- Shares kicks off e-newsletter
We at Community Shares are always looking for new ways to connect with our member organizations and donors. It is our mission to build strong relationships among those working for social justice in the Greater Cleveland Community, and we hope this newsletter will encourage and facilitate communication. Look to the newsletter for news and information about events in the community and feel free to submit announcements of your own. For up-to-date information between publications, visit our website: http://www.communityshares.org
- Online site presents networking opportunities with youth
Facebook is a social networking site originally developed for college students wishing to connect with other college students. Due to its overwhelming popularity with this demographic, it has been expanded to include everyone with an e-mail address, whether at a high school, work site, or other organization. With its enormous capacity to reach young people, Shares believes Facebook is a valuable tool for promoting awareness of social issues in the youth of Greater Cleveland. Community Shares' "group page" describes our organization, its mission and our member groups. Facebook us! Go to www.facebook.com and create a profile. Then, join our "group" and network with other socially concerned individuals.
- Annual meeting 2007 marks another great year
On Tuesday, June 19th, over 150 advocates for social justice gathered in the Cleveland Public Theatre for Community Shares' Annual Meeting. Amidst the wine, the hors d'oervres and the stage performances, an air of excitement, dedication and commitment filled the Theatre, as those in attendance celebrated a year of successes and discussed plans for the future. One of the highlights of the evening was the awards ceremony recognizing outstanding members of the Shares community:
David Rothstein, Policy Matters Ohio--Distinguished Activist
Jim Rokakis, Cuyahoga County Treasurer--Eleanor R. Gerson Leadership in Social Justice
Deaf & Deaf-Blind Committee on Human Rights--Social Justice Member of the Year
Becky Gaylord and Sheryl Harris, Cleveland Plain Dealer--Social Justice Reporting
Mary Zaller, The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland, Volunteer of the Year
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A donation to your workplace campaign of...
$25 will provide 2,500 fact sheets about asthma and air pollution from the Ohio Citizen Action Fund.
$50 will provide a low-flow toilet to install in a house built by Habitat for Humanity.
$100 will help an adoptee, birthparent, or sibling conduct a birth family search through the Adoption Network.
$250 will provide paint and supplies for a volunteer to creatively paint boards on abandoned houses, clean vacant lots, and bag litter in a neighborhood park with Slavic Village Development.
$500 allows a law clerk from the American Civil Liberties Union to conduct research on a pressing civil liberties violation.
$1000 will pay for one woman's treatment for cervical cancer at Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio.
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Upcoming Community Events!
“Why Good Things Happen to Good People” Booksigning & Talk with Dr. Stephen Post sponsored by Sacred Path Books & Art, Trinity Cathedral, Community Shares and Ten Thousand Villages When: Thursday, August 9, 2007 6:30 PM Location: Trinity Commons Conference Room
Click here for more details.
AsiaTown Scavenger Hunt When: July 28, 2007 12:00 PM Where: Register at the Town Fryer, 3859 Superior Avenue Cleveland, OH 44103 Click here for more details.
Slavic Village Harvest Festival on Fleet Avenue When: August 26-27th , 2007 Click here for more details.
National Philanthropy Day When: Friday, November 2, 2007 |
