[ACT] Celebrate NeighborWoods Month

[Jared Liu]

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	September 29, 2008	 	
		
  	

Week 1

Photo Contest

Volunteer Award

Mini-Grant

Promotional Gear

Register




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WEEK 1
Philadelphia Kicks off NeighborWoods Month!
It’s NeighborWoods Month! The national campaign officially kicks off  
this Wednesday. By October 5, already 34 organizations will have  
organized 86 events in 40 cities around the country. Week One is  
headlined by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Fall for Your  
Park event, at which 300 to 400 volunteers will participate in a large  
scale workday at one Philadelphia park. The day will include tree and  
bulb plantings, mural painting, woodland restoration, graffiti  
removal, and trash clean-up. Councilwoman Marion Tasco, Mayor Michael  
Nutter (invited), State Senator Shirley Kitchen, and Congressman  
Dwight Evans are among just a few of the leaders from Philadelphia and  
around the country who will participate in NeighborWoods Month 2008!

  	



  	

  	Join the campaign!
  	

SEND US YOUR SNAPS
Win $500
This year, we're looking for great action shots that celebrate a  
spirit of volunteerism and stewardship for trees. Send us your  
inspiring, surprising, or amusing photos and we'll feature your images  
at the ACT Annual Meeting and Member Rally on Nov. 17 in Atlanta. The  
winning photograph will receive a $500 Home Depot gift card.

  	

  	

  	Submit your photos
  	

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Win a trip to Washington, DC for one of your volunteers!
ACT is pleased to announce it is accepting nominations for Volunteer  
of the Year. This is an opportunity for ACT members to share  
inspirational accounts of volunteers in action and have them gain  
national recognition for their local contributions! This award is open  
to any individual (board member, community organizer, pro bono  
consultant, etc.) whose volunteer efforts have made a contribution to  
urban forestry by improving community trees and the neighborhoods  
which they are in.

  	

  	

  	Join the campaign
  	

MINI-GRANT
Up to $500- Deadline: Rolling
Make your event more memorable and successful. Request up to $500 in  
financial assistance as a way to accomplish something extra, such as  
purchasing marketing, media, or additional promotional items, hiring a  
photographer, creating awards, or making your event kid-friendly.

  	

  	

  	Apply for a Mini-Grant
  	

FREE GEAR AND MATERIALS
Order NeighborWoods Promotional Gear
By registering your October event with ACT, you will receive free  
professionally designed marketing materials including T-shirts,  
posters, banners, door hangers, toolbelts, and kids' activity cards.  
See samples and order additional quantities!

  	

  	

  	Order Free Gear
  	

REGISTER YOUR EVENT
Join the Campaign!

How can NeighborWoods benefit you?
*  Builds partnerships and recognition
*  Improves quality of life
*  Educates people about trees

Help us promote your work. Register your event today.

  	

  	

  	Register your event	

  		
  	
  	
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