Community Service CommitteePSALA's Community Service Committee is a very active committee that works to provide visibility for the Chapter through organized participation in community service. As members of PSALA, our mission, in part, is to (1) support the diverse community in which we live and to work through our members’ collective time, talents and contributions; (2) to provide Chapter members with opportunities to reach out to others; and (3) to lead by example, encouraging our local organizations to increase their volunteer efforts in the community. The Co-Chairs of the Community Service Committee for 2011-2012 are This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Each year we interview and select an organization with which we will partner to organize various fundraising events and projects throughout the year. This year, we are excited to announce our designated organization is Childhaven. Since 1909, Childhaven has been a safe and caring place for babies, toddlers and preschoolers suffering from abuse and neglect. Using innovative, proven approaches to child development in a therapeutic day care environment, we heal old hurts and nurture young lives. By strengthening family and child relationships and improving parenting skills, we break the cycle of abuse and neglect and create a foundation for lifelong loving relationships. There are many ways to help the children of Childhaven. Please visit www.childhaven.org to find out how you can make a difference. We are currently seeking recommendations for the 2012 Community Service Partner. Please send your recommendations to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . UPCOMING COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTSNW Harvest: Food Drive - March 31 Sponsor and Member Event at The Garage Collect non-perishable food items and bring to the event or contact Carmen Lewis or Vicki Denning to arrange for delivery. Homeward Pet: Food Drive and Auction - August 5, 2011 Summer Social Party at Shelley Goodwin’s FareStart: August 18 Volunteer to Serve for Come for Dinner to Support FareStart Childhaven: September 15 Proceeds from Managing Partners Dinner Silent Auction YouthCare: October October Community Challenge Weekend and Sock Drive Rescue Mission: December 1 Holiday Social, Proceeds of Cookbook Sale |