Greater Lewisville Cares

September 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Greater Lewisville Cares

972-539-2622 or http://www.greaterlewisvillecares.org Greater Lewisville Cares is a local organization that offers a number of volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, and groups in our area. GLC works with a variety of community service agencies to find out their volunteer needs and wants. They then publish volunteer opportunities in their monthly calendar that is sent to all GLC members. Members can pick and choose what projects fit their schedule and areas of interest. These projects do not involve long time commitments and … [Read more...]

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CCA Lewisville Christian Community Action

September 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

CCA (Christian Community Action) If you’re looking for a way to volunteer with your kids, CCA has plenty of opportunities, both during the holidays and throughout the year. During the holidays, families can help by manning a giving tree at one of the local malls (go to http://www.ccahelps.org/Volunteer.html for available schedules), or helping put together holiday food baskets the week before Thanksgiving and Christmas. Throughout the year, you and your family can also help sort and stock items in the food pantry. Please contact … [Read more...]

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Books for Soldiers

September 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Books for Soldiers http://www.booksforsoldiers.com/ BFS is a non-profit corporation that helps you send books, DVDs, CDs, and care packages to our men and women who serve overseas. The process is easy... Go online and sign up for a login ID. Fill out and mail in a notarized application (for security purposes) Once approved, you’ll get access to a list of soldiers and their addresses overseas.  Then you can begin shipping care packages. To take full advantage of this program, consider organizing something within your school, … [Read more...]

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Subscriptions for Soldiers

September 21, 2011 By 2 Comments
Subscriptions for soldiers

SubscriptionsForSoldiers.com The Subscriptions for Soldiers program allows you to show your support for our troops by donating a magazine subscription to our deserving overseas active duty servicemen and women. We have gathered thousands of requests for magazine subscriptions from our soldiers and now we need your help! For only $10, you can send a subscription to a soldier you know, or we can match you to one of the thousands of service members in our database. … [Read more...]

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Denton County Non-Profits that Benefit Families & Children

May 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Below is a list of groups in Denton County that benefit kids and families.   Many of these groups have an influx of volunteers through the holiday season, then, even though their needs continue throughout the year, volunteer hours and donations decline.  We encourage you to give throughout the year!   This may not be a complete list, but is designed to help you if you’re looking for ways to volunteer or give back.   Boys and Girls Club of North Central Texas (940) 239-9309 or www.bgcdentoncounty.org 303 Alamo … [Read more...]

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Valentines for Veterans

January 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Valentines for Veterans

Valentines for Veterans (and other military personnel) As we approach Valentine’s Day, let’s not forget the men and women who serve our country. Valentines can be as simple or elaborate as you’d like. If you’d like to participate, you can make as many or as few as you choose. Helpful Tips: * Do not attach any candy or treats. * Try not to use craft materials that can break away from your valentine. They may be shipped anywhere in the world, and you want your cards to be as beautiful when they’re read as when they were made. * … [Read more...]

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