VOICE
(Volunteer Outreach Initiative for Community Experiences)
Upcoming 2013 Events
April
Organization: United Family Services Battered Women’s Shelter
Need: Make donations that benefit women and children who are staying at the shelter as a result of fleeing domestic violence.
Additional Information: Items to be donated include Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Body Wash and Lotion for women, children and infants. (Full List of Shelter Needs) Bring your donations to the April 16 chapter meeting and place them in collection bins.
May
Organization: A Child’s Place
Need: Packing Snack Bags.
Additional Information: Erase the impact of homelessness on children and their education. Each client child receives a snack-bag at least twice a week, Group would help pack each bag with nutritious snacks for client children to have while outside of school.
July
Organization: School Tools Drive
Need: School Supplies.
Additional Information: Purchase school supplies to be donated to the School Tools campaign. Collection bins will be at the July 16th chapter meeting.
September
Organization: Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Need: Walkers/Runners and cash donations.
Additional Information: Join the Metrolina Chapter team to walk/race for the cure.
October
Organization: Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
Need: Food Drive to provide nutritious groceries to people within our community facing economic hardships.
Additional Information: Collection bins will be available at the October 15th chapter meeting.
November
Organization: Christmas Village Toy Store
Need: New unwrapped toys.
Additional Information: Collection bins will be available at the November 19th chapter meeting. (www.christmasvillagetoystore.com)
Previous Events
Christmas Village Toy Store - November 2012
PMI Metrolina Chapter gave back to the community this holiday season by partnering with the Christmas Village Toy Store. The Christmas Village Toy Store provides a "hand up" for Charlotte families who want to purchase affordable new toys for their children at Christmas. Rather than simply giving a handout of toys to at-risk families, the Christmas Village Toy Store believes in empowering families to purchase Christmas gifts for their own children. During the November chapter meeting, we collected new unwrapped toys and checks for the Christmas Village Toy Store. Thanks to everyone who participated. Your gifts will help bring Joy and Dignity to many families this Christmas.
School Supply Drive - August 2012
The PMI Metrolina Chapter Board would like to express sincere gratitude for your generosity of donations of school supplies to the August School Supply Drive. The drive was a big success. It is because of generous people like you that students in our community were able to start the school year off with needed supplies. Thank you for having the spirit to give and the families and teachers are grateful for your support.
Members who want to be VOICE volunteers or have future event suggestions should send their contact information or suggestions to voice@pmi-metrolina.com.
