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This month\u2019s paper-shredding event was our most successful ever.\u00a0 Whether it was the trifecta of good causes that were served by this single event, the glorious sunny day, or a combination of those factors, we cannot know exactly.\u00a0 We were delighted by the steady stream of cars that greeted us, each filled with papers to shred, gently used sneakers for our GotSneakers campaign, and nonperishable food items for the Community of Faith\u2019s food pantry. \u00a0In about 3 hours, our members, aided by 7 community volunteers, helped more than 150 cars dispose of their important papers.\u00a0 We also collected 11 bags of sneakers, containing about 160 pairs of shoes for our GotSneakers campaign.\u00a0 And we delivered more than 2 trunks-full of food to the food bank.<\/p>\n
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This event exemplified the power of teamwork.\u00a0 We were gratified by the help from our own members and also by the essential help of the community volunteers who unloaded all those boxes of papers.\u00a0 Also, we appreciate the Franklin Farm community, our partners for these events, and all those who helped spread the word about this event.\u00a0 In addition, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our member, Maureen Dawson, who again organized this event, and to EcoShred\/Vecoplan for providing the technician and the truck that made it all possible.\u00a0 Lastly, we express our sincere appreciation for all those who made contributions to our chapter or donated food or sneakers.\u00a0 All these gestures are especially fitting because April is National Volunteer Month.<\/p>\n
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