Hello All,

The warm temperatures are putting people in the mood to celebrate.  There is an awful lot going on, most notably, the Party with Heart launch party (hooray!). That will take place on May 29 - the event is called “do-gooders shop & celebrate” and is posted on our facebook page.  If you haven’t checked that out, please do so.  Search party with heart and we will come up.  Marybeth, my amazing techie friend created the page - it looks great.  If you go on, be sure to friend me…I’m feeling lonely with very few friends!

May 1st - Voorheesville Public School Foundation Gala.  Party with Heart donated a basket full of gifts for the auction - people will love them!  And what a way to support our wonderful public school.  The most recent project at the school was a garden opening.  We will have a garden on the school grounds.  The children will grow flowers and vegetables.  The best part is all of the food will be harvested, washed and donated to our located food pantry - what a community!

May 8th is the CHABHA.org sock hop event.  Oh, yay…we’re dancing to raise some much needed funds for our projects in Rwanda and Burundi.  This organization is run by some of the warmest people I have ever met.  They do amazing work.  Check out the website to learn more about them.  www.chabha.org. 

Build a Nest also has some events going on in NYC this May. Check out their website buildanest.com to learn more.  It’s a wonderful organization that is helping women and children in developing countries.  Rebecca, the founder, is a delight!

Stock’s Tea has added some products - I am addicted to this tea.  It is remarkable.  I have always been a coffee girl, but I have to say, this tea may just be winning me over.  Check it out under goodies - you’ll be glad you did.  Oh and the best part, Karen donates 20% to www.somaly.org - a non-profit organization that raises awareness about human trafficking (sad, but true). 

Have you ever heard of Crossfit?  Well, if you want to get in incredible shape & work hard, you must check it out.  I trained with Jason Ackerman in preparation for the NYC marathon and I was in the best shape of my life.  He’s a sweet guy who loves giving to non-profits.  In fact, when I told him that Party with Heart launched, he said, “I want to get involved!.”  You can find a 3 month membership to Albany Cross-fit in our website under health.  20% is being donated to Homeward Bound - a non-profit that helps place dogs into loving homes.  www.albanycrossfit.com.

Until I write again, be well and wear your heart on your sleeve.

Beth

xoxo