Lisbon Students Share During the Holiday

LISBON STUDENTS SHARE DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Lisbon Community School fifth grade student junior volunteer officers Benjamin Shambarger and Grace Braley recruited assistance from School Counselor, Jean Dolan and Assistant Principal, Cory Munsey, to set-up the drop-off location for annual Toys for Tots Campaign. The schools’ district-wide collection of donations of a new, unwrapped toy may be donated at any of our schools  location. Pictured (l-r) Jean Dolan, Benjamin Shambarger, Cory Munsey and Grace Braley.  Photo courtesy of Monica Millhime.

Lisbon – The spirit of giving during the holiday season is alive and well in Lisbon.  Students, staff and families of Lisbon Community School, Philip W. Sugg Middle School, and Lisbon High School once again support the United States Marine Corp. with the Maine Toys for Tots Campaign.   “The student junior volunteers throughout the district met to decide on the projects they wanted to assist with during the school year.  Collecting toys was again at the top of the list for activities this year,” shares Monica Millhime, Community Resource/Volunteer Coordinator for Lisbon Schools.  “We are thrilled Mrs. Dolan, who serves as the advisor for LCS Civil Rights Team and the Student Government group at Lisbon High School, are working in conjunction with the collection this year.”   “Students started recruiting for donations of toys in the community and the word has spread quickly,” shares Assistant Principal Munsey.  Toys will be collected through Monday, December 8.  Drop-off locations for donations are Lisbon Community School, 33 Mill Street, Lisbon; Philip W. Sugg Middle School, 4 Sugg Drive, Lisbon Falls; Lisbon High School, 2 Sugg Drive, Lisbon Falls; and the Superintendent’s Central Office, 19 Gartley Street, Lisbon.  FMI on programs, projects, volunteer and partnership opportunities email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org or call 754.0021  Check out all the latest news from schools on FaceBook at Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools.

 

Lisbon Gartley St. Students Support Holiday Food Drive‏

LISBON GARTLEY STREET PROGRAM STUDENTS SUPPORT HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE

 

  Pictured (l-r):  Students Hunter Williams, Lillian Johnston and Mahrissa Verrill (far right) delivered food items to Lisa Brown, one of the coordinators for the Lisbon Community School’s (LCS) annual food collection.  Photo courtesy of Brian Breton.

Lisbon - Students enrolled in the  Lisbon High School alternative education program at Gartley Street in Lisbon, visited the Community School on November 18.  Students met Lisa Brown, LCS teacher and co-chair of the program with Jennifer Robitaille, to donate locally purchased food items for the annual “Holiday Family” program supported by the staff of the school.  Staff are asked to share their nomination for the families they feel can use a little extra assistance during the holidays with gifts for their children, a hearty meal and other items.  The outpouring of contributions will benefit 18 families with 43 children.  Gartley Street students used funds for their donated items from revenues generated through their entrepreneurial successes from their Gartley Street Program E-Bay store managed and supported by students. FMI on other programs and areas of volunteering and community partnership email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org and visit the Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools on FaceBook.

Timely Reminder, Charity Scams & Good Guys

A timely reminder before the Holidays and our generous spirits open up our wallets…   How many ways can you spell G R E E D?   

 

THINK BEFORE YOU DONATE!   SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT BEFORE YOU MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS:   As you open your pockets to do a good thing and make yourself feel good, please keep the following facts in mind: The American Red Cross President and CEO Marsha J. Evans' salary for the year was $651,957 plus expenses MARCH OF DIMES It is called the March of Dimes because only a dime for every 1 dollar is given to the needy. The United Way President Brian Gallagher receives a $375,000 base salary along with numerous expense benefits. UNICEF CEO Caryl M. Stern receives $1,200,000 per year (100k per month) plus all expenses including a ROLLS ROYCE. Less than 5 cents of your donated dollar goes to the cause. GOODWILL  CEO and owner Mark Curran profits $2.3 million a year. Goodwill is a very catchy name for his business. You donate to his business and then he sells the items for PROFIT.  He pays nothing for his products and pays his workers minimum wage! Nice Guy.  $0.00 goes to help anyone!  Stop giving to this man. Instead, give it to ANY OF THE FOLLOWING   GO "GREEN" AND PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE IT WILL DO SOME GOOD: The Salvation Army Commissioner, Todd Bassett receives a small salary of only $13,000 per year(plus housing) for managing this $2 billion dollar organization. 96 percent of donated dollars go to the cause. The American Legion National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary.  Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth! The Veterans of Foreign Wars National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth! The Disabled American Veterans National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth! The Military Order of PurpleHearts National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary.  Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth! The Vietnam Veterans Association National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth! Make a Wish: For children's last wishes. 100% goes to funding trips or special wishes for a dying child. St. Jude Research Hospital 100% goes towards funding and helping Children with Cancer who have no insurance and cannot afford to pay. Ronald McDonald Houses All monies go to running the houses for parents who have critically ill Children in the hospital. 100% goes to housing, and feeding the families. Lions Club International 100% OF DONATIONS GO TO HELP THE BLIND, BUY HEARING AIDES, SUPPORT MEDICAL MISSIONS AROUND THE WORLD.  THEIR LATEST UNDERTAKING IS MEASLES VACCINATIONS (ONLY $1.00 PER SHOT). http://www.bbb.org/us/article/bbb-wise-giving-alliance-charity-navigator-and-guidestar-join-forces-to-dispel-the-charity-overhead-myth-42506