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2012-05-17 Simplyhelp News in Taiwan Daily

stevew — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:13:53 +0000

2012-05-17 Article at Taiwan Daily

2012-05-12 Mother’s Day Event a Success in Homeless Shelter!

stevew — Fri, 18 May 2012 06:45:24 +0000

The SimplyHelp Mother’s day event at the New Image Homeless Shelter was a heartwarming success, with over 200 women receiving clothing, bags, shoes, socks and cosmetics. We then provided meals for over 600 homeless men and women, followed by ice cream, served up by SimplyHelp Volunteers.

Thanks to all who helped out (special . . . → Read More: 2012-05-12 Mother’s Day Event a Success in Homeless Shelter!

2012-05-11 Mother’s Day Event in El Mercad de Los Angeles Restaurant

stevew — Fri, 18 May 2012 04:51:51 +0000

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SimplyHelp In The Press: 2012-02-24 America Commercial News

stevew — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:32:15 +0000

「幫幫忙基金會」一步一腳印走過12 年鮑潘曉黛體認施比受更有福

SimplyHelp 2011 Thanksgiving Event

drussell51 — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:23:14 +0000

Dear SimplyHelp Volunteers:

Thank you so much for your participation in SimplyHelp’s Thanksgiving Distribution Event. Because you were willing to give of your own time on this beautiful holiday, we were able to serve a complete Thanksgiving feast, as well as distribute clothing and gifts, to over 680 homeless individuals at the New Image . . . → Read More: SimplyHelp 2011 Thanksgiving Event

SimplyHelp Long Beach Cambodian Community Distribution

drussell51 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:13:00 +0000

On Saturday, October 29th, 2011, SimplyHelp volunteers distributed food and toys to poor Cambodian residents of Long Beach. This area is home to many refugees from Cambodia, many who are brought here unable to read, write or speak English. It was very fulfilling to be able to help, and to bring some smiles to . . . → Read More: SimplyHelp Long Beach Cambodian Community Distribution

SimplyHelp El Salvador Trip: An Inspiring Journey

drussell51 — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:58:48 +0000

SimplyHelp traveled to El Salvador last week to oversee some of our projects there, including our senior centers for the homeless elderly and vocational training schools for low-income communities. The trip was an enormous success, and our volunteers and members got to see first-hand what we do there, and participate in activities like building . . . → Read More: SimplyHelp El Salvador Trip: An Inspiring Journey