38 — Wednesday, September 2, 1998 — North Shore News From page 31 sant source of income to sup- port programs and services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Call 739-8866 tor pickup. Mayflower Descendants are secking descendants of Mayflower passengers who landed at Pivmouth Rock in 1620 or have a passion for history. Call Jean at 929- 3485. Immigrant Services Society of B.C. a not-for-profit Lower multi-ethnic agency is offer- ing a variety of lo st com- puter classes. Information: 684-2561. VOLUNTEERS September is Big Brothers month: Single mothers and potential volunteers are invit- ed to call 876-2447 tor into. Lynn Valley Community Policing Centre: Needs vol- unteers. Training provided. Must be legal! age. Info: 990- north shore news @WHAT’S (GOING ON 7475. The Red Cross is looking for people to train as public pre- senters in their global educa- tion programs. Topics include landmines, primary health care and international devel opment. Info 709-6600. The Red Cross needs friend- ly, reliable people to train for their = Family = Support Program. Info: Patti Etkin at 709-6618. The Red Cross needs volu teer prevention educators. If you are interested in becom- ing involved with yourh, learning and developing new skills, committing 4-6 hours/week for a minimum of 2 rs following 120 hours of training and speak English fluently call Barbara Bain at 709-6645 or Linda Kuan at 709-6644. Volunteers needed: The North Shore Multicultural Society is looking for volun- teers to spend three hours a for about 6 months ing newcomers Ongoing recruitment. Advertorial Golnaz Ali 988-2931. N.V. Museum and Archives is looking to train volunteers to present activity programs to school children, ages 5 to 12 years. Volunteers should be inquisitive and enthusiastic about learning and sharing their knowledge. Info: 987-5618. Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s CIBC Rus For The Cure is looking for vol- unteers. If interested phone 303-7742. Mainland Malls Vancouver Maritime Museum is recruiting volun- teers. If you enjoy working with children and are avail- able weekdays during the fall or winter call 257-8310 by Sept. 18. Vancouver Aquarium is looking for volunteers for their education team. No experience necessary, training provided, Committed adults are needed weekdays, with a minimum of 3 shitts/month for 6 months. To register call Volunteer Services at 631- 2551. Ensure Charity’s in the Bag We're all familias with blue bags. They're for recycling newspaper. But this blue bag is differents. It’s for clothing, linens and shoes. And the money that is raised through the sale of those items will help beat addiction, hunger, and abuse. On Aug. 1, The Salvation Army kicked off its BLUE-BAG-IT campaign, delivering 600,000 blue plastic bags to households throughout the Lower Mainland. They are asking recipients to fill these bags with clothing, linens and shoes that can be sald in Salvation Army Thrift Stores. The bags each hold approximately 6.5 kilos (15 pounds) and can be dropped off at any of the participating malls. “Almost immediately we started to sce full bags being returned,” says Roy Bennett, regional director of The Salvation Army Vancouver Recycling Centre. “In the first week, we received approximately 4,000 bags. Our goal is 60,000 bags, and if we are successful chis will mean a major financial boost for The Salvation Army.” While individual malls have helped The Salvation Army with its BLUE- BAG-IT campaign in the past, this is the first rime that so many malls across the Lower Mainland have participated together in a campaign. Blue bags can also be returned directly to any of The Salvation Army's Thrift Stores. Asa thank you, The Salvation Army is reducing prices at its Thrift Stores. Everyone is invited to visit the stores and save a bundle. Unlike other organizations, the Salvation Army operates its own collection, sorting and repairing services. Its stores employ 175 people. “We would like to thank everyone who participates in che BLUE-BAG-IT “campaign,” says Bennett. “We pray that God will richly bless you for your unselfish willingness to share with others.” The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit Christian organization, first came to - Vancouver in 1887. One year after the Great Fire, four “Hallelujah lassies” paraded in the streets, campaigning against saloons, slums and brothels. In the hundred and eleven years since then, The Salvation Army has become a leader in the fight against addiction, poverty, and homelessness, But those battles cost money-moncy shelter for the homeless. Dunsmuir House, the Harbour Light Centre, and Miracle Valley served up a total of 482,905 free meals last year. An average of 500 street kids were also fed each week, and the Crosswalk Centre assisted 225,772 drop-ins. Needy families are a big part of the work that The Salvation Army does. A total of 87,092 families were assisted last year. In summer, 2,444 children attended Camp Sunrise. At Christmas time The Salvation Army made the DL ei SES we e alvation! oles. GaN Ae ae i visits and ‘religious services?: ee aie ae a SH Hepat: ic For families during court Where The Money Goes. institution interviews, and the Resource Centre helped 856 young people. Battered women found shelter at - Kate Booth House, which sheltered 142 women and children last year. The Homestead reccived 1,113 calls to its crisis line, up 30 per cent from the previous year. The Salvation Army also provides housing for seniors at Buchanan Lodge and Southview Lodge. And the service to seniors is growing. On Saturday, Aug. 22 The Salvation Army opened its newest seniors facili Southview Terrace, at 3131 East 58th Ave., which features 57 “congregate care” apartments-living spaces which combine independent living with = security and basic care. How much does it cost to provide all of the above? For 1998, the estimated expenditures of The Salvation Army's Lower Mainland operations total more than $41 million, Part of this amounc is underwritten by government funding, but The Salvation Army also relies heavily upon its Red Shicld Appeals and on the BLUE-BAG-IT Campaign. If all goes well, this month's BLUE-BAG-IT efforc is expected to exceed our expectations, generating substantial revenue to be channelled back into focal community programs. Now it’s up to you. Please donate generously when the time comes to fill your blue bag.