| H.E.A.R.T.S. |
| Community Service Projects for Children and Families H.E.A.R.T.S. Homeschoolers: Educating, Assisting, & Reaching out Through Service |
| Community Service Projects for Children | Families~ with absolutely NO 'red tape' ! No forms - No 'approvals' - No paperwork ~ Simply decide how you would like to help - and begin! |
| COMMUNITY SERVICE IDEAS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: H.E.A.R.T.S.' goal is to unite and coordinate a diverse and inclusive group of home educating and non-home educating families – to provide service to our communities while increasing public awareness, understanding, and acceptance of home education - through our combined service, outreach, and public relations efforts. |
| Participation is NOT limited to homeschoolers. Every effort is welcome and appreciated! |
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| October/November Theme: Holiday Gifts |
For the theme of Holiday Gifts we are suggesting contributions to "Shoe Box Santa". - Or, if you prefer to donate children's gifts or to donate in your local area, other ideas for this theme include donating holiday gifts to your local domestic violence shelter or to your local homeless shelter or to Toys for Tots. Whichever way you choose to participate, please consider including a note identifying yourself as a participant in H.E.A.R.T.S. - for example: "Happy Holidays And Best Wishes For Your Happiest New Year Ever! From a Homeschooling Family with H.E.A.R.T.S. (Homeschoolers Educating, Assisting, & Reaching-out Through Service)" Also, all participants are encouraged to submit a press release to their local newspapers to help advance public awareness, understanding, and acceptance of homeschoolers homeschooling. A sample press release is included at the bottom of this page. Please submit press releases during the first two weeks in October. Send your donations the first two weeks in November (or whenever you have arranged with the charity of your choice.) If you miss a submission date - just submit as soon as possible. Let's join together to make a difference! |
| Shoebox Santa Appalachian Outreach: is collecting shoe-boxes of needs for adults. They request that you fill a shoe-box with adult needs such as razors, shaving cream, soap, shampoo, toothbrush/paste, hair brush, comb, deodorant, note-book, stamps, band-aides, sewing/mending supplies, dominoes, cards, small games, etc. Appalachian Outreach, Inc. PO Box 233 Glen Dale, WV 26038-0233 Phone: 304-845-2762 |
(NOTE: Please retype - personalize spaces in [italic] - and submit to News Editors at Local Newspapers. Feel free to substitute: Michele Bauer Pulis for your name or 'local spokesperson name' if you would prefer to withhold your own name --- and Michele@H-E-A-R-T-S.org for your own email address.) Press Release For More Information Contact: _[your name] Phone/Email: [your phone and/or email] The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year Homeschoolers with HEARTS Donate Holiday Gifts to Charities [YOUR CITY, STATE] – Homeschoolers routinely get involved in community service as part of their daily learning experience. This season participants in H.E.A.R.T.S. (Homeschoolers Educating, Assisting, & Reaching-out Through Service) will be learning about the joy of giving by participating in several community outreach projects. Some homeschoolers will be donating gifts to their local homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, and 'Toys for Tots' this season. Others will be participating in the Shoebox Santa program through Appalachian Outreach. 'Shoebox Santa' reaches out to adults in need through the donation of shoeboxes full of toiletries and other necessities - which are then distributed as Christmas gifts. The beneficiaries will vary, but the goal is the same: to make the holiday season happier for someone in need. “We hope our efforts will brighten the holiday season for some. It’s a great way for children to learn the joy of giving,” said [LOCAL SPOKESPERSON NAME], H.E.A.R.T.S.’ coordinator. “We hope others will join in our efforts. Community participation is always encouraged and very much appreciated. You can learn more by visiting H.E.A.R. T.S.’ national website at: http://www.h-e-a-r-t-s.org” said [LOCAL SPOKESPERSON]. |
