She talked about the growth of the organization from its founding in 1977, to serve not just teens but people of all ages, and in Schenectady and Fulton counties as well as Saratoga. Much of the focus, however, remains on young people, and among the grim issues CAPTAIN is currently trying to deal with and fight in our area are sex trafficking and homelessness. CAPTAIN continues to rely on volunteers for a lot of its good work. Volunteer opportunities include helping kids with homework, staffing the food pantry, office and thrift store, mentoring, writing, companionship, driving, shopping and light housekeeping. Contributions of money and goods also are accepted. Click on the link in the first paragraph above to find out more, and how you can help.
The previous week, our speaker was Janet Friauf (below), who leads the Homelessness Action Team at The Presbyterian New England Congregational Church (PNECC) in Saratoga Springs. The church has been working with Shelters of Saratoga and government officials on addressing homelessness in Saratoga County, where a new Code Blue shelter will open soon on the south side of Saratoga Springs. Like CAPTAIN, Shelters of Saratoga is seeking volunteers and donations.
And in Rotary news, our club will be raising funds by providing food service tomorrow, Saturday Nov. 2, at the Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair, from 9 to 3 at the David Meager Community Center in Malta. Come on by and have a bite.
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