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ACT NOW: Congress – Sandy Proved We Need Real Infrastructure Investment

McDow International E/Stephen McDow II

ACT NOW How can we remain strong if our foundation is weak? Sandy proved its not all theory – Our infrastructure is week. America – lets urge Congress to support real infrastructure investment. Do we need another Sandy? According to the infrastructure report card, 2009, the United States received a D over-all score. Are we the people okay with driving on roads and bridges, or living next to or near dams that barely received a passing grade? We shouldn’t be. Our infrastructure score breaks down as follows: • Solid Waste = C+ • Drinking Water = D- • Inland Waterways = … Continue reading ACT NOW: Congress – Sandy Proved We Need Real Infrastructure Investment

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

McDow International E/Stephen McDow II

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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Reflect Now: Stephen McDow Volunteers 555 Hours At Open Table

McDow International E/Stephen McDow II

Life is a journey that has twists and turns. As many of you know I found Open Table in order to give back to society. I’m pleased to say that I’ve volunteered 555 hours at Open Table and have no plans on stopping. Serving those in need in Massachusetts has been a spiritually rewarding experience.  Dr. Cornell West of The Poverty Tour says: You can’t lead people unless you love people and you can’t save people unless you serve people. What is the depth of your love and quality of your service for people, specifically poor people? My love for people … Continue reading Reflect Now: Stephen McDow Volunteers 555 Hours At Open Table