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The Corporation for National and Community Service Sends Stephen McDow A Note Of Thanks

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The Corporation for National and Community Service sent Stephen McDow a thank you note regarding his commitment to service: Hi Stephen, Thanks so much for your message and for sharing your volunteer experiences with us. We’re glad to hear you’re at 555 hours and counting! It’s always wonderful to hear from volunteers who are doing amazing work in their communities and making service a part of their lives. Have a wonderful week and thank you for serving! Stephen is humbled that the Corporation for National and Community Service took the time to thank him for his commitment to service. He … Continue reading The Corporation for National and Community Service Sends Stephen McDow A Note Of Thanks

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ACT NOW: Open Table Maynard & Other Food Relief Organizations Partner With U.S. Postal Service To Stamp Out Hunger

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As posted from the Open Table website: Open Table & U.S. Postal Drive Contact: Dottie MacKeen Phone: 978-823-0082 Email: maynardvolunteers@opentable.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OPEN TABLE MAYNARD & OTHER FOOD RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS PARTNER WITH U.S. POSTAL SERVICE TO STAMP OUT HUNGER 2013 Postal Service Food Drive April 25, 2013 Maynard, MA – May 11, 2013 is the annual Postal Service Food Drive.   Open Table Maynard along with other area food relief organizations is partnering with the U.S. Postal Service to relieve hunger in Maynard and surrounding communities. What Maynard residents can do to help: Community Advocates: Citizens are encouraged to spread the … Continue reading ACT NOW: Open Table Maynard & Other Food Relief Organizations Partner With U.S. Postal Service To Stamp Out Hunger

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ACT NOW: Learn How WE Can Solve Hunger Through Edible Tourism & Impact Local Business

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Pam Warhurst’s efforts in Britain with increasing sources of good food while impacting the local environment and sustaining business is an expression of grassroots activism at its best. Ms. Warhurst is encouraging community activism without bureaucracy. She believes, “We are all part of the local food jigsaw; we are all part of the solution!” Please view her Ted Talk video below: How we can eat our landscapes. About Pam Warhurst Pam Warhurst is the Chair of the Board of the Forestry Commission, which advises on and implements forestry policy in Great Britain. She also co-founded Incredible Edible Todmorden, a local … Continue reading ACT NOW: Learn How WE Can Solve Hunger Through Edible Tourism & Impact Local Business

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ACT NOW: Support Stephen McDow’s Efforts To Raise Money For Ride For Food

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Can you believe it? I’m helping Open Table raise money for our program by participating in Ride For Food on September 15, 2013. All money raised will help Open Table better serve their guests who are experiencing hardship. Any donation you can make will be appreciated. I have set a goal of $1,000. Thanks to a generous financial backer I will join Team Open Table at 7:30 am on the campus of the Noble and Greenough School. I’ve personally committed to 12 miles. Your support is encouraged and appreciated in advance. Together, we can make an impact in the lives of … Continue reading ACT NOW: Support Stephen McDow’s Efforts To Raise Money For Ride For Food