Comments for Show Us Your Goodness

Comment on Judges Do an AboutFace in Online Charity Contest, Giving Away $60,000 Total by Tina Morrison

Tina Morrison — Sat, 08 May 2010 03:25:49 +0000

Thank you so much for the wonderful opportunity this competition gave to many deserving charitable organizations. We had a platform to tell the rest of the US and Canada about the valuable contributions we make every day to our local communities. Also, by networking and spreading the word about collecting votes, we informed countless more people… See More about the work we’re doing. As fund raising chairman for The Literacy Council of Kingsport, I can assure you that these funds are very welcome in these difficult financial times. And to put the “icing” on it all, I’ve found some new favorite chips – Salsa Fresca.

Comment on riceworks Highlights Another Semi-Finalist for Show Us Your Goodness – Ageless Dreamer Foundation by Laurie Widmark

Laurie Widmark — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:27:53 +0000

Thank you, RiceWorks, for highlighting Ageless Dreamer again and for the opportunity to be a semi-finalist charity! We’ve had the time of our life these past few weeks sharing it with supporters and look forward to the results and how we can continue to be part of RiceWorks!

Comment on riceworks Highlights Another Semi-Finalist for Show Us Your Goodness – The Literacy Council of Kingsport by Dianne Scott

Dianne Scott — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:07:29 +0000

Hello,
The dedication of the volunteers and the students at LCK is inspiring. I worked with a student who walked 20 miles each way to meet with his tutors. I am not exaggerating. Can you imagine the determination it takes to make that kind of effort? Imagine wanting to read, to change your life so badly that you are willing to walk walking that distance in the heat of the summer. This student was an inspiration not only to me, but to the other students and to his family and friends. Speaking to other volunteers, all students enrolled in LCK have similar stories. They are working parents, single individuals, grandparents etc. who are trying to make a better life for themselves and their families. As with all non profits LCK depends on benefactors from the community; businesses and individuals who provide books, computers and volunteer their time. Thank you for making LCK a Semi-Finalist!

Comment on riceworks Highlights Another Semi-Finalist for Show Us Your Goodness – The Literacy Council of Kingsport by Pat Mattingly

Pat Mattingly — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:47:52 +0000

Let me tell you about a few of our students in our English as a Second Oral Language program. In the past 12 months, we helped four adults improve their reading and writing skills as they studied US History and prepared for their Citizenship interview/test in Memphis, TN. With one-on-one volunteer tutors providing instruction and encouragement, all four passed their interviews/tests and look forward to being sworn in as new U. S. Citizens! With the winning of the “People’s Choice” award, we could offer this help to more ESOL immigrants through purchase of citizenship books, software to improve English conversational skills, and computer skills. Our materials and services are provided FREE, meaning that we depend on the goodness of our donors, grantors, and the businesses in the Kingsport community.

Comment on riceworks Highlights Another Semi-Finalist for Show Us Your Goodness – The Literacy Council of Kingsport by mollie ball

mollie ball — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:36:12 +0000

Thank you for selecting Literacy Council of Kingsport as a finalist.
I have been a tutor for this organization since 1996. It does a lot of
good for our community.

Comment on riceworks Highlights Another Semi-Finalist for Show Us Your Goodness – The Literacy Council of Kingsport by Mark Ray

Mark Ray — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:00:16 +0000

Been working with the KLC for about a year, great people, great cause, great work. Need more be said?

Comment on riceworks Highlights Another Semi-Finalist for Show Us Your Goodness – The Literacy Council of Kingsport by Cathy Harvey

Cathy Harvey — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 01:29:55 +0000

I am an adult tutor for Literacy Council of Kingsport. I work with a 68 year old woman who dropped out of school in ninth grade because she couldn’t read. She works very hard to learn now what she didn’t learn 55 years ago. Phyllis has worked as a housekeeper cleaning houses and now wants to read the Bible, her prescriptions, and information to control her diabetes. Your help would be very much appreciated by Phyllis and by me, her tutor. Thank you!

Comment on riceworks Highlights Another Semi-Finalist for Show Us Your Goodness – The Literacy Council of Kingsport by Carol Robinette

Carol Robinette — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:16:52 +0000

Thank you for voting to allow the Literacy Council of Kingport be a finalist. I’ve been involved with the Literacy Council for a number of years. It is the most rewarding volunteer work I’ve ever done. I can personally attest to the tremendous good it does for adults. One in particular, learned to read well enough to get his own Library Card. How very proud he was that day. Completed the paper work himself…I just stood beside him like a proud mother would. Frustrating as it was at times (for the both of us), the improvement shown on test scores kept him going. Thanks again for making the Literacy Council of Kingsport a finalist.

Comment on riceworks Highlights Another Semi-Finalist for Show Us Your Goodness – The Literacy Council of Kingsport by Mary Schmidt

Mary Schmidt — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:38:41 +0000

I vote for Literacy Council of Kingsport!!!

Comment on Show Us Your Goodness Voting Begins March 16th by angellique

angellique — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:01:15 +0000

all these charities are worth the price i personally welcome callers, trained and selected candidates and people at toronto’s distress centre (phone help line for suicide prevention) from 1995 until 1997.
BUT the best use of the price would be a world fit for kids… with a great solid frame to sustain and contain and an ajusted morale, a nurtured conscience with love and warmth would sprout great individuals with a conscience to do good, serve others feel useful and respect all that is living…

best of luck to all projects,

mary poppins with her rainbow umbrella of love….