Dont ask…just do!

23 Wednesday Jan 2013

Posted by KTE in Community Building, Good Neighbor

Why do people always say “if you need help with anything, let me know?” True, it is a polite thing to say, and it does show you mean well. At the same time, this statement is putting the onus on the person you’re asking, to “figure out” how you might be able to help them. What you’re really doing, is offering to help…and creating work for the person you’re trying to help. They’re already burdened. So, take this as an opportunity to really show you care. Depending upon the circumstances, offer specific assistance such as; taking them a meal, suggesting to babysit, running errands or offering to do some chores. If you think ahead of time, you will find that there are many ways you can put action behind your words.

We have been nominated….please vote!!!

20 Sunday Jan 2013

Posted by KTE in Business, Community Building

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PLEASE VOTE!!!! We have been nominated to be part of Montco’s “The Happening List 2013”! Just take a second. Vote by clicking the link!!!! SELECT: LOWER MERION BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY NETWORK (MONTCO)

http://montco.happeningmag.com/happeninglist/business-chamber-networking-group-2013/

13 Crowdfunding Websites to Fund Your Business | Practical eCommerce

18 Friday Jan 2013

Posted by KTE in Business, Community Building, Fundraising

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Who needs banks? Crowdfunding websites can help you find a community of small investors to fund your business, without the risks of traditional financing.

Here is a list of crowdfunding sites. Some sites focus on funding creative projects, others sites focus on meeting specific needs in the marketplace or community. So don’t let access to capital hold you back — let the crowd fund you. (READ MORE)

via 13 Crowdfunding Websites to Fund Your Business | Practical eCommerce.

Radnor Teen Program Hits Hard Times #abetterchance

18 Friday Jan 2013

Posted by KTE in Community Building, Education, Kids, People

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RADNOR TWP. – (VIDEO)

Radnor High 10th grader Eryka Joseph harmonizes with freshman Jordan Coleman over guitar riffs.

Senior Eliezer Marte shows of his unicycle skills.

Welcome to the Radnor A Better Chance house–also known as ABC. A national program that provides academically talented, minority students the opportunity to attend Radnor High without the financial burden.

It’s one of the best schools in the country.

Melanyn Rivas recalls her challenge the first year there.

“I said these kids are running already and I had to catch up. It’s hard”

Rivas is hundreds of miles from her Queens, New York home. She’s one of six students taking part in the program—five of them from out of state.

Austin Taylor’s from Atlanta.

“It’s nothing like I’ve seen. They’re loving caring and help push me to do what I need to do to go and to help achieve my dreams.

But the dreams of these teens may be have to be deferred.

ABC’s co-president says dwindling donations and $50,000 in repairs to the 110-year-old home’s roof, driveway and bathrooms could mean an end to the program.

“Our budget is $120,000 a year,” said Schorr. “We like to have a year in reserves and don’t have that. So if we cant provide the opportunities for the kids’ their futures will be greatly affected if we have to close.”

And that could mean an end to Erika’s Ivy League dreams of becoming a lawyer.

http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/20608438/teen-program-hits-hard-time

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Whole Foods Wynnewood – January 2013 Recycling Event

10 Thursday Jan 2013

Posted by KTE in Community Building, Community Calendar, Recycling

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The Wynnewood Whole Foods will take your trash for free, at it’s electronic recycling event, to be held January 26th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The store will accept anything with a plug. Individuals and small businesses (less than 50 employees) are welcome to participate:

Acceptable items include:
Computers
Monitors
Printers
Air-conditioners
Computer accessories
SMALL household appliances. We cannot accept any large household appliances such as refrigerators, washers or dryers.

eForce Compliance, the company who will collect the waste, will ensure that all materials are responsibly recycled, the press release states. It continues:All material collected will be responsibly recycled by eForce Compliance, who maintains a zero landfill policy and zero export of hazardous e-waste to developing countries. eForce is Pennsylvania’s only multi-certified electronic recycling company (R2, e-Stewards, ISO 14011) and assures all data media will be destroyed or wiped at their facility.
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