Community Service

One of the Circle's goals is to foster social responsibility by performing volunteer work and/or providing charitable services.

Our current projects are:

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COOKING MEALS AT HOMELESS SHELTER

The Circle currently sponsors evening meals on a regular basis at the ACT Spooner House Transitional Living Facility, located in Shelton, CT. Spooner House is called home by 35 individuals and families in need. It is one of the few shelters in the state that accepts families with children. Spooner House is administered and/or assisted by Area Congregations Together (ACT) a cooperative consisting of local churches, synagogues, mosques, temples and, yes, pagan circles (ours), plus various civic organizations. Through long tradition (dating back more than 25 years) each night, the evening meal is provided by one of the sponsoring churches/organizations. Currently, the Circle is sponsoring the meal on an ad hoc basis, as needed (and as can be staffed).

The meal schedule for 2010 is as follows:

Sunday, January 30th

Friday, April 30th

Saturday, May 29th

Saturday, July 31st

Saturday, October 30th

We are always seeking volunteers to help prepare and serve the meal. Two shifts are available: 4 - 6 p.m. or 6 - 8 p.m. Volunteers who help cover both shifts will be provided with a meal.

Please e-mail us if you can help.

For more information about ACT Spooner House, click here.

Spooner House Steam

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Presents 4 Pets

Presents 4 Pets is an annual drive to collect pet care items for donation to local animal shelters and rescue groups. The drive is held in support of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, which is sponsored by the Humane Society.

Items needed include: dog and cat toys, treats, food, beds, towels, grooming tools, collars, leashes and cat litter. All items are donated to local animal shelters.

Ways you can help:

Collect items from friends and family for donation
Host a donation box at your place of business, or ask friends with a business to host one
Belong to or support a community group? Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, etc. are encouraged to sponsor a Presents 4 Pets collection drive.
Volunteer to help with planning and sponsoring the 2010 Presents 4 Pets drive and Howloween Charity Event, held in support of P4P. The P4P Committee meets once a month on the third Thursday of each month.

For more details, including a full list of ways to help with this year's campaign, visit the website at:

howloweenct.org

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HOUSEHOLD ITEM COLLECTION

Household items are being collected for donation to The Umbrella Program, which is sponsored My Sister's House, a thrift store that supports programs to assist the victims of domestic violence. This effort is ongoing.

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FOOD DRIVE

Contributions of canned and dry food are always being collected for donation to area food banks. Contributions collected are donated to the Valley Food Bank, located at ACT Spooner House in Shelton, CT. The Valley Food Bank serves the Naugatuck Valley and surrounding towns. This effort is ongoing.