Generosity
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Generosity is the habit of giving. Often equated with charity as a virtue, generosity is widely accepted in society as a desirable habit. In times of natural disaster, relief efforts are many times furnished voluntarily by individuals or group acting unilaterally in making gifts of time, resources, goods or cash. Generosity is an altruistic trait of the philanthropist and a guiding principle for many registered charities, foundations and non-profit organizations.

Thank you to all of our generous volunteers and friends that make InterVol the success story it is!

Thanks Michael for all of your help! 

What interest! 

Margaret Langdon--thanks for inviting me to talk to your group! 

Thanks Krista! 

Another Great & Productive FAB Meeting!!!

Thanks again to Molly & Margo--- dedicated InterVol FAB volunteers for all of your hard work with the school supply drive at Brighton High School!!

I was excited for the update--- it appears that the BHS students were both generous and committed to making this drive successful! I am excited to share Molly & Margo's first hand account about how to put on a successful school supply/student led project at your local high school!

Now, even though it was incredibly successful it was not without bumps in the road---- BUT with determination and a little creativity they were able to carry on without pause!

Thank you Molly, Margo, BHS Faculty/Staff, and all of the Students who donated supplies to our Friends Across Borders (FAB)!!!

Remember December 20th is our LAST Sorting Party of 2005!!!!

InterVol sorting parties are fun and a great way to have a good time AND help others!

Be at the InterVol warehouse at 1600 from 6-8pm for our last sorting party of the year!!!

ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE----COME AND FIND OUT HOW!!!

FAB & Brighton High School for their Recent School Supply Drive for Belize!!!

BHS juniors & FAB members Molly Sauvain and Margo Blevins organized and executed a school supply drive at their high school to benefit the students in Belize. Thier excitement, dedication, and creativity is truly inspiring and I am excited to share with all of you the results of all their hard work.

The following are some of the statements they wrote to be read over their school's morning announcements to remind everyone to donate---- they are clever, creative, and informative--- I hope you all enjoy them as much as I did!

Tuesday: Have you ever wondered why pencils are yellow? Well, it turns out that back in the 1800's, the best graphite came from China. American pencil makers wanted a way to tell their customers that their pencils contained Chinese graphite. They decided to paint their pencils yellow because in China, yellow was associated with royalty and respect.

Now that you know why pencils are yellow, don't you want to donate some to people in need? Donate your extra school supplies to Belize in the Belize school supplies drive.

Belize has only about 1,800 miles of highway, 300 of which are paved. Help them build better lives. Donate school supplies to Belize.

To donate to the drive, put school supplies in the Belize drive boxes that are in the library, main office, and various classrooms.

The drive ends this Friday, so donate today. Thanks for your support.

Thanks again Molly & Margo for all of your hard work!!!

Thank you to the East Rochester Explorer Scout group for inviting me to present InterVol during their meeting.

I am excited to have this group join our FAB team and to have them volunteering in the warehouse.

Thanks everyone for your comments and your listening ears!

Jaime

Sorting Parties for December!!!

Come join the fun at our December sorting parties on the 6th & 20th from 6-8pm---Pizza & Soda are always provided!!

Our warehouse is located at 1600 N. Clinton Ave just off of Rt. 104. If you have any questions or are interested in bringing a group please call us at (585) 922-5810 or email at intervol@yahoo.com.

We look forward to seeing you on the 6th and the 20th!!