Here, Let Me Help You
It never takes long for a helping hand to appear at OA. Ted always seems like the first one on the spot when he sees someone struggling with a heavy load. He will grab the other end of the table or what have you, and you’ll end up sharing a fun moment while finishing the job. There’s no hesitation to act when: 1) Someone needs help and 2) You are able to give it.
Semester 33 students volunteer at the local Mountain Song music and arts festival, which benefits the Boy's and Girl's club of Brevard
Even with bigger tasks like setting out the spring planting in the garden, those many hands make light work. Who would say, “I don’t feel like it” when it’s time for Work Crew? Inch by inch, row by row, that garden will grow.
Semester 32 students work together to build the garden greenhouse
At OA we need your help too, and you can lend a helping hand without having to come to Pisgah to put your hands in the dirt. In 2010, scholarship requests have increased by over 200%. The challenge sounds huge; who can take care of that on their own? The good news is, one person doesn’t have to do it alone. What if we all pitch in, grab that end of the table, and give as we’re able so we can lift the load for students who are aching to attend Semesters 34 and 35?
How good will those students feel knowing that the alumni who share the OA bond are right there with them, every day of the semester?
It’s ok if you’re not the most muscular mover in the crew. Just don’t sit on the sidelines and wait for someone else to take care of it!
If you feel moved to lend a hand, click below to find out more. You’ll also have an opportunity to lift a table and dig in the dirt for real in 2012 at the ENF 85th Anniversary Reunion.
Thank you to every alumnus and parent who has given from the heart in the past, and who will in the future.
http://www.enf.org/donations_gifts
-Susan Gies Conley, Director of Development
