Concerned about my health? Take me to lunch!

In recent months, many of you have made concerned comments regarding my recent weight loss. Thank you for the concern.

As a result of the outpouring of support, I am starting a new fundraising campaign called "Take Me To Dinner".

I know many of you go out to dinner quite frequently. I would like for you to consider donating the cost of one meal out to my program, to help sustain both me, and the C.L.A.E.R. Project.

All donations are tax deductible. Our tax ID number is 943273367.

Checks can be made out to:

C.L.A.E.R./I.C.Y. and sent to
1099 Sunnydale Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94134


Thank you for everything,

Sharen Hewitt
Executive Director
The Community Leadership Academy and Emergency Response Project (C.L.A.E.R.)
1099 Sunnydale Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94134
www.claerproject.org
www.theclaerproject.blogspot.com
TWITTER: TheCLAERProject

Legislative Update: Children, Youth, and Families!

The C.L.A.E.R. Project, in conjunction with Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth, will be holding a discussion this week to discuss upcoming legislation that affect low-income children and their families.

This Brown Bag Lunch: Legislative Updates session is part of a monthly series sponsored by the C.L.A.E.R. Project to bring heightened education to both the residents and service providers in the 94134 and 94124 area codes.

Who: Chelsea Boilard, Family and Policy Communications, Coleman Advocates
What: Overview of Budget Process and Advocacy, Upcoming Legislation
When: Thursday 10/29/09 from 12-2pm
Where: 1099 Sunnydale Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94134
Why: Increased opportunities for education and networking


You may RSVP by replying to this email or calling 415-333-3017.



Sharen Hewitt
Executive Director
The Community Leadership Academy and Emergency Response Project (C.L.A.E.R.)
1099 Sunnydale Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94134
www.claerproject.org
www.theclaerproject.blogspot.com
TWITTER: TheCLAERProject

10/27 UPDATE Samoan Aid

On 9/22 many of you attended our Brown Bag Lunch: Samoa/West Samoa lecture. The discussion was well attended, and gave us all a greater understanding of the region and our neighbors. A little over a week after that session, the area was hit by a disaster that killed hundreds, and left even more without shelter or food.

This Tuesday, the C.L.A.E.R. Project, in conjunction the Samoan Community Development Center, will be holding an update session for those groups and individuals who have been involved in providing aid to the region in the weeks since it was devastated by a tsunami on September 30th.

While the San Francisco Bay Area has offer much aid and support the the region, there is still much work to be done, and this intimate discussion will serve as a way to coordinate a comprehensive strategy for support.

What: A discussion on efforts thus far, and effort still needed
When: 10/27/09 12pm-2pm
Where: 1099 Sunnydale Avenue

Please RSVP by replying to this email, or calling 415-333-3017.

We look forward to this substantive and solution oriented discussion.

Here are some articles that may guide our discussion:

http://www.disasternews.net/news/article.php?articleid=3982

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/nz-govt-winds-down-samoan-assistance-3091424

Sharen Hewitt
Executive Director
The Community Leadership Academy and Emergency Response Project (C.L.A.E.R.)
1099 Sunnydale Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94134
www.claerproject.org
www.theclaerproject.blogspot.com
TWITTER: TheCLAERProject