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Subject: Helping Hands eNewsletter: March 2010
Date: Thu, March 18, 2010 8:41 pm
Helping Hands eNewsletter
In This Issue
Calendar & Events
Monkey Helper News
Ways to Get Involved
In the Spotlight
About Us
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Take Action!
Donate [
LINK 1]
Build your own online fundraiser [
Link 2~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Facebook!
Find us on Facebook!
Facebook image [
Link 3]
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Join Our List
Join Our Mailing List [http://visitor.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1102110388814]
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Contact Us
Helping Hands:Monkey Helpers for the Disabled, Inc.
541 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02134
617.787.4419
www.monkeyhelpers.org [
Link 4]
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March 2010
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Hi,
Now that the fun of St. Patrick's Day is winding down, we are getting excited about
Red Sox spring training and our April 24th Red Sox Event. We know the team is starting
to gear up, so be sure to buy your tickets [
Link 5]
and help us cheer them on as they take on the Baltimore Orioles. For more detailed
information see our Calendar & Events section of the newsletter.
Speaking of training, we would like to introduce you to Samantha, one of our monkeys
training here in Boston. Read Monkey College News to learn more about her.
Additionally, Webster, one of our fully trained monkey helpers has recently become
quite the star. He and recipient Marine Corporal Tim Jeffers were highlighted in
a recent edition of People Magazine. If you missed the print issue you can read
the online version here [
Link 6].
We know that it is thanks to supporters like you that these wonderful partnerships
are created. We truly appreciate it!
~ The staff and monkeys at Helping Hands ~
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Calendar & Events
Behind the Scenes Tour
Date: Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Cost: $30/ticket
So, what DO monkeys do at Monkey College? Find out and meet the amazing trainers
with a behind-the-scenes tour of the college and a live demo of a monkey enjoying
bath time! Enjoy light snacks and refreshments and learn all about the school.
Tickets are limited- to order yours contact Noelle at (617) 787-4419 ext. 105 or
via email at noellel[bat]monkeyhelpers.org .
Boston Red Sox Game- Tickets on sale now
Date: Saturday, April 24th, 2010
Reception time: 4:30pm - 7:00pm
First pitch: 7:10pm
Location: An Tua Nua, 835 Beacon Street, Boston
Cost: $125
Help us raise $20,000 in support of our Training and Placement Program. $125 ticket
includes a Red Sox game ticket, great pre-game reception, food, drink tickets, silent
auction, and raffle tickets! To buy your ticket or sponsor this event click here
[,
Link 7].
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Monkey College News
Meet Our Monkeys: Samantha
Samantha is one of Helping Hands' rising stars. She has been working very hard with
her trainer Allsyon to prepare for the day when she gets the chance to change a
person's life. Currently she is in the mid level of training, called the B room.
This is where she is focuses on learning how to scratch an itch on a person's face
and works on her potty training. She has also recently been learning to flip the
correct light switch when there are more than one next to each other. She is a
loyal girl who will do great in a home where she will get lots of love and affection.
To make a contribution to help fund a monkey in training like Samantha please visit
our website [
Link 8].
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Ways to Get Involved
Red Sox Committee Volunteers Needed
We're looking for volunteers to help our Red Sox Committee for the 5th Annual Red
Sox Fundraiser on April 24, 2010. This is a great opportunity to meet friends and
help others. Sign up today! For more information click here [
Link 8].
AmEx Members Give Program
Have leftover points on your credit card? Redeem your American Express Membership
Reward Points in increments of 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, and higher and AmEx will give
Helping Hands $10 for every 1,000 points you donate. To access this site, click
here [
Link 9].
Remember every dollar counts and we always appreciate the support of our generous
donors.
Shaws Community Rewards Program
Shaws is proud to offer the Community Rewards program, giving back to non-profit
organization one shopping cart at a time.
Now, by shopping with your Shaws Rewards Card on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday,
you can earn money for up to four of your favorite non-profitorganizations and
Helping Hands is on the list! Just link your Shaws card number with the HH logo
online here [
Link 10]
and use Helping Hands' account #49001021418.
Become a Giving Circle Leader
Looking for an easy way to get friends and family involved with our program? By
becoming an online Giving Circle Leader you can create your own fundraising page.
We have done most of the work- all you need to do is fill in your name and goals
and then send it to your email list. To sign up for this program click here [
Link 11].
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In the Spotlight...
Volunteer of the Month Q&A
Name: Pat Sheets
Occupation: Adoption Coordinator
MSPCA
How did you learn about Helping Hands?
Being a life long Boston resident, I knew that Helping Hands has always been one
of the more unique facilities in our city. I became more aware of their work during
my employment at Zoo New England. It wasn't until I had a close call on my motorcycle
and walked away without a scratch that I decided it was time to help.
Did you have any pet's growing up? Do you have any pets now?
As a kid growing up we always had several German Shepherds in the house. My Dad
had been a handler during the war and did some private training after, so it just
seemed normal to always be surrounded by several beautiful dogs. Since I have spent
the past nine years working at the MSPCA Adoption Center, a lot of homeless animals
have found a place with me including dogs, cats, parrots, turtles, guinea pigs,
and a ferret. There is always room for more though.
What are you currently working on at Helping Hands?
I am working with Noelle as a member of the Red Sox Event Committee. We are in the
process of securing sponsorships and donations, as well as selling tickets. I also
participated in the 30th Anniversary in October.
Why is volunteering important to you?
I help because helping is a good thing. It's what we all should do.
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About Us
Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers for the Disabled, is a national 501 (c) 3 organization
and member of Independent Charities of America. We place specially trained capuchin
monkeys with individuals living with severe mobility impairments. Relying on private
contributions, Helping Hands provides our service animals and their lifetime support
free of charge.
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Comments? Suggestions?
We want
to hear from you! Please contact Noelle Lafasciano at noellel[bat]monkeyhelpers.org
or call 617.787.4419 x105.
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Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers for the Disabled | 541 Cambridge Street | Boston | MA | 02134
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