Help Save ,Marine Life Threatened by the Oil Spill!


BigTent, Hands On Network and the Cape Fear Volunteer Center, is very excited to announce our new partnership with Cloud B. We are partnering with Cloud B and the Audubon Nature Institute to help saves animals stranded and injured by the oil spill crisis in the Gulf of Mexico.

There are three easy ways to help through our website:

1. Donate $1 with the click of a button

2. Donate $5 with your Cloud B purchase

3. Share this opportunity to support the Gulf Coast through Facebook and Twitter

By taking one of the actions above, Cloud B will make a donation on your behalf to the Louisiana Marina Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program.

To learn more about this new campaign, please visit http://www.bigtent.com/promo/cloudbaudubon





About Cloud B

Cloud B is an innovative designer of award-winning sleep products for children of all ages. Cloud B’s Twilight Sea Turtle, Gentle Giraffe, Sleep Sheep, and other high-quality products are helping children sleep peacefully and healthfully the world over.

About Audubon Nature Institute

Audubon Nature Institute is a family of nine museums and parks dedicated to nature. The Institute serves as an educational resource, an environmental guardian, a leader in economic development, and a venue for family entertainment.

                
Hosted by Kids Voting NC and

 

Voice Your Choice Video Contest! NC high school and college students Grab your camera and create a 30 second video telling why voting is important to you. Videos must be Nonpartisan and Kid friendly (rated G)
Awards for winning videos.

ew Horizons: Abundant Living for Body, Mind and Spirit



An ongoing support group meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6-8 pm. at 4702 S. College,( Global River,back building). We join to learn about various wellness topics and share time with others seeking optimum health. There is no charge and is open to everyone as a FREE community service.

Scheduled Topics ( subject to change)

July 13:: Alkaline/acid balance-Key to Health

August 10: Emotion and Mind Wellness, Film: Making a Killing (psychotropic drug expose)

September 14: The Body Electric and Vital Oxygen Needs: Bio-Oxidative Therapies

October 12: How God Changes Your Brain: Meditation/ Journalling & Health

November 9; Detoxification: How to Rid Your Body of Toxins and Waste

December 14: No Lecture Come Party with Us! Potluck...bring a healthy dish to share!

Shop online at over 350 stores like Barnes & Noble, Gap, Office Max, 1-800-Flowers, REI, Orbitz, and more at www.buyforcharity.com/charity-mall! Or go to www.buyforcharity.com and click CHARITY MALL. Up to 40% of each purchase will benefit us if you select our organization as your cause of choice. So anytime you buy online, whether you are looking for Airline Tickets, Computers, Flowers, Clothes, Music, or anything else... Buy For Charity at the Buy For Charity Mall. You can also save money on your own purchases by using their great Coupons & Specials.

Cape Fear Volunteer Center Director, Annie Anthony, sits on Community Engagement sub committee of the Blue Ribbon Commission's Youth Enrichment Zone. The Cape Fear Volunteer Center is dedicated to the at risk youth of Southeastern North Carolina, and working with the non-profits of the region. Partnering with the Commission to reduce youth violence and engage 4000 volunteeers is a natural partnersip. The following article outlines what the target mission and vision of the Mayor Bill Saffo, District Attorney Ben David, Reverend Robert Campbell, and Strategic Director Tufanna Thomas highlighted at the press conference for the community on April 21, 2010. To get involved go to 1800volunteer.org or call 392-8180 all help and participation from the business, church, non-profit and community at large is welcome.

Celebrate National Volunteer Week

What would you do for a neighbor in need? It’s the simple gestures such as mowing a lawn or preparing a meal that mean so much to families facing difficult challenges. Since 2001, North Carolina’s military families have been challenged again and again.

Cape Fear Volunteer Center to host 5K / 10K / Fun Walk 2011
On Saturday, April 2nd in Mayfaire at Try Sports Field, Cape Fear Volunteer Center will be holding the 2nd Annual Cape Fear Volunteer Center/Big Buddy 5K/10K/Fun Walk to benefit the Big Buddy program.

MOTIVATE. CELEBRATE. NOMINATE.

First Annual Serve America Volunteer Leader Award
Honoring the Legacy of Senator Edward M. Kennedy

News Corporation offers to match cash donations for Haiti! See details in article below.