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Day 2 Service Activities
We are grateful to Swami for the opportunities to engage ourselves in serving our local communities. As part of the Labor Day retreat, we have below fun filled service opportunities. We encourage everyone to actively participate:
1. Spread Kindness - Hygiene Kits Drive
Join us in preparing and delivering hygiene kits, making a real difference for those in need. These will be delivered to Tiny Homes Seattle, YWCA Angeline Shelter Seattle and Rose Haven’s Shelter Beaverton. We will assemble these kits on Day 2 of the retreat.
Want to be part of this initiative? Sign up link
When: Day 2, 9:30am –10:45am, Sept 1st, 2024
Where: Shelter 1, Hazel Miller Park, 600 3rd Ave S Edmonds, WA
Items:
- Option 1: Order directly using the Amazon link listed beneath each item. Please ensure delivery to the address "Ashok Das, 4104 135th Street SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012 (Ph: 425-829-7426)", and delivery date no later than August 30th, 2024.
- Option 2: Purchase items online or at any store and drop them off at the registration desk during the retreat. On 8/31/2024 (Day-1) at East Shore Unitarian Church, or on 9/1/2024 (Day-2) at Hazel Miller Park.
2. Tee-Yatra: Journey of a Tee to Tote
Are you someone who is excited about up-cycling and eager to create environment friendly products? We lovingly welcome you to participate in the service project to repurpose your T-shirts. No sewing skills are required, and together we will learn to convert T-shirts into useful Tote bags. Checkout the picture of a finished Tote bag made out of a lightly used T-shirt.
Interested members are requested to please make note of the following details:
Want to participate? Please bring:
- 1-2 lightly used and washed T-shirts that are either cotton or spandex material.
- Fabric scissors (if available)
T-Shirt Type:
- T-Dye
- Printed
- Designer
- Graphic Tees
- V-neck
- Sleeveless
- Short sleeve
Size:
- Adults: Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large
- Kids: Above the age of 10 can bring lightly used T-shirts
How to make no sew Tote bags?
It’s really easy to make one of these in a pinch, using just a t-shirt and scissors. Rather than sew the bottom, we cut slits into the bottom, and start tying the front and bottom pieces together.
When: Day 2, 9:30am –10:45am, Sept 1st, 2024
Where: Shelter 1, Hazel Miller Park, 600 3rd Ave S, Edmonds, WA
3. Cards of Love & Encouragement
Join us in creating heartfelt cards of love and encouragement to uplift spirits in our community. Your participation will bring smiles and hope to those who need it most. Open for all age groups. All supplies will be provided. These cards will be included as part of hygiene kits. Please join to spread a little joy and kindness!
When: Day 2, 9:30am –10:45am, Sept 1st, 2024
Where: Shelter 1, Hazel Miller Park, 600 3rd Ave S, Edmonds, WA
4. Nurture our nature – Pollinator Garden Kits
Join us in preparing pollinator garden pots to take-home, promoting a healthier environment and supporting our local ecosystems. Your participation will help create vibrant, pollinator-friendly spaces. All supplies will be provided.
When: Day 2, 9:30am –10:45am, Sept 1st, 2024
Where: Shelter 1, Hazel Miller Park, 600 3rd Ave S, Edmonds, WA
Day 1 Service Activities
1. Sai Books Exchange
Please bring any Sai spiritual books you would like to give away, allowing others to take them for free and share in the wisdom. Your contributions will help spread spiritual knowledge and inspiration within our community.
When: Day 1, 9:30am to 6pm, Aug 31st, 2024
Where: East Shore Unitarian Church, 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA