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 Noreen Hyslop photo Friends Alyssa Pixley and Olivia Atkinson are covered with the coats they have gathered thus far as they go about the business of "Making a Difference." This year marks the second year for the coat campaign which was begun by Olivia. The two are asking for clean, "gently used" coats, jackets, sweaters and children's pajamas which will be given away on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the corner of Stoddard and Locust Streets from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Anyone having donations may call 624-4660. Any remaining articles after the give-away will be donated to the Children's Home. |
Individuals and groups are invited to select a project that will make a positive difference in the community. Those efforts could include anything from raking leaves for neighbors to collecting coats and pajamas for the needy, a campaign that Dexter sixth grade friends Olivia Atkinson and Alyssa Pixley already have underway.
RHF Executive Director Diane Mitchell explains, "Depending upon the goal, a project may last a day, a week, a month or perhaps even a year. There is always a neighbor down the street or an organization with a good cause that could benefit from the help of others."
As an added bonus to the personal satisfaction of helping others, the Foundation is awarding cash prizes of $200 to the winners in each of six categories and a grand prize of $500 will be awarded to the project selected by the judges as "Best Overall." Judges from outside Stoddard County will select winners, and they will be announced in December.
Categories include schools or classrooms, businesses or industries, churches, clubs or organizations, families and individuals.
Those in need of a worthwhile project are encouraged to contact the Regional Healthcare Foundation at 573-624-1607 for possible ideas. Suggested projects may also be found at www.makeadifferenceday.com.
The Daily Statesman will be promoting the cause of various Making a Difference projects throughout the next three months. Any individuals or groups who have a project underway are asked to contact the paper with news of their endeavors to be featured.
Forms to apply for Making a Difference awards are available at the RHF office at 215 W. Grant St. in Dexter.
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This is very cool. Especially involving the kiddos in the goodwill. If they learn these values at a young age, it will carry through their entire lives. Way to go.