you make the difference good deed of the month every month we collect various items for local nonprofits. please join us by bringing the listed items to the membership desks and give back to those in need. thank you for helping us make a difference! contact barb herman at 412-741-9622 ext. 131 for more information about how you can help a local nonprofit. january, food bank during january, the y will be collecting non-perishable food for local food banks in coraopolis, leetsdale and sewickley. please consider donating canned or boxed items, juices, pasta, canned meats, sauces, or jelly. february, oral health in celebration of national children’s dental health month, the y will be collecting new toothbrushes and toothpaste for center for hope, located in ambridge. the center for hope helps our ambridge neighbors in need to break the bonds of poverty and lead independent lives. march, blessing bags girl scout troop 28857 is collecting travel-sized, new and/or sealed, and not expired toiletries for blessing bags that will be distributed to men’s and women’s shelters. please consider donating, hand sanitizer, hand or body lotion, shampoo, body soap, or gallon size zip lock bags. april, craft supplies the sewickley valley ymca will be collecting craft supplies for the local libraries of ambridge, coraopolis, moon and sewickley. please consider donating unused pom-poms, markers, crayons, popsicles sticks and construction paper. may, summer food program the free summer lunch program located in leetsdale is in need of applesauce cups, granola bars, cereal, pudding cups, crackers and goldfish. join our team imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. at the y you can share your talents through employment in child care, sports, wellness, aquatics, community outreach, administration and more. visit our website at www.sewickleyymca.org/about-us/ employment-career-opportunities to learn more! when you decide to work for the y, you choose: • a job that offers meaningful work in a fun and supportive environment. • a position that suits your unique talents and interests. • a caring organization with opportunities for growth. contact roni vilseck at 412-741-9622 ext. 112 or rvilseck@sewickleyymca.org for more information. volunteer today when you volunteer at the y, you take an active role in bringing about meaningful, enduring change right in your neighborhood. to begin making a difference, complete the volunteer application which can be found at our front desk and e-mail roni vilseck at rvilseck@sewickleyymca.org to start today! we have volunteer opportunities in four areas: program • coach a youth sports team. • motivate and support youth in the oasis. • support our swim team as a timer. • cook food for teens in the oasis. • y swim team parent committee service • drive elderly adults to necessary doctor’s appointments for faith in action. • tend one of our flower beds. policy • join our board of directors and committees. fundraising • participate in special events that provide opportunities for all. • raise money to ensure the y is accessible to all members of the community. 10 sewickley valley ymca winter/spring 2019