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Friday, May 4, 2012

Giving Back

My first job out of college was at Rhino Records. What an amazing experience that was. It was the best job I've ever had. This company was very big on giving back. The week off of Christmas and New Years was paid time off as long as you completed 16 hours of community service. This ranged from volunteering at pet shelters, participating in walks / runs or spending time helping kids at boys & girls clubs.

I didn't know where to begin... There were several Rhino sponsored events on Saturdays, so I started there. My first event was such a great experience, I participated in almost every company sponsored event. By the the end of the year, I had completed 60 hours of community service! The time I spent giving back was so rewarding....

Remembering those times made me want to find a new way to give back. I remembered a women's shelter from those volunteering days and then it hit me! I can donate / make some quilts for these ladies and their children! An even better idea was to start a bee so we could make more quilts for these ladies. So that's what I'm doing here. If you'd like to join / be a part of making a difference, leave a comment or send me an email. :)

Oxox,
Sunny

13 comments:

  1. I'd love to but I'm going to be sewing machine free (booo!) until October.. Can you keep me in mind if you do another one? Or if it's fine to do something in October?

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    1. Please drop me a line when you get your machine! I'd love to have you! Thanks!

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  2. Aww, what a great idea! I wish you the best of luck, and wish I could join you, but now is just not the time for me. :-( I'll keep my eyes on this space, though, and maybe one day I can join. :) Good luck!

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    1. Thanks, Melissa! You spend as much time with that little man! I'd love for you to join me one day! If you ever find the time, let me know! :) oxox!

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  3. i really love this idea! my guild is doing a charity quilt, and i wanted to donate it to a women's shelter, but i think they need more than one quilt. :) it's something i'd like to do here, locally one day.

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    1. You should, Kelly. Even one quilt will make a nig difference! :)

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    2. big difference.... I type too fast....

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  4. Still need peeps? LMK!
    email me the info.

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  5. I can/need to do this. Thanks for organizing and if you still have spots, let me know!

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  6. Please let me know what you have in mind. I have not joined a bee yet, but would be interested in knowing more about how you think it would be done so I can decide. Great idea!

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    1. HI Karen,

      Thanks so much or your response. Here is more info.

      http://www.flickr.com/groups/1606736@N20/

      Please let me know if you'd like to join. If it's not, no worries.

      Best,
      Jenn

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