Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore

Thursday, August 11, 2011

ShoreCAN Marks Tenth Anniversary of 9/11 with Volunteer Event

The Community Foundation and ShoreCAN Volunteer Center is observing the tenth anniversary of 9/11 by hosting a Just In Case Emergency Kit Event on Saturday, September 10 at 10:00 a.m. at the MAC Senior Center building, 909 Progress Circle Drive in Salisbury.

Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, thousands of volunteers responded to the needs of their neighbors and provided emergency relief and funding necessary to rebuild those communities.  This event is a tribute to those generous efforts.  Citizens of all ages can volunteer alongside others while assembling emergency disaster kits designed for older adults and their caregivers.

In partnership with Meals on Wheels, the emergency kits will be distributed to 425 seniors living at home in our local community the week of 9/11.

Volunteer opportunities ranging from creating care cards, emergency kit assembly and packaging will be available.  We invite you to bring your family, your friends or your service organization to contribute your time to this special effort.

For more information or to sign up to volunteer, please call Heather Towers, Assistant Program Officer, Community Foundation ShoreCAN at 410-742-9911.  ShoreCAN is also accepting financial contributions to support kit materials for this project. 

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