On March 28th, we helped with painting the hallways in the women’s dormitory:
(l-r)Diane Swift, Susanne Curry, Andy Thomas, Phil Maynard, Chris Thomas age 12, and Annmarie Thomas. (Taking the photo: Joanne Maynard)
Our group’s coordinator, Susanne Curry, commented, “By giving a fresh coat of paint to the hallways and dormitory areas at the shelter, we are helping those who are facing great difficulties by keeping their surroundings beautiful and clean. As a group, we feel strongly in service as a way to create community among ourselves and with others.”
Anyone that is interested in learning more, or joining Organizing For America – Greater Lowell can contact us here: ofa.greaterlowell@gmail.com
Another option is to attend the organizing forum that is being held by the statewide chapter:
OFA-MA Grassroots Organizing Forum (Meeting)
We campaigned. We won. Now what?
Join us on Saturday, May 16 for a Grassroots Organizing Forum on President Obama’s agenda – sponsored by Organizing for America-Massachusetts (OFA MA).
– Join local Obama volunteers, organizers, expert panelists, and Mitch Stewart, national director of Organizing for America (OFA).
– Learn how you can influence national and statewide public policy.
– Give your input into the direction of OFA.
– Hear from experts on the issues President Obama has placed at the center of his administration’s agenda: energy, health care and education.
– Best of all, leave with a concrete plan of action for organizing your friends and neighbors in your own community.Lunch will be provided. Space is limited, so please sign up right away!
See you there.
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amberpaw says
And, really, there is no substitute for hands on work and involvement.
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p>I don’t believe that “government” can do it all – and rediscovering and rebuilding a sense of community will be critical to the well being of our cities and towns and citizens.
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p>I wish there was valuable, useful, hands on work for every kid of sufficient age and understanding this summer – and the kind of work shown in this article is just fine.
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p>Caring about one another, and assisting one another in a hopeful way is far more productive than demonizing and excluding.