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p8ntballer73
12-10-2004, 12:33 PM
I am putting together some charity work to help out our Seniors in the DFW area. This is mainly for those Seniors living in Richardson. I have contacted and met with the two main organizers of the Network of Community Ministries in Richardson to discuss what we, as a paintball community, could do to offer our help with the never ending need for Seniors in the area.

I discussed helping with repairing code violations at homes in Richardson. This includes simple work that we could perform to help out our older community, such as triming bushes, mowing lawns, cleaning landscaping, sanding and painting the exterior of homes, fixing damages fences, etc. These are simple repairs for you and I, but for a Senior these sometimes are too difficult or costly for them to perform.

This would greatly help out our community and give a better view of the participants of our sport.

I want to organize a day or a weekend that we can dedicate to helping this organization and the Seniors in need.

I would love to get a large amount of volunteers that would give up one weekend of play to help out.

Please respond to either this post or direct to me.

Also, I have approached Starbucks Coffee about this service and they may be able to offer some assistance to the Network or supply coffee to wake us up.

Here is a little information about the Network of Ministries in Richardson (Their Vision Statement):
The NETWORK of Community Ministries, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3)-community service agency supported by a coalition of businesses, religious, civic and social organizations and individuals. Its purpose is to respond to human need by giving short-term assistance with the goal of helping individuals achieve long-term independence. This is accomplished by offering charitable assistance to persons in need primarily in the Richardson Independent School District, by providing a sense of self-respect and responsibility to them and by functioning to alert and educate the larger community on issues that affect those in need. Network provides food, medical and financial assistance, temporary shelter, clothing and much more. It also provides the emotional support and guidance needed to instill hope for a better tomorrow.

Members of the Network include churches, synagogues, religious groups, civic and social organizations.

Sometimes it is good to give your time to someone else in need.

THANKS FOR READING AND HOPEFULLY SOME OF YOU WILL HELP OUT!

Boston
01-10-2005, 04:24 PM
hmm definitly willing to give back for a good name... post up details i'm in denton area i just moved here from boston ... private message me or post and i'll get some more people..

p8ntballer73
01-10-2005, 07:08 PM
Here is more concrete information about the volunteer work:

This Sunday, January 16th

Time: 9:30AM - 3:00PM (or until finished)
Meeting: At this point we will be meeting at the Network at 741 S. Sherman St. Richardson TX 75081 (Mapquest= NETWORK (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&address=741+South+Sherman+Street&city=Richardson&state=TX&zipcode=75081))

The meeting place may change so I will repost that immediately when I am aware of any change!

THE WORK:
The removal of a wood fencing and the installation of 15 metal fence posts. This will include digging the holes. If the weather permits the installation of the posts. If not it will just be the removal of the old wood fencing. Unfortunately we will be unable to install the rest of the fencing since the posts will need to set before we can perform any more work. This will be a project for another group or a later date if some of you would like to volunteer to complete the project.

The owners of this home are senior citizens. The husband used to be a handyman that could have done this work himself until a severe back injury occured and left him extremely hunched over. His daughter and he installed a portion of the fence and he ended up in the hospital from the work. This is a great cause.

There is another home that also has a fence repair needed. This only involves the installation of two metal fence posts and then later repairing the existing fence section that fell. We may only be involved with removing the existing concrete from the ground and installing the two metal fence poles. This will be contingent on how many volunteers we receive.

In addition the Network has a large amount of food that needs to be sorted. This may also be a job that can be done depending on the number of volunteers that actually show up this Sunday.

In the event that you will not be able to make it to the meeting place and have to meet later at the location, please message me or post what time you can arrive and I will email you directions to the homes.

I am looking forwward to meeting you all and hope that this day goes great for everyone!

THANKS ALL!

Please post or email me any questions!!!

Boston
01-11-2005, 02:46 PM
if i have the day off im definitly down.... i was thinking about wearing my jersey add a lil fun to it lol

p8ntballer73
01-11-2005, 04:16 PM
I hope you can make it!

Starbucks will be serving coffee that morning for us.

p8ntballer73
01-14-2005, 10:02 PM
There has been a change of meeting place. I will private message you the new address.

Boston
01-15-2005, 10:15 AM
as i figured turns out i have to do a double tomorro errgg and i had friday and today off...

p8ntballer73
01-16-2005, 08:47 AM
as i figured turns out i have to do a double tomorro errgg and i had friday and today off...

That is understandable. There will be other opportunities if this goes well today. Hope to see you at one or in the game.

Take care!

Boston
01-16-2005, 11:32 AM
of course!! well hope you touch alot of people in the community... and i could reallly use a starbucks coffee right now erg

p8ntballer73
01-16-2005, 11:37 PM
Here is a little pic of the groupt that helped out today!

Boston
01-17-2005, 03:39 PM
sweet dude had a descent group out

ttiger68cal
01-30-2005, 01:44 AM
say let me know on anymore charity work to help out the seniors cause i would definitely be down for that anything to help the sport out im only home on limmited times so if i can make it then ill be there by the way name is Travis

p8ntballer73
06-23-2005, 09:58 AM
say let me know on anymore charity work to help out the seniors cause i would definitely be down for that anything to help the sport out im only home on limmited times so if i can make it then ill be there by the way name is Travis

Sorry it took me this long to respond. I have been busy with life. Definitely I will let you know when I can arrange another charity event.