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Habitat for Humanity NCM Joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement
Habitat for Humanity North Central MA has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Occurring this year on November 29th, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Following on the heels of the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the holiday giving season and inspires people to collaborate in improving their local communities and to give back in impactful ways to the charities and causes they support.
This is Habitat NCM’s third year being involved with #GivingTuesday and the organization encourages its supporters to participate by joining in the movement and support Habitat NCM with a donation to help further the non-profit’s mission of providing decent, affordable housing to families and individuals living in the 25 cities and towns it serves in North Central MA.
Habitat for Humanity NCM is wrapping up its “$25K in 25 Days” campaign (which concludes on Dec. 6th) and hopes that funds raised on #GivingTuesday will push the organization over the top of its $25,000 goal. Also on tap for #GivingTuesday is the organization’s “Dine to Donate” event at Ixtapa Mexican Grill & Cantina in Lunenburg. Everyone is encouraged to take a break from all the shopping and come out for lunch or dinner to support a great cause! From 11:00am – 10:00pm, the restaurant will donate 10% of the total sales on November 29th to Habitat for Humanity NCM. All funds raised from #GivingTuesday and the “Dine to Donate” event will go toward installing the concrete foundation at the organization’s current building project at 50 Henry Street, Fitchburg.
If you are interested in joining Habitat for Humanity North Central MA’s #GivingTuesday initiative, please visit our website at www.ncmhabitat.org. For more details about the #GivingTuesday movement, visit the #GivingTuesday website .
Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts is a non-profit, ecumenical housing ministry that builds simple, decent houses with people in need. It is the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, serving 25 towns and cities in north central Massachusetts, including Acton, Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Boxborough, Clinton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Harvard, Hudson, Lancaster, Littleton, Lunenburg, Leominster, Maynard, Pepperell, Princeton, Shirley, Sterling, Stow, Townsend, and Westminster. Habitat NCM also operates the Leominster ReStore which raises funds through the sale of discounted or recycled materials and furniture.
Leominster Credit Union Supports Ginny’s Helping Hand Holiday Efforts
The donation will be used to purchase turkeys, potatoes, vegetables, gravy, bread, butter… all the fixings for a complete holiday dinner to be put in each of the baskets.
John O’Brien, LCU President & CEO commented, “We appreciate what Ginny’s does for the community, and are happy that we can contribute to bring a holiday meal and joy to families in our communities”.
Founded in 1954, Leominster Credit Union (LCU) is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative with a full range of deposit, lending and other financial services. Headquartered in Leominster, Massachusetts, LCU is proud to claim nearly 50,000 members and more than $600 million in assets. LCU has seven branch locations in Leominster, Worcester, Clinton, Holden, Sterling and North Leominster with ATM services at all branch locations. LCU also provides 24 hour banking via Mobile and Online services. Visit leominstercu.com or call 800-649-4646.
Stress and students – how can we help our students to navigate and thrive?
Join us on Wednesday, November 30 at 6:30 pm for Understanding Stress and Anxiety: The Impact on Behavior and Learning, presented by Dr. Steven Michelson, Ph.D.. Research shows that an appropriate amount of stress is necessary for peak performance, but too little/too much can lead to shutting down or underperformance. Come and learn more about productive vs. toxic stress and anxiety and how we can support students to develop resilience and the skills needed for optimal performance and healthy responses to stress.
The presentation will take place in the Laverack Room at Applewild School, 120 Prospect Street, Fitchburg, MA. All are welcome, and please feel free to bring guests! An RSVP is appreciated but not required. For more information, please contact Christie Stover at .
You are invited to 3 MEDIA WEB HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
You are invited to the following event: 3 MEDIA WEB HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:
Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (EST)
3 Media Web Headquarters (located in Lofts on Felton building)
7 Felton Street
Hudson, MA 01749
11/22: Free Technical Assistance Workshop at MRPC
On Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 7:15 p.m. at the offices of the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission, Laura Mattison from the UMASS Amherst, Center For Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy, will present information about free technical assistance her office provides to businesses and communities to help both reduce energy consumption and operating costs.