COMPLETED
JAN 2018
Winter Coat Drive (2017/2018)
FEB 2018
BH Kids - Volunteer Leaders After School Programs
Winter Coat Drive (2017/2018)
MAR 2017
BH Kids - Volunteer Leaders After School Program
Toiletry Drive (for shelters/veterans)
APR 2018
BH Kids - Volunteer Leaders After School Program
Toiletry Drive - for the homeless shelter & families, veterans w/Davenport Ridge School / Stamford Twin Rinks
Support for the Josh & Tyler Stephens Walk-a-Thon
MAY 2018
Toiletry Drive for Veterans at West Haven VA Hospital w/Stamford Twin Rinks
5/19-Flag Planting for Veterans w/VFW - Armed Forces Day
5/21 - Ruck Walk for Veteran's Park
JUN 2018
Starfish Squad - From Homeless to Home
JUL
AUG
SEP
9/5- Veterans Park Groundbreaking ceremony - shovels, setup, water, cleanup
9/30 - Thunder on the Sound, Gold Star Mothers Day, Yoga & Tai Chi at Cove Island Park
OCT - FOOD PANTRY - ZION CHURCH
NOV - FOOD PANTRY - ZION CHURCH, COAT DRIVE
DEC
JAN 2018
Winter Coat Drive (2017/2018)
FEB 2018
BH Kids - Volunteer Leaders After School Programs
Winter Coat Drive (2017/2018)
MAR 2017
BH Kids - Volunteer Leaders After School Program
Toiletry Drive (for shelters/veterans)
APR 2018
BH Kids - Volunteer Leaders After School Program
Toiletry Drive - for the homeless shelter & families, veterans w/Davenport Ridge School / Stamford Twin Rinks
Support for the Josh & Tyler Stephens Walk-a-Thon
MAY 2018
Toiletry Drive for Veterans at West Haven VA Hospital w/Stamford Twin Rinks
5/19-Flag Planting for Veterans w/VFW - Armed Forces Day
5/21 - Ruck Walk for Veteran's Park
JUN 2018
Starfish Squad - From Homeless to Home
JUL
AUG
SEP
9/5- Veterans Park Groundbreaking ceremony - shovels, setup, water, cleanup
9/30 - Thunder on the Sound, Gold Star Mothers Day, Yoga & Tai Chi at Cove Island Park
OCT - FOOD PANTRY - ZION CHURCH
NOV - FOOD PANTRY - ZION CHURCH, COAT DRIVE
DEC
Gold Star Mothers Day
Gold Star Mothers Day is observed on the last Sunday in September which will be Sunday, September 30, 2018 this year. Gold Star Mother’s Day is intended to recognize and honor those mothers who have lost a son or daughter in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces. Each year there are events and meetings to publicly express love, sorrow and reverence toward Gold Star Mothers and their families. Flags are also mandated to be displayed on government buildings on this day. Army.mil says Gold Star Mother’s Day is intended “to recognize and honor those who have lost a son or daughter in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces”.
Everyone is invited to attend.
Registration is in the parking lot!
"Thunder on the Sound" to honor veterans & active military.
All are invited to take part in a sample yoga practice session that is provided to veterans and those who have suffered from any kind of stress or trauma. Mindful Yoga for Veterans. You do not need any prior yoga experience.
VOLUNTEERS - If you'd like to be on the BH Team to help out, please wear your BH Volunteer T-shirt and arrive
by 11am. Register first please by email BackyardHumanitarian@gmail.com by Saturday 9/29.
Registration is in the parking lot!
"Thunder on the Sound" to honor veterans & active military.
All are invited to take part in a sample yoga practice session that is provided to veterans and those who have suffered from any kind of stress or trauma. Mindful Yoga for Veterans. You do not need any prior yoga experience.
VOLUNTEERS - If you'd like to be on the BH Team to help out, please wear your BH Volunteer T-shirt and arrive
by 11am. Register first please by email BackyardHumanitarian@gmail.com by Saturday 9/29.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH AT 12 NOON
COVE ISLAND PARK, STAMFORD, CT
Everyone is invited to attend "Thunder on the Sound"
All are also invited to take part in a sample yoga session that is provided to veterans and those who have suffered from any kind of stress or trauma.
Mindful Yoga for Veterans.
You do not need any prior yoga experience. Can bring a towel or mat.
If you'd like to be on the BH Team please wear your BH Volunteer T-shirt and arrive
by 11am on 9/30 in front of the ice rink. Later we will move to under the pavilion for the ceremony at 2pm.
