[Chat] Fw: Request from Pat Bernstein - goody bags to 500 middle schools teachers in the City

[Brad Schlegel]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James, Tiffany R. (Mayor's Office)" 
<TiffanyR.James at baltimorecity.gov>
To: "James, Tiffany R. (Mayor's Office)" <TiffanyR.James at baltimorecity.gov>
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 9:28 AM
Subject: FW: Request from Pat Bernstein


I was involved in this project last year and got to see some of the
teachers and their children receive their "goodie baskets."  It was a
wonderful event made possible by people who are grateful to teachers for
everything they do to support our children, even dipping into their own
pockets to provide necessary school supplies for the kids in their
classrooms.

Please consider making a contribution this year to help provide teachers
with the extra supplies they need for the children of Baltimore.  See
more information below.


Tiffany James
Neighborhood Liaison, North/Northeast Baltimore
Mayor's Office of Neighborhoods
100 N. Holliday St., Room 628
Baltimore, MD 21202
(443) 984-1082
http://www.ci.baltimore.md.us/government/moon/index.html

-----Original Message-----
From: pat bern [mailto:bernpat at hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 7:18 AM
To: Subject: Request from Pat Bernstein

Good morning!
            You may know that many of our Baltimore City Public School
teachers dip into their own pockets to buy basic supplies for their
students.  It is estimated that on the average, each teacher spends $500
to  $1000 a year.

            Three years ago, I started a friend-to-friend "chain" e-mail
asking for contribution to provide basic supplies as a way of
acknowledging appreciation for teachers. The result of this grassroots, all 
volunteer
effort was both overwhelming and heartwarming. The first year donations
enabled 250 teachers to each receive supplies worth $65; last year 465
teachers joyfully received goody bags each valued at $90.

            This year with the help of Mayor O'Malley, City agencies,
and your contribution, we hope to raise sufficient funds to distribute goody
, each valued at $120.
Please consider donating either money or supplies (dropped off at
Baltimore City Police District offices). With no administrative overhead, 
every
penny and pencil goes directly to our City's neediest students. Your
contribution in November will enable us to order supplies in December and 
distribute
them in January. And the ability to buy in bulk doubles the value of a one
dollar contribution.

We've all been stretched to respond to compelling causes
recently but please, PLEASE remember there is need right here for our City's
children.   Help provide our teachers with this award and reward for their
dedication.

DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGH DECEMBER 15.

Partial Supply List
#2 Pencils (box of 12) $2
Copy Paper (500/pkg) $10
Scissors (blunt tip) $2
Transparency Paper (90/box) $11
Construction paper (50/pkg) $3

TAX-DEDUCTIBLE Checks made payable to:  BCF Teacher Appreciation Gift

Mail contribution to: TAG - Baltimore Community Foundation
       2 E. Read St.
       Baltimore, MD 21202