Publicity for Ardsley Cares Day!

We have received some press for our event!

The Rivertowns Enterprise (9.18.09)

Committee Organizes A Day of Giving Back

The Journal News (9.24.09)

Ardsley Cares to launch project to help Westchester families and kids

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Why Volunteer?

Why volunteer?

Stephen Covey, who wrote The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families, writes, "Can you imagine anything more energizing, more unifying, more filled with satisfaction than working with members of your family to accomplish something that really makes a difference in the world?"

Ardsley parents recognize the benefits of volunteering and the importance of teaching our children to be community and service oriented. Children who volunteer early in life are more likely to continue to volunteer later in life. Volunteering can help children develop life skills and earn great recommendations for future employment or college applications.

But, from a kids perspective, why volunteer? Here are some points that can help you motivate your child to join you in a family volunteering project. Family Volunteering is an opportunity to:

1. Make a difference and help others less fortunate than ourselves

2. Make new friends and have fun

3. Work as a team to accomplish something we could not do by ourselves

4. Use our skills and talents in a way that contribute to the community

5. Learn new skills with the support of your family and friends

Welcome to Ardsley Cares!

Our Mission Statement:

Ardsley, New York

Reaching Out

Donating Time

Service with a Smile

Learning to Give

Eager to Help

Yes, We Care!

Community Based

Actions Speak Louder than Words

Respectful of Others' Needs

Everyone Involved

Stand Tall While Helping Others

ARDSLEY CARES DAY-SATURDAY OCTOBER 10, 2009

Location of Ardsley Cares Day event:

Ardsley High School

300 Farm Road, Ardsley

Schedule:

9:30a.m. - Kick Off Event (coffee, juice, donuts)

10:00 a.m. - We will have the following speakers:

. Ardsley Mayor Jay Leon

. Ardsley Superintendent Dr. Charles Khoury

. Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins

10:3o a.m. - Families disperse to volunteer events

Volunteer Events

Here is the list of volunteer activities that you can volunteer for:

Food Bank For Westchester
http://www.foodbankforwestchester.org/

Location: Millwood, New York
Age of participants: all ages
Time required: return by 1:30 p.m.
What it involves: Join us at the Food Bank where we will help sort food items that are distributed to shelters throughout Westchester County and receive a tour of the facilities.

Event Overview of Food Bank for Westchester


Prepare/Deliver Meals for the Homeless and Individuals
Location: Ardsley High School
Age of participants: all ages
Time required: 1-2 hours flexible
What it involves: Help prepare sandwiches and pack bags of food. Fun activities for all ages -the youngest kids can fill bags and make drawings.

Making Meals Event Overview

Note: We would also welcome contributions of fresh food for bagged lunches (list available).

List of Food Donations Wishlist

Participate in Midnight Run (High school students only as this requires a 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. delivery in NYC)

Event Overview of Midnight Run


Clothing Drive For Families in Need

Location: Ardsley High School
Age of participants: all ages
Time required: 2-3 hours flexible
What it involves: Join us as we collect, sort and/or deliver gently used clothing.

Event Overview of Clothing Drive

Andrus Children's Center
http://www.andruschildren.org/

Location: Homefield Bowling Center in Yonkers
Age of participants: all ages
Time required: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
What it involves: Share your family's warmth with children with special needs unable to be at home with their own families through a morning of bowling, lunch and laughter. Andrus will provide staff and transportation for their children.

Cost: Nominal cost of approximately $10 for the Andrus child plus your family costs.

Andrus Event Overview

Ardsley Clean-Up
Location: Start at Ardsley High School
Age of participants: all ages
Time required: 1-2 hours flexible
What it involves: Work with your family and friends to help make the streets and parks in our own community beautiful.

Ardsley Clean-Up Event Overview

(This event is contingent on filling the above events.)

When and Where to Sign Up to Participate

1. Please send your email address, phone number and which top 3 volunteer events you would be interested in to: ArdsleyCares@gmail.com .

You can download the Ardsley Cares Day RSVP FORM here:

PRINT RSVP FORM

Co-Chairs of Ardsley Cares Committee

The Co-Chairs of the Ardsley Cares Committee are:

Meeghan Prunty Edelstein
Email: Meeghan1231@gmail.com


If you have any questions, please email: ArdsleyCares@gmail.com .

If you cannot volunteer

If you cannot participate on Ardsley Cares Day -we could still use your help!

For Preparing Bagged Meals for Homeless Families and Individuals.

We would welcome contributions of fresh food for bagged lunches:

List of Food Donations Wishlist

For the Clothing Drive for Families in Need:

We will be collecting gently used children's clothing (from infant to 18 years old) and Fall/Winter clothes for Men and Women.

CLOTHING CURBSIDE DROP-OFF:

On Ardsley Cares Day, you can drop-off clothing curbside from 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.. Follow the signs to where you can drop them off. No need to park.

STAFF HELPERS WANTED

If you cannot participate in any of our events, we could use your help on Ardsley Cares Day. We would love some help behind the scenes, eg. putting up signage etc. If you are interested, please email ArdsleyCares@gmail.com and put in the heading -"Staff Helper."