[393] in APO News
Serve Boston '93
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (aaronc@Athena.MIT.EDU)
Mon Apr 12 17:42:39 1993
From: aaronc@Athena.MIT.EDU
To: circle-k@Athena.MIT.EDU, hunger-action@Athena.MIT.EDU,
Cc: mit-xians@Athena.MIT.EDU, lutheran-episcopal@Athena.MIT.EDU,
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 93 17:25:06 EDT
This is a Trashathon fundraiser for various charities around Boston including a free
medical clinic (more details in message). Please send all responses (whether they be
interest in participating, contributing a pledge, or other questions) to
aaronc@athena.mit.edu and not to the lists in the header. Please limit any discussion
to xians-forum@athena.mit.edu. Thank you.
- Aaron Cardenas
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SERVE BOSTON '93
Saturday, May 8th, 1993
"On behalf of the people of the City of Boston, I want to
commend you and your fellow volunteers from HOPE Boston,
Inc. and the Boston Church of Christ for organizing
SERVE BOSTON '93." - Mayor Raymond Flynn,
Honorary Event Chairman for SERVE BOSTON '93
Once again, HOPE Boston is sponsoring a fund raiser to support the poor
and needed in Boston, New England and throughout the World.
What is HOPE Boston?
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Founded in 1992, HOPE Boston is registered with the Internal Revenue
Service as a 501 (c) (3), tax-exampt, non-prophet organization. Though
organized, administered, and funded as a separate organization, many of
HOPE Boston's volunteers are members of the Boston Church of Christ.
HOPE'S mission is to solicit and administer funds to help the poor and
needy in metropolitan Boston, New England and around the world. Funds are
raised through a variety of sponsored events where volunteers solicit
contributions from individuals and corporations. In the past 12 months,
HOPE has contributed funds to agencies and institutions in the Boston
metropolitan area, western Massachusetts, Providence, Rhode Island and
southern New Hampshire as well as international medical clinics and
educational projects.
Who Benefits?
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In HOPE Boston's inaugural year over $450,000 in cash and
"gifts-in-kind" was raised though an Art Auction, Bike-A-Thon, and
Walk-A-Thon held in the Boston area. Local businesses contributed products
and services and several local gift programs.
Through future events, like Serve Boston '93, HOPE Boston will continue
to raise funds for those who need our help and work to increase our
community's awareness and provide opportunities for service.
Here is a list of some organizations that have received financial
support from HOPE Boston:
o Big Sisters Association o Quincy Crisis Center
o H.O.P.E. Worldwide Ltd. o Haitian American
o Children's Hospital Cultural Center
Aids Program (CHAP) o MA Dept. of Social Services
o Roxbury Youthworks o Germaine Lawrence School
o Boys & Girls Clubs o NE Homeless Veterans
of Boston o Pine Street Inn
o MA Association for o Boston Healthcare
Mental Health for Homeless
o Dimock Street o Rosie's Place
Health Center o Judge Baker House
Alone, no one will feed all the hungry, house the homeless and cure the
world's sick. But working together -- each person doing their part -- we
can be the difference between life and death for many people around the
world. Ultimately, it is the sacrifice of individuals that keeps HOPE
alive...will you help?
What is the Serve Boston '93 Project?
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Serve Boston '93 is the major planned fund raiser event for HOPE
Boston,Inc. in 1993. Volunteers will solicit funds in return for 4 hours
of work to Serve Boston. Volunteers will then show up in Boston on
Saturday, May 8th for the day's evens:
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Arrival/Registration
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Serve Boston
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Lunch/Concert & Rally
Celebration at Boston City
Hall Plaza
At the event, volunteers will be divided up into smaller groups to work
on different projects throughout the city: cleaning up parks, picking up
trash, painting over graffiti, and other restoration projects.
How can I help? (5 Simple Steps)
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1) Register! (Contact the one who sent/gave you this information [Aaron Cardenas
x5-7598 aaronc@athena.mit.edu], or the HOPE Boston office directly at
617 461-2926)
2) Set a fundraising Goal! We suggest at least $200. If your company has
a matching gifts program, you can double your fund raising success.
3) Each one bring one! Get a friend to join you to raise pledges and serve
Boston.
4) Raise pledges! Solicit and collect support for those in need. Use the
Sponsor Pledge Form (see #1) to ask friends, neighbors, co-workers and
family for pledges. Collect and return your pledges on Saturday, May
8th, the day of the event. By doing so you will help the City of Boston
and the thousands receiving aid from HOPE Boston.
5) Come and serve Boston! Be ready to serve the City 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. on
Saturday, May 8th. Clean up and help improve our City!! Enjoy free
lunch and concert at Boston City Hall at 2:30 p.m. to celebrate.
Questions and Answers
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Q: What happens if it rains?
A: Bring an umbrella! We will go forward rain or shine. Dress
appropiately.
Q: Can I turn in cash contributions?
A: No. We can only accept checks. You may accept cash and write a
personal check for the amount, but we discourage this.
Q: Can friends join us in this event?
A: Yes, we encourage anyone to participate in these events, but they need
to commit to securing pledges.
Q: Are there awards for collecting pledges?
A: Yes! The participants who collect the highest amount of funds and turn
them in by the deadline will receive various incentives prizes.
Q: Can we bring children to the SERVE BOSTON Event?
A: Yes, as long as they are over 7 years old and can make it for the entire
event. There will be no childcare at the event.
Q: What should we do with our children 6 and under if we want to
participate?
A: We will have children's programs and supervision coordinated. This
information and locations will be provided with the maps one week prior
to the event.
Q: Where will the money go that is collected?
A: This year the funds will be distributed to several worthy agencies
including: HOPE Worldwide, Ltd.; Big Sisters of MA; Children's Hospital;
MA Dept. of Social Services and the establishment of the HOPE Boston
Clinic in Boston.
Q: Whom can I call to ask questions about the event or to order more
materials?
A: Call: 617 461-2926
Q: Whom can I ask about corporate sponsors?
A: If you have a question about corporate sponsorships, call HOPE Boston
directly: 617 461-2926.
Q: Should we bring food to the events?
A: No, drink and light refreshments will be provided at the event.
Q: How do we get to Serve Boston?
A: We highly recommend public transportation and maps with your designated
registration area will be available one week prior to the event.
Q: What do I bring to the Serve Boston event?
A: Wear appropriate clothes, a smile, and a great attitude to serve Boston!
Special Incentive Prizes!
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* GRAND PRIZE - Roundtrip tickets and accommodation for three nights to
Paris for two people!
* 1st PRIZE - Roundtrip tickets for 2 anywhere US AIR flies!
* Additional Prizes to be announced at the event.
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