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NEWS Community Bulletin | Boletín Informativo para la Comunidad | Woodbridge, VA | Vol. 1, No. 11
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B-THRIFTY devuelve a la comunidad.
La Navidad es la temporada de dar. Independientemente de la afiliación religiosa, las personas de todo el país se centran en dar. Continúa Página 2
B-THRIFTY GIVES BACK
By H. Dale Keeton, Ph.D.
Christmas is the Season of Giving. Regardless of religious affiliation, individuals across the country are focused on giving. Whether buying gifts for loved ones, dropping coins in a red kettle, or making donations to charitable causes for a yearend tax deduction, we are thinking of giving. It’s a good thing! B-Thrifty believes in the biblical statement, “It is better to give than to receive.” It is our intention to practice giving all year-round, and 2012 has afforded us many opportunities to exercise that virtue. Even though our philosophy is based on “thrift” and “economic gain,” we know that the giver is generally the greater receiver in the long run. Our program of “Free Clothes for Kids” is an example of the spirit of giving that B-Thrifty wants to promote. Other examples include needed merchandise that has been provided free to homeless veterans, to homeless shelters, and to individuals and families who have been re-
ferred to us by our non-profit and church partners. Some of the most significant gifts are not merchandise or money. Gifts of time, energy, and talent-sharing are more likely to have a higher value to the receiver than “things.” B-Thrifty has made serious attempts during 2012 to share those more personal gifts with organizations whose missions are to help individuals and families in need. On many occasions during the year, volunteers from B-Thrifty, sporting yellow t-shirts with the buzzing bee logo, could be seen helping collect food for the hungry, playing with children who had recently experienced loss, or some other service oriented activity. Two of the organizations allowing BThrifty to give and receive are the Occoquan district of the organization of the Boy Scouts and The Salvation Army in Prince William County. By sharing time, energy, and talent over innumerable hours during the past year, Alonso Zamora, founding partner with B-Thrifty, has forged rela-
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tionships with these two highly respected organizations that benefiting B-Thrifty for years to come. Alas, the paradox again: giving is the precursor of receiving. B-Thrifty is grateful for several organizations who have allowed us to both give and receive: A wider Circle, Joseph’s Coat, Providence Church, Antioch Christian Church, Grace Baptist Church, HUG, Marymount University, CrossLink, NAPO, Holiness Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, Veteran Affairs Health Care Organization, Boy Scouts, Salvation Army, Old Bridge United Methodist Church, First Baptist of Woodbridge, ACTS, United Christian Fellowship International, Bethany House, DC United Drive, Good Will, Arlington County Job Fair, and The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Seasons of Hope, Capital Food Bank, Potomac Crest Baptist Church, Rotary Club, and Boys and Girls Club of Prince William County.
Salvation Army and B-THRIFTY Partners helping others.
One of the defining moments for B-Thrifty occurred about this time last year. The Salvation Army Corps of Prince William County stepped up with military strength and supported B-Thrifty in their initiative to help the flood victims of Holly Acres. Continue Page 4
Happy Holidays! December Events in Prince William County. Continue Page 9