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Chilli the Chiller

Excerpt from: MSU - University Development (click for more information)

 

The MSU Student Food Bank provides supplemental food and necessities to MSU students and their families who need help. We operate out of the old kitchen and cafeteria in Olin Memorial Building, built in 1939. Although the facility has served us well, the extreme summer heat has taken a toll. We lost our walk-in chiller this past summer and we had to trash food that could have fed 100+ students and their families, due to spoilage.

We need your help funding "Chilli the Chiller" to make sure that no students or their children are turned away from the food they need. The 4,000+ students and their families are counting on YOU to help make sure the MSU Student Food Bank is able to provide fresh and perishable foods essential for a healthy diet.

George Clooney Takes Man With Cerebral Palsy Under His Wing

Excerpt from: Disability Scoop (click for full article)

An aspiring actor with cerebral palsy is getting a helping hand from none other than George Clooney.

Cody La Scala, 25, met the movie star at the Carousel Of Hope Ball, a children’s diabetes benefit, in Beverly Hills, Calif. over the weekend. The two got friendly, with Clooney introducing La Scala to Carmen Electra and other big names at the event.

When La Scala, who uses a wheelchair and has uncontrolled movements due to his cerebral palsy, said that he would like to become an actor, Clooney offered to help out.

“They chatted for a bit and George encouraged him to follow his dream, took down his number and promised to make some calls,” a witness told RadarOnline.

Cowboys LT Tyron Smith wants to turn his fine into a positive for area children and adults with disabilities

From Sports Day DFW: (click for full article)

Cowboys starting left tackle Tyron Smith wants to turn his negative into a positive for area children and adults with disabilities. He wants Cowboys’ fans to help him.

Smith was fined $15,750 by the NFL for an illegal horse-collar tackle in the second quarter of the Cowboys’ season-opening 24-17 win at the Giants two weeks ago. Smith pulled down Giants linebacker Michael Boley from behind after he intercepted a Tony Romo pass. If Smith hadn’t tackled Boley, he would have scored a touchdown. Smith made the tackle at the 2-yard line, and the Cowboys’ defense made a great goal-line stand. So, the tackle saved the Cowboys four points.

Smith has appealed his fine and his appeal will be heard by the league Friday morning.

Cowboys fans raved about the game-changing play by Smith, and some even offered to chip in to help pay for the fine. Smith doesn’t want the fans’ help to pay the fine, but he has come up with a way that he can turn the fine into a positive for Dallas-based Camp Summit, which has a mission to provide barrier-free outdoor experiences that promote personal growth and foster independence for children and adults with disabilities.

Smith wants all Cowboys’ fans to channel their support to a cause he feels strongly about and help send children and adults with special needs to Camp Summit.

Smith is asking that Cowboys’ fans donate to Camp Summit by visiting www.campsummittx.org. Hit the “DONATENOW” button and in the dedication line type in, “I support Tyron Smith & Camp Summit!”

Smith is planning to visit Camp Summit on Tuesday to participate in activities with the campers.

National Organization on Disability Receives Generous Grant From Sam's Club

From U.S. Politics Today: (click for full article)

On the eve of the Labor Day holiday weekend, the National Organization on Disability (NOD) announced its receipt of a grant of $350,000 from national retailer Sam's Club, a division of Walmart, to support disability employment initiatives.

Sam's Club and Walmart are longstanding supporters of the National Organization on Disability, with a relationship spanning more than a decade.

"I am so appreciative of Sam's Club and Walmart for their support and am pleased to recognize them this Labor Day for contributing to the economic and social advancement of workers with disabilities," said Carol Glazer, president of NOD. "Sam's Club has twice supported our Bridges to Business program – in order to put people to work in meaningful, productive positions. And Walmart is a longtime member of NOD's CEO Council. They are outstanding examples of companies supporting programs that pave the way for people with disabilities to contribute to the national workforce."

Planned Giving: An Opportunity For Service Not To Be Missed

From Wealth Counsel: (click for full article)

The National Arthritis Foundation, in its practical guide to planned giving, defines a planned gift as one which is legally provided for during the donor’s lifetime and generally regarded as having been made at a particular date, but whose principal economic benefits are not received by the charity until a later date.

The development of planned giving has become of paramount importance to charities, as the ratio of dollars spent versus dollars received makes planned giving one of the best sources of income. Charities also are finding, according to the Non-Profit Research Collaborative of April 2012, that the most noticeable area of increase in charitable giving was in planned gifts. Almost one-third of the responding charities reporting higher income from planned giving in 2011 than they received in 2010.

Ruby Tuesday's Community GiveBack Program

July 19, 2012

Grab your family and friends and join us at the Ruby Tuesday 31066 Twelve Mile Road location as part of their GiveBack Program.

Present attached flyer to your server, and Ruby Tuesday will give back 20% of your purchase to United Cerebral Palsy of Metro Detroit.

Download Ruby-Tuesday-GiveBack-7-19-12

Enjoy a meal with us & we'll GiveBack - Today!

Excerpt from UCP: (click for entire article)

Ruby Tuesday is extremely proud to be part of your hometown and believes in giving back.  As a fellow member of the community we invite you to participate in...

Ruby Tuesday's Community GiveBack Program.

Grab your family and friends and join us at the 31066 Twelve Mile Rd location on June 19, 2012.

The Absolutely Basic Guide to Public Benefits for Health Professionals

From Ron Landsman - NAELA:

This Guide is for those who deal with people who need, or might need, “public benefits,” but who may not know for sure which public benefits are available or how to get them. Social workers, nurses, psychotherapists, physicians and others may suspect that these public benefits are important for the long term welfare of a patient or client without really knowing if the person qualifies for them.

Enjoy a meal with us & we'll GiveBack

Excerpt from UCP: (click for entire article)

Ruby Tuesday is extremely proud to be part of your hometown and believes in giving back.  As a fellow member of the community we invite you to participate in...

Ruby Tuesday's Community GiveBack Program.

Grab your family and friends and join us at the 31066 Twelve Mile Rd location on June 19, 2012.

Enjoy a meal with us & we'll GiveBack

Excerpt from UCP: (click for entire article)

Ruby Tuesday is extremely proud to be part of your hometown and believes in giving back.  As a fellow member of the community we invite you to participate in...

Ruby Tuesday's Community GiveBack Program.

Grab your family and friends and join us at the 31066 Twelve Mile Rd location on June 19, 2012.