Small ways that you can make a big difference for neighborhood nonprofits
MAKE A PURCHASE …
… at Northlake Beauty Salon, 10233 E. Northwest Highway. The salon is selling 2010 calendars that benefit Golden Retriever of North Texas. The calendar features photos and stories of golden retrievers that have been helped by the volunteer organization, which is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of these dogs. All proceeds from calendar sales are used to defray veterinary expenses of the golden retrievers entering the rescue program. Calendars can also be purchased at goldenretrievers.org.
OR SPEND A FEW HOURS …
… assisting seniors in your neighborhood and helping the environment to boot. The Senior Source has launched a new “Boomer Green Teams” initiative to connect volunteers with projects that address environmental issues. Senior Source needs volunteers Jan. 9 and Jan. 18 to go out into the community and show Dallas seniors ways to both use less energy and save money by making the switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). For more information, contact Boomer Green Teams coordinator Susan Grundy at 214.525.6134 or grundy@theseniorsource.org.
Know of ways that neighbors can spend time, attend an event, or purchase or donate something to benefit a neighborhood nonprofit? Email your suggestion to launch@advocatemag.com.
