Wednesday, December 9, 2015

News from the Franklin Neighbor Brigade

From Linda Gagnon, Franklin chapter leader of the Neighbor Brigade:
"Franklin Neighbor Brigade (NB) is active in the community presently operating with 203 volunteers. 
With varying month's of busyness, the brigade handled close to 300 requests this year. Additionally, there have been many extra moments that volunteers went above and beyond for their neighbors. What has been heart warming, is the giving focus especially during the holidays and the extra love to check in on recipients after they have moved out of crisis and adjusting to what we have called "the new normal". 
The illustration below shows the kinds of crisis NB takes part in. 
activity breakdown across the full Neighbor Brigade
activity breakdown across the full Neighbor Brigade

"Across the Neighbor Brigade network, we have served 3,210 requests for the year! 
We celebrate the impact this has brought to many of our recipient lives including our volunteers who often share like the following statement 
"I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate being a volunteer for Neighbor Brigade. The feeling that I get when dropping off a meal, a note, and a little extra cheer has left a mark on me. It has been a great experience for me and also for my children."


If you want to help with the Franklin Neighbor Brigade, visit their webpage
http://www.neighborbrigade.org/1-public/chapters/?chapter=FranklinMA


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Newsletter

December 2015

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Director's Letter

As Neighbor Brigade celebrates our fifth anniversary in 2015, we couldn't be prouder of how far we've come since Pam Manikas Washek first harnessed the power of "neighbors helping neighbors" in 2010. From one small band of Wayland neighbors stepping forward with meals, rides, home visits, pet care and more for families in crisis, Neighbor Brigade now boasts 5,000 volunteers in 29 chapters across eastern Massachusetts from Charlestown and Needham to North Attleboro and West Bridgewater. Our chapters not only step forward year-round in times of immediate crisis, but as you will see below many of our chapters have initiated gift-collections and food drives for families and individuals that need a little extra support over the holidays. These spontaneous acts of kindness by our chapters - over and above our core mission - give us further resolve to continue strengthening Neighbor Brigade for many years to come.
We are at an important junction for the organization. In the first half of 2016 we hope to launch new chapters across Massachusetts and beyond, broadening our service area to help neighbors in need. But to do this we need your help. With each new chapter funding is even more critical to sustain and grow our programs: Donations support our software platform, chapter leader support and outreach materials, staffing, and other necessities down to office supplies and technical support. Your donation to our upcoming annual appeal will ensure the continuation of Pam Washek's vision for the growth of Neighbor Brigade as a household name.
We are grateful to the individuals and corporation that stepped forward to support our Pam's Run event back in October, and we hope you consider a renewed gift this holiday season to keep our programs running at full speed.
Wishing you happy and healthy holidays,
Stephanie Lawrence

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Neighbor Brigade
P.O. Box 248
Lexington, MA 02420
781.325.8580

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