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Chairperson:

Barbara Pearson-Rac

Committee Members:

Cicily Backus

Tim Bliss

Carol Diamond

Bob Fox

Heather Hightower

Joan Kahn

Nat Magida

Sarah McGraw

Ex-officio Members:

Pat Scully

Susan Santangelo

Extra.gif (5891 bytes)Make A Difference By Volunteering During The Week Of October 18 - 24, 1998

bulletWhat is "Make A Difference Day?"

National Day of service held every October.

Encourages individuals and organizations to take action to help others in need and make a difference in their lives.

Offers the opportunity--through organized projects--to lend a helping hand to an individual, a family, a cause and particularly a neighbor. Many ways of service are possible!

 

bulletSince this is a national "Day," who organizes and promotes it on a national level?

The "Day" is sponsored nationally by USA Weekend in partnership with the Points of Light Foundation. $130,000 in awards is given in $2,000 grants for charitable causes to the best projects. In 1997, 1.3 million people participated. In 1996, and 1997, Westport was given a Regional Award in recognition of our efforts as a community!

 

bulletWho organizes the"Day" in Westport?

The "Make A Difference Day" organizing committee, appointed by the First Selectman, coordinates the projects and volunteers.

        Here, the "Day" is extended to one week, beginning on Oct 18 and ending          Oct 24, the National "Day." Projects are available throughout the entire          week.

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