YaYa members this is our 2 nd Quarter Service project: Family Promise of Athens (formerly the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Athens, Inc.) is a non- profit organization committed to providing housing supports to families with children who are facing or experiencing the crisis of homelessness. Family Promise Athens currently need: Please bring to February 15 meeting Laundry Detergent (prefer pods, but liquid is fine too) Baby Wipes New Pillows (adult and toddler size) Toilet Paper Paper Towels Walmart, Kroger, Gas gift cards If you cannot attend the meeting please donate using the link below Donate to Ya Ya Xpress Optimist Club
Use the link above to donate to the 2 nd Quarter Service Project Family Promise website for members to review if they are interested in their mission. http://www.familypromiseathens.org
The Essay Contest is sponsored by Optimist International to give young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live. The approach can encompass a young person’s personal experience, the experience of their country or a more historical perspective. In additional to developing skills for written expression, participants also have the opportunity to win a college scholarship!
This contest is open to students under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2020 and who have not yet completed secondary school or its equivalent. There is no minimum age. Essays must be typewritten and double-spaced and contain not less than 700 and no more than 800 words. Works of fiction or poetry are not eligible.
Required items with entry:
Optimist International Essay Contest Application for 2020-2021 -Must be signed by contestant and parent or guardian
Legible copy of birth certificate or passport
Typed copy of essay
Submit by February 22, 2021 to traderdak418@gmail.com
Club winner advances to the Zone contest to compete.
