Welcome to Baker City, Oregon (Photo credit: jimmywayne)
We all have choices in life; be a part of the problem, or the solution. I’ve chosen to take part in the solution, and the following project is how! I urge all citizens to remember your civic duty to your community, and give back!
When folks say “One person can’t make a difference”, they’re wrong ~simply wrong! I’m only one person (a cancer survivor (a few times over), domestic abuse survivor, was homeless, raped as a child, mother was a drug dealer and user. Point being, if I can come out of said trauma a survivor, educated, logical, and wise ~so can others. We can all do this, if we retrain our minds and hearts to give instead of take.
Keep in mind: I’m the only one doing the leg work, PR work, collecting donations, decorating, cleaning, and much, much more. I’m not complaining at all. It’s just another example why and how we can all help our own communities and others.
‘The Backing Baker Project’
October 26, 2012 10:00am -?
VAOI Event Center, 1901 Main Street, Baker City
Community Services Education Conference & Silent Auction Fundraiser
Supporting Four Local Charities
Veterans Advocacy/ ‘Goodies & Love’ Program
May Day
Best Friends
Cost to get in:
Two Cans of Food, or, Pet Supplies, or, an item for ‘Goodies & Love’ program, or an Unwrapped Toy
Items needed and explanation for ‘Goodies &Love’
VAOI packs & sends Boxes of ‘Goodies & Love’ to our deployed troops. We pack these with notes & letters of encouragement, Support and thanks for their Service to our Country. These are supplied from all our various Community members & youth groups. We can also use goodie items such as Beef Jerky of all kinds, Sunflower Seeds, Powdered Drink Mixes and toiletry items.
Any of these items are welcomed donations here at our Veteran Advocates of Ore-Ida (VAOI) Event Center in Baker City at 1901 Main St.
Regards,
Doug Dean
Pet Supplies Needed
Dog & Cat Food, bedding, toys, collars, crates, litter
Acceptable Food Items
Canned or non-perishable items only please
Acceptable Toy Donations
Any unwrapped toy is acceptable (ages 0-17)
Current Local Sponsors (more will be added)
D&B
Burger Bob’s Drive-In
Computer Maniac
Courtesy Home Furniture
Sycamore Tree
Aud’s & Ends
Baker Heritage Museum
Embroidery by Blue Mountain Design
VAOI (Event Center)
Domino’s Pizza
Bella’s Market
Marilyn’s Music
Baker City Theater
Main Event
The Flower Box
Current Confirmed Speakers:
Baker City Police Officer
May Day
Best Friends
Veteran’s Advocacy of Ore-Ida
Veterinarian From Baker Animal Hospital
(More Speakers are Anticipated)
If any business or organization would like to speak or donate, please call Stephanie Ann Kinzel at 541-519-9933 or email [email protected].
Greetings Community Member!
My name is Stephanie Ann Kinzel. I’ve just moved back to Baker City from Nashville, TN in March. When I came back to Baker City, the one thing I told myself is, I want to spend the rest of my life here. Now, that decided, it was time to figure out how I could help improve the community I now call home. Additionally, I felt it was important to associate myself with positive, productive members of the community. Therefore, the “Backing Baker Project” was born.
My intention is to educate the community about the dangers of drugs, violence, fire, smoking, and what community services are available for victims, addicts, and their families. This project is an effort to improve society and raise funds for the agencies that help community members, pets, and Vets (Veterans)! United we stand, divided we fall!
Thank you kindly for your time,
Stephanie Ann Kinzel
http://cowgirlkitty.com
posted on 28 September at 01:48
To stay updated go to original article! Up to 45 Sponsors :)
posted on 11 September at 16:32
Community Connections has been added as a speaker: They provide meals on wheels, medical transportation, services for the elderly, rent assistance for low-income, help with bills, and provides a comprehensive program to teach people to be self-sufficient. I thank them for their time :)
posted on 09 September at 02:41
A New speaker has been added: New Directions of Baker City will have three speakers. This group does amazing things in our community...drug rehab, they go to the prison to help with rehabilitating criminals....and excellent group indeed! Thanks to all who are "Backing Baker" :)