Monday, April 28, 2014

MAYke it an AGSF Month!

AGSF Awareness Month kicks off on Thursday, May 1st with our “Feeding Your Spirit” cookbook launch party at Main Street Books!  We hope to see you there and also hope you will plan to participate in any of our Awareness events listed below.  

This is our primary way of raising the funds that will go to deserving grant recipients and to research organizations searching for a cure for ALS, so we’re pulling out all the stops for a successful month!  We can't thank the participating businesses enough for giving their space, their time, proceeds, tips, and more, but mostly for  showing that they believe in the AGSF mission by being a part of AGSF Awareness Month 2014!

Support Area Businesses that Support AGSF and 
MAYke it an AGSF Month!

 

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Introducing... the AGSF Teen Council!

A Giving Spirit Foundation (AGSF) is proud to announce the formation of the new AGSF Teen Council.  Comprised of 11 local area teens ages 13 - 18, the new AGSF Teen Council will focus on events intended to reach all ages of the community.  These teens believe in the mission of AGSF and want to be a part of making an impact on their community through this organization.

AGSF Teen Council Co-Chair Lexi Powers approached board member Carly Schiano earlier this year about wanting to get involved with AGSF. Out of that conversation came the AGSF Teen Council.

AGSF Board Member Carly Schiano explains, "I'm really excited about the creation of the AGSF Teen Council.  I think it's critical for an organization whose mission is to help mothers and their children in need, to incorporate local youth in the planning and execution of events.  I think the Teen Council will make our organization richer and stronger for having their enthusiasm, perspective and new ideas and I think our organization will give those teens involved an amazing chance to look at the needs of others and learn ways that they can really make a difference in their lives."    

Why did Lexi want to become involved in this organization?  “I've been blessed with the opportunity to serve those in need and aid in raising awareness among community members,” she says.  “We are truly impacting surrounding communities in extremely positive ways and creating life-changing experiences for those in need.

The AGSF Teen Council is currently planning an ambitious fundraiser -  a 24-hour walk that will raise funds and awareness for AGSF and ALS.  It will be held on August 16 – 17 on Davidson’s Village Green.  This is an organized, overnight fundraising walk around the Green and filled with fun and team spirit. Mark your calendars now and start thinking about who all you want on your team! Watch the AGSF Facebook page for more details as the plans are finalized.   

AGSF Teen Council member Amelia Woodall has been involved with AGSF  since the non-profit’s  inception in 2008.  Last year, Amelia and her sister Abigail were active helpers at many AGSF Awareness month events for the first time.  They immediately saw the support the organization has by the Davidson community and the positive responses from those learning about it for the first time.   

Amelia says, “I enjoy my involvement with AGSF because not only is it a great learning opportunity for me, but I am helping raise awareness and donations that go to help women in need all throughout the community. AGSF truly is an organization that will change people's lives.

All proceeds from the AGSF Teen Council events will go directly to A Giving Spirit Foundation.  AGSF provides financial assistance to families in the Davidson and greater Charlotte, NC area where the mother has been diagnosed with a debilitating disease.  AGSF also supports research organizations searching for a cure for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), like Project ALS and The ALS Association Jim “Catfish” Hunter chapter.  AGSF is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

When AGSF Teen Council Co-Chair Daryl Konstandt was asked why she got involved with the organization, she explained: “When the opportunity presented itself to join AGSF Teen Council, I was extremely excited to be able to lend a hand in such an amazing organization. It truly is an honor to be a small part of a foundation that provides such a big help to families in need around the community.”

If you are interested in learning more about the AGSF Teen Council, their events or how you can participate, please contact any member of the AGSF Teen Council or email agsf@agivingspirit.org.

2014 AGSF Teen Council:
  • Lexi Powers (Co-Chair)
  • Daryl Konstandt (Co-Chair)
  • Maggie Fowler (Secretary)
  • Amelia Woodall  (Communications)
  • Finn Bridgeford
  • Libby Dy
  • Hank Grzeszczak
  • Grace Powers
  • Rachel Neal
  • Matthew Shaw
  • Abigail Woodall