesses. The document suggests envisioning the desired future state for aspects like business climate, housing, retail, and recreation. It argues that a brand can help connect emotionally with potential residents and businesses by leveraging current resources, focusing on what makes the village unique, and cutting through noise. The overall message is that an established brand is important to guide the village's future positioning.
The document is an email from the Barrington Area Council on Aging (BACOA) reminding recipients about their services and programs for seniors. It discusses BACOA's successful year, including a holiday luncheon event. It also provides information about making charitable donations by the end of the year using IRA rollovers to benefit BACOA programs. The email encourages recipients to consider donations to help continue BACOA's services for seniors and caregivers in the community.
This document is a newsletter from the Barrington Area Council on Aging that discusses upcoming events and programs. It begins with a welcome message from the executive director discussing the transition to autumn and focusing on aging as a period of growth, not decline. It then summarizes various upcoming programs, including Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes, Medicare Part D consultations during open enrollment, an event celebrating the founder of Girl Scouts, and the annual awareness luncheon. The newsletter provides details on support groups and resources available through the Council on Aging.