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Tell us something that is broken that needs to fixed, something dirty that needs to be cleaned or someone in need that needs to be helped.

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The Idaho Statesman and Journal Broadcast Group are proud to join the City of Boise to produce the 2009 Fourth of July Fireworks. We appreciate your volunteer support in the past and hope you will consider helping out again in 2009! Volunteers help make this community event a success. We welcome all sorts of volunteer support, ranging from friendly faces at the information booth to folks securing the perimeter to help keep everyone safe. Volunteers need to be 18 or older. Volunteers are needed the 4th of July and the day after to help with clean up. Volunteer shifts are as follows:

July 4 – 6 a.m. - 10 a.m., 8 a.m. to noon, noon to 4 p.m., 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., 8 p.m. to midnight
July 5 – 8 a.m. to noon

Volunteers are asked to attend the following meeting:
Thursday, 6/25, 4:00 p.m., in Ann Morrison Park (east of the fountain)

Sign up early to get your preferred volunteer shift. Contact me by email or phone to sign up today!

For additional 4th of July information, visit www.IdahoStatesman.com/fireworks.

Thank you,

Binna Jensen
Marketing Manager
Idaho Statesman
1200 N Curtis Rd
Boise, ID 83706
208-377-6475, Fax: [phone]
Visit us at www.IdahoStatesman.com

More Idahoans turn to the Idaho Statesman and IdahoStatesman.com for local news and information than any other source.

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Please consider signing up for a volunteer shift this month.
We have over 80 openings for volunteers during the month of June! See below and email me if you'd like to get on the schedule. Thank you!

May Shelter Statistics (from 4/25 - 5/25)

Average nightly 120-140
Total people served: 272
Bednights provided: 3988
New Volunteer Opportunity beginning in July: Ministry of Presence

Volunteers provide fellowship, conversation, compassionate listening with residents. Activities might include playing cards, chess, or reading to children in the family shelter or simply being present with another. Two volunteers can be scheduled for this each night. 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm. A training session will be scheduled in early July for individuals who are interested. Please email for information on training dates.


Wish List...
upright refrigerator/freezer in good condition
bottled water (to distribute to residents to carry with them during the day - keep this in mind throughout the summer months)
Papertowels
Iced Tea Mix (in cannisters)
Coffee
Creamer
Hot Cups
Cold Cups
16 oz. soup bowls
Air freshener
Sweat pants/shirts
Clorox Cleaning Wipes
Plastic forks/spoons/knives
Small bottles of sun screen
Donations can be brought to Sanctuary during our open hours - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (best times) or email to schedule a time during the day.



Many Blessings,


Jayne Sorrels
Director, Interfaith Sanctuary

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Rake up Boise Nov 14. Team applications are due by Friday, October 9 http://www.nhsid.org/services/rakeupboise.htm