Homeless http://34.192.66.94/ en Hats to Our Health http://34.192.66.94/project/hats-our-health <span>Hats to Our Health</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Helpertunity participates as part of Walden University's Global Day of Service, held annually in early October.  Helpertunity offers an adaptive alternative to the other Worldwide One-Day event offerings, by providing a self-paced and online / distance-participation option.</p> <p><img alt="Making hats" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4170adf7-b81b-4923-b005-431ae6fd6552" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_1925.jpg" /></p> <p>In order to create awareness and advocacy for independent and online volunteerism, and to encourage live local participants to use their talents to care for the needs of local homeless persons, Helpertunity hosted training sessions to instruct volunteers how to make handmade hats. Hats were the handmade item most requested  by our homeless and mobile outreach participants.</p> <p><img alt="Handing out hats" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="14728b5a-2ec7-471c-b796-984a43c9a1e0" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_1927.jpg" /></p> <p>Helpertunity's founder taught live classes to participants at local craft stores, and hosted public tutoring sessions at local cafe's, known for supporting meet-ups in the community.</p> <p><img alt="Blankets and hats" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="695101cf-e489-4072-80e1-a4531f0059c6" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_1933.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="More blankets" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a85698ff-bac4-4246-ae67-8795a9080ded" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_1860.jpg" /></p> <p>Following introductory and practice-stitch classes, live students were invited to create hats to share with those in need.</p> <p><img alt="Working hard" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="47dbf54e-281b-4903-b5b4-09a53c43c661" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_1883.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="Making hats" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a819ea5f-db25-4252-a951-ad86a2ecc041" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_1885.jpg" /></p> <p>Meanwhile, participants from Helpertunity's Online Classes also took their time and set their own pace to prepare for the Global Day of Service Event.   </p> <p><img alt="Finished hats and scarves" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="bb530896-353b-4a01-a84b-8d03be54cf90" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/280.jpg" /></p> <p>Online and Community participants, including elderly and disabled persons, made a total of 50 hats, which were presented to the WRCC, a Shelter for Women &amp; Children, and Compassion Corner, a Homeless Services Drop-In Center, both located in Downtown Orlando.  Items were delivered and distributed just before the winter Holidays, when cold weather had just begun to reach the Central Florida area.</p> <p><img alt="Hat for Global Service Day" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d1eccac0-5ff5-481f-852a-63c25a83d91b" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_1928.jpg" /></p> <p>Helpertunity plans to continue this community-awareness and outreach effort as an annual event, and will continue to prepare for the "One Day" initiative based on a flexible timeline, in order to meet the adaptive needs of those who are unable to participate in a live and strenuous volunteer event, or who are only able to volunteer at a distance.  </p> <p><img alt="Hats in all sizes" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2430a2bb-b268-4914-a485-312df77367e6" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/185.jpg" /></p> <p>By request, the patterns for this year include simple to advanced hand-made Lanyard-Pouches; small amulet bags worn around the neck, and used to keep personal items secure, in reach, yet out of sight; for safety.</p> <p><img alt="Owls" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="79403d50-9aa1-4a64-bedc-a393e363f11c" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Karen%27s%20Owls.jpg" /></p> <p>If you would like to support the efforts of our Community and Online Care-Crafting Volunteers, or you would like to host Helpertunity's Global Day of Service Outreach &amp; Education Table, please contact Helpertunity today.  Direct contributions to help with this ongoing project should be made to Helpertunity, with "Global Day of Service" clearly marked in the memo section of your check or online donation.  </p> <p><strong>To participate online in this year's Global Day of Service Event as Part of Helpertunity, Link to <a href="http://crochet-it.wikispaces.com/">http://crochet-it.wikispaces.com</a> for tutorials, patterns, and details.</strong></p></div> <span><span lang="" about="/users/storres4365" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">storres4365</span></span> <span>Thu, 02/09/2023 - 16:47</span> <div class="field field--name-field-project-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Project Type</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/advocacyawareness" hreflang="en">Advocacy/Awareness</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/creative-expressive" hreflang="en">Creative Expressive</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/education" hreflang="en">Education</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/outreachsupport" hreflang="en">Outreach/Support</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/recreation" hreflang="en">Recreation</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/therapeutic" hreflang="en">Therapeutic</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-target-population field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Target Population</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/community" hreflang="en">Community</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/disabled" hreflang="en">Disabled</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/elderly" hreflang="en">Elderly</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/homeless" hreflang="en">Homeless</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-city field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">City</div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/1" hreflang="en">Altamonte Springs</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-state field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">State</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/state/florida" hreflang="en">Florida</a></div> </div> </div> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 21:47:56 +0000 storres4365 50 at http://34.192.66.94 For Our Veterans http://34.192.66.94/project/our-veterans <span>For Our Veterans</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>When Chanda first met Helpertunity, she enjoyed our games and social events so much, that she decided to volunteer and spread the joy to others in her community.  From serving Orlando's Homeless, to visiting the nearby Nursing Home, to starting a program to help Veterans in her neighborhood, Chanda has inspired Helpertunity as much as we first inspired her!</p> <p><img alt="At the table" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="89ae2cf5-3a75-43e2-bd2d-b8774113f6c1" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/072_0.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="Our Hero" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="728b1bbc-ba4b-40f8-a808-efefc565ed6b" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/089_1.jpg" /></p> <p>Helpertunity has carried on Chanda's inspiring work for America's Military Heroes by contributing Activity Resources to local elder care facilities in honor of Veteran's Day:</p> <p><img alt="Our Veterans" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b21ee51c-faeb-4ed3-a71d-3d7c518506db" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/veterans.jpg" /></p> <p><strong>Tax-Deductible Donations made to Helpertunity, on behalf of this project, should be marked clearly in the memo line with "Volunteering for Veterans"  </strong></p> </div> <span><span lang="" about="/users/storres4365" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">storres4365</span></span> <span>Thu, 02/09/2023 - 18:34</span> <div class="field field--name-field-project-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Project Type</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/elective-education-programs" hreflang="en">Elective Education Programs</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/fundraising" hreflang="en">Fundraising</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/outreachsupport" hreflang="en">Outreach/Support</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/recreation" hreflang="en">Recreation</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/therapeutic" hreflang="en">Therapeutic</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-target-population field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Target Population</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/community" hreflang="en">Community</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/disabled" hreflang="en">Disabled</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/elderly" hreflang="en">Elderly</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/homeless" hreflang="en">Homeless</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-city field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">City</div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/5" hreflang="en">Orlando</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-state field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">State</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/state/florida" hreflang="en">Florida</a></div> </div> </div> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:34:37 +0000 storres4365 55 at http://34.192.66.94 Heritage Helpers http://34.192.66.94/project/heritage-helpers <span>Heritage Helpers</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Helpertunity's Volunteers have been hard at work bringing generations together, while honoring history and diversity; by providing creative recreational resources for fun and life-skills education.</p> <p><img alt="Games" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e399aee5-338b-4821-b5e5-bda665cc8c5a" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_0691.jpg" /></p> <p>Volunteers have set up rubber-band target ranges, created craft kits, and provided premium recreation supplies to summer camps which offer specialty-electives in "Science &amp; Nature" as well as "Frontier Skills" and "Heritage Arts" to a wide variety of youth.  </p> <p>The program currently reaches nearly 1000 children, between the ages of 4-17, every Summer.  One camp that Helpertunity sponsors is also specially staffed with sign-language interpreters, and hosts groups of hearing-impaired children, while another reaches out with their "Shining Stars" camp for children with disabilities.</p> <p><img alt="" height="480" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/projects/IMG_3061.jpg" width="480" /><img alt="Crafting in the past" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f742dd5c-6e47-43d0-ba4a-ef1ca628e3e9" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_3061.jpg" /></p> <p>In honor of the legacy and knowledge which our country's elders  share with America's Pioneers &amp;  International Church Missionaries, Helpertunity's "Heritage Helpers" recently bridged the gap between one elder's dream to create minion-puppets for children; and assisted a camp's staff and teens to earn service-hours while completing a creative craft with an important story and a purpose:</p> <p><img alt="" height="375" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/intergenerational.jpg" width="480" /><img alt="Generations" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7d249cb0-1a6a-4a1b-8679-436082b6560a" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/intergenerational.jpg" /></p> <p>To help support this Activity-Adoption Project for Summer Youth Programs; mark your contributions to this organization with "Heritage Helpers" and send them to Helpertunity, PO Box 1956, Apopka, FL 32704, or Donate to Helpertunity online using our secure Pay-Pal Link.   To be a part of our Heritage Helpers "Kit Creation Team" - Please contact Eileen directly at 407-234-4768.</p> <p><img alt="" height="419" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/puppets%202.jpg" width="480" /><img alt="Making Puppets" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="10f77a31-a5eb-47a1-a4ce-8a32cc58b993" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/puppets%202.jpg" /></p> <p>To Find out more about the "Adopted" Youth-Camps which offer programs using resources provided or up-cycled by Helpertunity's Volunteers, click on the links below:</p> <p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160322194502/http://www.campnotredame.com/">www.campnotredame.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160322194502/http://www.campithiel.org/">www.campithiel.org</a></p> <p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160322194502/http://www.campeder.org/">www.campeder.org</a></p> <p><img alt="" height="480" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/IMG_6278_1.jpg" width="360" /></p> <p>To submit your Youth Camp or Center to be added to Helpertunity's Youth Program-Adoption List, Contact Eileen directly at 407-234-4768.</p> </div> <span><span lang="" about="/users/storres4365" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">storres4365</span></span> <span>Thu, 02/09/2023 - 18:39</span> <div class="field field--name-field-project-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Project Type</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/creative-expressive" hreflang="en">Creative Expressive</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/education" hreflang="en">Education</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/elective-education-programs" hreflang="en">Elective Education Programs</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/intergenerational" hreflang="en">Intergenerational</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/legacy" hreflang="en">Legacy</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/outreachsupport" hreflang="en">Outreach/Support</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/recreation" hreflang="en">Recreation</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/therapeutic" hreflang="en">Therapeutic</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-target-population field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Target Population</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/community" hreflang="en">Community</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/disabled" hreflang="en">Disabled</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/elderly" hreflang="en">Elderly</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/homeless" hreflang="en">Homeless</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/youthteenyoungadult" hreflang="en">Youth/Teen/YoungAdult</a></div> </div> </div> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:39:52 +0000 storres4365 57 at http://34.192.66.94 Inspiring Local Artists http://34.192.66.94/project/inspiring-local-artists <span>Inspiring Local Artists</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Any time is the right time to discover a new talent or interest!  </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <figure role="group"><img alt="A participant learns jewelry making as a healthy way to relax and socialize in the evenings" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e412a848-93c5-4a2f-ab83-fdf3fb473c0e" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/A%20participant%20learns%20jewelry%20making%20as%20a%20healthy%20way%20to%20relax%20and%20socialize%20in%20the%20evenings.jpg" /><figcaption>A participant learns jewelry-making as a healthy way to relax and socialize in the evenings</figcaption></figure><p> </p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>People cope with the challenges of life in many different ways, and for some, that means using their free time to be creative.   For Helpertunity's Founder &amp; President, Eileen Callejas, that includes making the opportunity to share her love of teaching art, and pass on her business school experience, with other women who are on life's journey of twists and turns and unexpected challenges.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <figure role="group"><img alt="A participant recalls being taught how to crochet as a way to unwind after a long day" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="72960a5e-a3a2-48ec-9a0d-434c6ce7c11a" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/A%20participant%20recalls%20being%20taught%20how%20to%20crochet%20as%20a%20way%20to%20unwind%20after%20a%20long%20day.jpg" /><figcaption>A participant recalls being taught how to crochet as a way to unwind after a long day</figcaption></figure><p> </p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>From crochet to crafts, to micro-business and marketing skills, women through the ages have relied on creative cottage-industry ideas to help them get by during tough times, or merely get inspired after a difficult day.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <figure role="group"><img alt="Social crafting can become a relaxed gathering where other valuable communication and supportive-ness can often take place" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="744b27b8-a1d7-4f15-95f8-3f5fce70bc66" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Social%20crafting%20can%20become%20a%20relaxed%20gathering%20where%20other%20valuable%20communication%20and%20supportiveness%20can%20often%20take%20place.jpg" /><figcaption>Social crafting can become a relaxed gathering where other valuable communication and supportive-ness can often take place</figcaption></figure><p> </p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Creativity and cottage-crafting is a skill that can serve a woman great value at any age; it can generate pocket money when one is young, clear the mind of stress when one is an adult, and offer purpose and pass the days as one begins to slow down and reflect on a life well-lived.  </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <figure role="group"><img alt="Sharing an artistic talent can be a rewarding way for one generation to show care for another genertaion" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6918a0b1-5cda-4dcc-b157-06f6fdfcca0b" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Sharing%20an%20artistic%20talent%20can%20be%20a%20rewarding%20way%20for%20one%20generation%20to%20show%20care%20for%20another%20genertaion.jpg" /><figcaption>Sharing an artistic talent can be a rewarding way for one generation to show care for another generation</figcaption></figure><p> </p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>To support the efforts of Inspiring Entrepreneurs, and to provide them with the resources to discover new talents and provide seed-capital for their creative micro-entrepreneurial endeavors, please mark your contribution to Helpertunity with "Inspiring Entrepreneurs" written clearly in the memo section of your check or online donation.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div> <span><span lang="" about="/users/storres4365" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">storres4365</span></span> <span>Thu, 02/09/2023 - 19:06</span> <div class="field field--name-field-project-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Project Type</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/creative-expressive" hreflang="en">Creative Expressive</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/elective-education-programs" hreflang="en">Elective Education Programs</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/fundraising" hreflang="en">Fundraising</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/intergenerational" hreflang="en">Intergenerational</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/recreation" hreflang="en">Recreation</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/therapeutic" hreflang="en">Therapeutic</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-target-population field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Target Population</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/disabled" hreflang="en">Disabled</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/elderly" hreflang="en">Elderly</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/homeless" hreflang="en">Homeless</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/youthteenyoungadult" hreflang="en">Youth/Teen/YoungAdult</a></div> </div> </div> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:06:41 +0000 storres4365 64 at http://34.192.66.94 Fiesta Foundation http://34.192.66.94/project/fiesta-foundation <span>Fiesta Foundation</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Gabriel Callejas, husband of Helpertunity's Founder Eileen Callejas, was the first business to step up and support Helpertunity's Mission, but it was not the first time the family restaurant owner had reached out to elderly, disabled, and homeless persons in his community.  </p> <p><img alt="Fiesta Candy " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8eba7047-3445-4174-a5c0-cccf11d917c9" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Fiesta%20Candy%20Donation%20Counter.jpg" /></p> <p>Gabriel is an outspoken advocate for the plight of child immigrants, migrant farmers, and disabled workers, and has been known to honor the requests of needy persons; seeking a volunteer tasks in exchange for a hot meal, from time to time.</p> <p><img alt="Fiesta Party" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="851a6a7a-4563-4e1f-8dc1-e81f20773954" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Camera%20Download%20Dec%2021%2C%202010%20334.jpg" /></p> <p>Gabriel's restaurants have hosted holiday banners made by homeless crafters, and have proudly displayed handmade items, produced by disabled persons and elderly nursing home residents, in their front counter-case.</p> <p><img alt="Candy sale" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="191a2710-ce65-4a03-a196-737def1d53cc" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_2803.jpg" /></p> <p>The small business owner continues to provide a source of ongoing support for the organization by accepting donations and offering candy at local register locations.  Such efforts not only provide a small stream of resources for the organization, but it also serve to advocate and educate about Helpertunity's work within the local community.</p> <p><img alt="More candy" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="da50a60d-293a-4cc1-bc57-216042317d64" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_2804_1.jpg" /></p> <p>Over the years; Gabriel's restaurants have provided classic Mexican treats to local shelters and elder care facilities, in celebration of Mexican holidays and fiestas, and have hosted educational sessions for Activity Professionals on the History, Culture, and traditions of Mexico and its People. </p> <p><img alt="Food for all" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7b52b7c1-2bec-4249-9e1c-961426ab06c9" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/IMG_2725.jpg" /></p> <p>La Fiesta Mexican Grill continues to provide catering services for events, and is proud to be an ongoing advocate, with Helpertunity, for Direct-Impact Seed-Philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility in the community. </p> <p>To provide counter space, project sponsorship, or other support for Helpertunity's efforts, through your neighborhood business or corporation, please contact Helpertunity directly at 407-234-4768 / <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160324134613/mailto:Eileen@Helpertunity.org">Eileen@Helpertunity.org</a>.  </p></div> <span><span lang="" about="/users/storres4365" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">storres4365</span></span> <span>Thu, 02/09/2023 - 19:12</span> <div class="field field--name-field-project-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Project Type</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/advocacyawareness" hreflang="en">Advocacy/Awareness</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/education" hreflang="en">Education</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/fundraising" hreflang="en">Fundraising</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/legacy" hreflang="en">Legacy</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/outreachsupport" hreflang="en">Outreach/Support</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-target-population field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Target Population</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/community" hreflang="en">Community</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/disabled" hreflang="en">Disabled</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/elderly" hreflang="en">Elderly</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/homeless" hreflang="en">Homeless</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-city field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">City</div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/3" hreflang="en">Longwood</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-state field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">State</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/state/florida" hreflang="en">Florida</a></div> </div> </div> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:12:58 +0000 storres4365 67 at http://34.192.66.94 Bottle Brick Builders Guild http://34.192.66.94/project/bottle-brick-builders-guild <span>Bottle Brick Builders Guild</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>In 2020 Helpertunity realized that all of its kit-packing projects were producing an excessive amount of plastic bags. So, the charity began looking for fun ways to recycle and upcycle waste plastics. Today, volunteers help hand pack plastic bottles with clean, dry plastic bags and wrappers. After turning these bottles into bricks they are used to make practical and decorative items. </p> <p><img alt="Theodora" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="5e2c0d85-59a6-4c31-96df-e7140a6ab749" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Theadoras%20Bottle%20People%20for%20the%20Parade%20shrink50.jpg" width="557" height="578" loading="lazy" /></p> <p> Our friends from AmeriCorps RSVP have been crocheting covered abstract bottle people. They are being made to adorn a planned parade float in the coming year.</p> <p><img alt="Gnome Bottle" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c3928829-4348-4c90-9977-49ff9e3fb6c4" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Gnome%20Bottle%20Covers%20at%20the%20Y.jpg" width="422" height="522" loading="lazy" /></p> <p>The bottle bricks have also been used to build obstacles, mazes and bot-ball arenas for creative cooperative team games with our friends from the Family Cafe Expo Events held in Orlando, Florida.</p> <p><img alt="Bot Ball" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="1e45331d-54d3-4ef3-a691-82da0f930391" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/bot%20ball%20mazes%20and%20obstacles%20shrank55.jpg" width="460" height="700" loading="lazy" /></p></div> <span><span lang="" about="/users/eileen" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Eileen</span></span> <span>Fri, 04/28/2023 - 15:40</span> <div class="field field--name-field-project-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Project Type</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/advocacyawareness" hreflang="en">Advocacy/Awareness</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/community" hreflang="en">Community</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/creative-expressive" hreflang="en">Creative Expressive</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/education" hreflang="en">Education</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/elective-education-programs" hreflang="en">Elective Education Programs</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/fundraising" hreflang="en">Fundraising</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/intergenerational" hreflang="en">Intergenerational</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/outreachsupport" hreflang="en">Outreach/Support</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/recreation" hreflang="en">Recreation</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/technology" hreflang="en">Technology</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/project-type/therapeutic" hreflang="en">Therapeutic</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-target-population field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Target Population</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/community" hreflang="en">Community</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/disabled" hreflang="en">Disabled</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/elderly" hreflang="en">Elderly</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/homeless" hreflang="en">Homeless</a></div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/target-population/youthteenyoungadult" hreflang="en">Youth/Teen/YoungAdult</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-city field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">City</div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/5" hreflang="en">Orlando</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-state field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">State</div> <div class="field--items"> <div class="field--item"><a href="/state/florida" hreflang="en">Florida</a></div> </div> </div> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 19:40:52 +0000 Eileen 68 at http://34.192.66.94