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ichele Willis — chapter coordinator of Project Linus for Kern, Tulare and Fresno counties — strives to give back to local children in need with her “blanketeers,” or volunteers. Wanting to give back after Hurricane Katrina, Willis took to the Internet to research organizations that were accepting donations. She stumbled on Project Linus and decided to start a local chapter in November 2005. The program was named from the security blanket-toting character from the Peanuts comic strip, Willis said. “We are a volunteer based nonprofit that provides new, handmade blankets and afghans to children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in
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athy Orn and her husband David had been residents of the Bakersfield Homeless Center in the past. “Back in 2003, they did not offer all the programs for GED or job development that they offered when we came back this time,” Orn said. When circumstances in 2009 brought the couple back to the center, Orn was excited to take advantage of these new opportunities. In January 2010, she interviewed to join the City of Bakersfield’s Green Waste crew, a new program available after to a special contract between Bakersfield and the center. “At Green Waste I gained a better understanding of my capabilities,” Orn said. “I found I could become a lead and manage a crew of six work-
ers.” But Orn did not stop there. She took her new confidence gained from working at Green Waste and become a part-time cook in the homeless center’s kitchen. When a position managing the donations warehouse became available, Orn had proven her value as an employee. “I love what I do. I can help others,” she said laughing. “I can pay my bills!” Orn’s husband, David, is also a part of the Green Waste crew. They have their own home, and security that they have not experienced in years. “The last year or so has been special year for me,” Orn said, her face glowing. “I was promoted to work in the warehouse, I have been seven years sober, I took my first vacation, and we have a relationship with our CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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COURTESY OF SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL new Starbucks Coffee Company kiosk opened Feb. 1 at San Joaquin Community Hospital — the first of its kind for the worldwide chain. The walk-up, outdoor facility is in front of the hospital, near the gazebo area. It is set-up as primarily a “grab-and-go” retail shop open to San Joaquin hospital employees, as well as the public. Adding the Starbucks kiosk, which will soon include outdoor seating, is yet another improvement to the 254-bed hospital grounds, said Jarrod McNaughton, San Joaquin’s vice-president of marketing and development. “Bringing a Starbucks kiosk on to our hospital campus is very exciting,” McNaughton said. “We see this as another
convenience we can offer to our visitors — and we all know how popular Starbucks coffee drinks are!” Starbucks representatives and San Joaquin officials worked closely together on the details of the project. This location, although not owned by Starbucks, is a fully-licensed store, offering a full Starbucks menu. All of the baristas, who are San Joaquin employees, underwent extensive Starbucks training. Hours for the Starbucks kiosk at San Joaquin Community Hospital are: • 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday. • 5 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday. • Closed Saturday in observance of the Sabbath • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday
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others and in the midst of it all make friendships and find purpose with our life!” There is no experience necessary to participate as a “blanketeer.” Volunteers are always welcome. Local organization that Project Linus serves includes: • Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault • Clinica Sierra Vista • Delano Regional Medical Center • Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic • Edwards Air Force Base • Greenlawn Mortuary • Jamison Children's Center • Kern County Adoption Agency • Kern Medical Center • Dignity Health Hospitals: Memorial and Mercy, Downtown and Southwest • San Joaquin Community Hospital Fabric donations Fabric donations of cotton, fleece or flannel are always welcome. Donations can be made to Project Linus c/o Michele Willis, 10720 Palm Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93312 Local donation sites Bolts to Bindings: 930 Wible Rd. Ellie Jaye's Baby Boutique: 1608 19th St. Strawberry Patches: 6433 Ming Ave.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 we can provide to the local children first, then give to others.” Most recently, Project Linus donated about 900 blankets to the students at Taft Union High School after the shooting on Jan. 10. Some of the most memorable moments Willis has experienced since her association with Project Linus was winning the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce’s “humanitarian Michele Willis group of the year” award for 2007 and 2008, and also the memories she has gathered while delivering blankets with her six children. While they can no longer deliver the blankets due to the H1N1 virus regulations, she explains it was rewarding teaching them the importance of community service. It’s important to understand that Project Linus does not receive funds from the national headquarters, nor is Willis paid for her time or service. She, too, is a dedicated volunteer. For Willis, Project Linus isn’t about her. “It’s about the whole community that unites to serve others, and while serving, we learn new things, often times teaching
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