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		<title>Ambassador Camp</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[119 West Lewis St. Whiteville, NC 28472 www.ambassadorcamp.org (910)-646-3909 Agency&#8217;s Mission Statement To lead children to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ as Savior in a camp setting. Agency&#8217;s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served Goals include: Growth of spirituality and social skills for living Develop students into disciples of Jesus Christ Agency&#8217;s Impact on the Community This agency has served children in this for spiritual growth and development of skills. Volunteer Duties Work with kitchen staff and waterfront activities.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>119 West Lewis St.</p>
<p>Whiteville, NC 28472</p>
<p>www.ambassadorcamp.org</p>
<p>(910)-646-3909</p>
<p><strong>Agency&#8217;s Mission Statement</strong></p>
<p>To lead children to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ as Savior in a camp setting.</p>
<p><strong>Agency&#8217;s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served</strong></p>
<p>Goals include:</p>
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<li>Growth of spirituality and social skills for living</li>
<li>Develop students into disciples of Jesus Christ</li>
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<p><strong>Agency&#8217;s Impact on the Community</strong></p>
<p>This agency has served children in this for spiritual growth and development of skills.</p>
<p><strong>Volunteer Duties</strong></p>
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<li>Work with kitchen staff and waterfront activities.</li>
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		<title>Columbus County Literacy Council</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:44:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[102 West Main Street Whiteville, NC 28472 910.642.2442 Agency Mission Statement: To enable literate adults and youth to acquire the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and mathematics needed to solve problems encountered in daily life, to take full advantage of opportunities in their environment, and to take part in the transformation of their society. Agency Goals and Programs: The literacy council aims to provide basic life skills in reading, writing, math, and speaking through one-on-one tutor sessions. The council also strives to increase the reading in both the youth and adults by providing one-on-one tutoring for the undereducated and illiterate. Agency Impact: The literacy council has increased the literacy rate in the county and has encouraged adults and young people to read more. Volunteer Duties: Acting as a receptionist Performing computer-related duties Assisting with summer reading and tutorial programs Filing Doing book inventory]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>102 West Main Street</p>
<p>Whiteville, NC 28472</p>
<p>910.642.2442</p>
<p><strong>Agency Mission Statement:</strong></p>
<p>To enable literate adults and youth to acquire the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and mathematics needed to solve problems encountered in daily life, to take full advantage of opportunities in their environment, and to take part in the transformation of their society.</p>
<p><strong>Agency Goals and Programs:</strong></p>
<p>The literacy council aims to provide basic life skills in reading, writing, math, and speaking through one-on-one tutor sessions. The council also strives to increase the reading in both the youth and adults by providing one-on-one tutoring for the undereducated and illiterate.</p>
<p><strong>Agency Impact:</strong></p>
<p>The literacy council has increased the literacy rate in the county and has encouraged adults and young people to read more.</p>
<p><strong>Volunteer Duties:</strong></p>
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<li>Acting as a receptionist</li>
<li>Performing computer-related duties</li>
<li>Assisting with summer reading and tutorial programs</li>
<li>Filing</li>
<li>Doing book inventory</li>
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		<title>Foothills Humane Society</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:13:48 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Columbus]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[363 Little Mtn. Rd Columbus, NC foothillshumanesociety.org (823)-863-4444 Agency&#8217;s Mission Statement To promote responsible pet care, thereby reducing the number of lost and unwanted pets in Polk County. Agency&#8217;s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served To end or control pet over population by spay/neuter programs offered at our cost to the public in Polk County and through humane education. Agency&#8217;s Impact on the Community By reducing the number of homeless animals through education, spay/neuter programs, and re-homing of animals, we can improve Polk County. Volunteer Duties Walk dogs Wash dishes General care for homeless animals Brush cats Fix/maintain areas of facility when needed]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>363 Little Mtn. Rd</p>
<p>Columbus, NC</p>
<p>foothillshumanesociety.org</p>
<p>(823)-863-4444</p>
<p><strong>Agency&#8217;s Mission Statement</strong></p>
<p>To promote responsible pet care, thereby reducing the number of lost and unwanted pets in Polk County.</p>
<p><strong>Agency&#8217;s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served</strong></p>
<p>To end or control pet over population by spay/neuter programs offered at our cost to the public in Polk County and through humane education.</p>
<p><strong>Agency&#8217;s Impact on the Community</strong></p>
<p>By reducing the number of homeless animals through education, spay/neuter programs, and re-homing of animals, we can improve Polk County.</p>
<p><strong>Volunteer Duties</strong></p>
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<li>Walk dogs</li>
<li>Wash dishes</li>
<li>General care for homeless animals</li>
<li>Brush cats</li>
<li>Fix/maintain areas of facility when needed</li>
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		<title>West Columbus High School Band</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:44:38 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Cerro Gordo]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[7294 Andrew Jackson HW Cerro Gordo, NC 28431 http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us/wchs/index.htm (910) 654-6111 Agency&#8217;s Mission Statement The band itself does not have its own personal mission statement, but the school it belongs to does: West Columbus High School &#8212; where students learn in today&#8217;s world and lead in tomorrow&#8217;s society. West Columbus High School will be a school of excellence where students are prepared for life-long learning, productive work, healthy living, and responsible citizenship in a global society. Agency&#8217;s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served The agency’s goals are to provide a healthy atmosphere for its members to improve musical, self-disciplinary, and leadership skills, and offers multiple musical ensembles throughout the school year (marching band, pep band, drum line, concert band, jazz band, and community band). Agency&#8217;s Impact on the Community The West Columbus HS Band has provided a productive, creative outlet for the area’s youth. Many of the brightest students at the school are involved in the band and find fulfillment in the close, family-like atmosphere that being in the band provides. Mr. Nickerson and his band have also brought &#8230; <a href="http://www.ncssm.edu/service/west-columbus-high-school-band/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>7294 Andrew Jackson HW</p>
<p>Cerro Gordo, NC 28431</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000000;">http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us/wchs/index.htm</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000000;">(910) 654-6111</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Agency&#8217;s Mission Statement</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000000;">The band itself does not have its own personal mission statement, but the school it belongs to does: </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000000;">West Columbus High School &#8212; where students learn in today&#8217;s world and lead in tomorrow&#8217;s society. West Columbus High School will be a school of excellence where students are prepared for life-long learning, productive work, healthy living, and responsible citizenship in a global society.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Agency&#8217;s Goals and Programs offered to Clients/People Served</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000000;">The agency’s goals are to provide a healthy atmosphere for its members to improve musical, self-disciplinary, and leadership skills, and offers multiple musical ensembles throughout the school year (marching band, pep band, drum line, concert band, jazz band, and community band).</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Agency&#8217;s Impact on the Community</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000000;">The West Columbus HS Band has provided a productive, creative outlet for the area’s youth. Many of the brightest students at the school are involved in the band and find fulfillment in the close, family-like atmosphere that being in the band provides. Mr. Nickerson and his band have also brought recognition to the school’s and county’s names through its continued presence at competitions such as Band Beat, and the Jazz Band’s performance at the Governor’s inauguration.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Volunteer Duties</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #000000;">Help organize the music library</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #000000;">Work at band camp</span></span></li>
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