This past weekend was a busy one in PV-land.  On Saturday 13 PVs converged in Emerson, NJ for the annual meeting of the PV Steering Committee.  This group of committed volunteers takes the time to go over the results of the evaluations and reunions and helps guide the program into the future.  Many lively discussions were had, new ideas were tossed around and plans were set in place. As a group they affirmed the mission and direction of the program and provided some additional guidance to us, as we move forward as a program. Many thanks to all who came.

On Sunday we had our spring PV Board Meeting, also in Emerson. The Board was updated on the current status of the program, given an update on our grant writing from our grant writer and discussed the importance and need for additional fundraising.  Thank you to all who participated whether by phone or being present.

Also, a HUGE thank you to the Kraytems for hosting the weekend. Their willingness to open up their home to the PVs (and feed us!) is a huge help to us.

After the Board Meeting we headed into Brooklyn to meet up for dinner with the young women from WEB (Womens Empowerment Brooklyn.)  It was wonderful to see them all and to catch up on their lives.  An especially good highlight was seeing Marilyn’s 5 month old baby.

Our five week road trip has concluded and we are now back in our homes. It was really an amazing five weeks.  We covered 19 states, drove over 5,000 miles, spent time with numerous PVs and created an amazing amount of memories. THANK YOU!!!

This past weekend was a busy one in PV-land.  On Saturday 13 PVs converged in Emerson, NJ for the annual meeting of the PV Steering Committee.  This group of committed volunteers takes the time to go over the results of the evaluations and reunions and helps guide the program into the future.  Many lively discussions were had, new ideas were tossed around and plans were set in place. As a group they affirmed the mission and direction of the program and provided some additional guidance to us, as we move forward as a program. Many thanks to all who came.

On Sunday we had our spring PV Board Meeting, also in Emerson. The Board was updated on the current status of the program, given an update on our grant writing from our grant writer and discussed the importance and need for additional fundraising.  Thank you to all who participated whether by phone or being present.

Also, a HUGE thank you to the Kraytems for hosting the weekend. Their willingness to open up their home to the PVs (and feed us!) is a huge help to us.

After the Board Meeting we headed into Brooklyn to meet up for dinner with the young women from WEB (Womens Empowerment Brooklyn.)  It was wonderful to see them all and to catch up on their lives.  An especially good highlight was seeing Marilyn’s 5 month old baby.

Our five week road trip has concluded and we are now back in our homes. It was really an amazing five weeks.  We covered 19 states, drove over 5,000 miles, spent time with numerous PVs and created an amazing amount of memories. THANK YOU!!!

This past weekend was a busy one in PV-land.  On Saturday 13 PVs converged in Emerson, NJ for the annual meeting of the PV Steering Committee.  This group of committed volunteers takes the time to go over the results of the evaluations and reunions and helps guide the program into the future.  Many lively discussions were had, new ideas were tossed around and plans were set in place. As a group they affirmed the mission and direction of the program and provided some additional guidance to us, as we move forward as a program. Many thanks to all who came.

On Sunday we had our spring PV Board Meeting, also in Emerson. The Board was updated on the current status of the program, given an update on our grant writing from our grant writer and discussed the importance and need for additional fundraising.  Thank you to all who participated whether by phone or being present.

Also, a HUGE thank you to the Kraytems for hosting the weekend. Their willingness to open up their home to the PVs (and feed us!) is a huge help to us.

After the Board Meeting we headed into Brooklyn to meet up for dinner with the young women from WEB (Womens Empowerment Brooklyn.)  It was wonderful to see them all and to catch up on their lives.  An especially good highlight was seeing Marilyn’s 5 month old baby.

Our five week road trip has concluded and we are now back in our homes. It was really an amazing five weeks.  We covered 19 states, drove over 5,000 miles, spent time with numerous PVs and created an amazing amount of memories. THANK YOU!!!

We are pleased to announce that the PV program has received a $20,000 grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation based in Pittsburgh.  This grant will be put to good use this summer in West Virginia.

We are pleased to announce that the PV program has received a $20,000 grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation based in Pittsburgh.  This grant will be put to good use this summer in West Virginia.

We are pleased to announce that the PV program has received a $20,000 grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation based in Pittsburgh.  This grant will be put to good use this summer in West Virginia.

Yonkers, NY – “Ride and Hike with Passion” — On Saturday, April 30, join Ed Mechmann for a Bike Ride from Yonkers to Pleasantville, NY (25 miles) on the South and North County Trailways (the old New York Central Putnam Division Rail Trail), while Peggy does a Hike in and around Pleasantville, NY (5 miles) on the same trail.  Finish at the Captain Lawrence Brewery, Pleasantville, NY, for rest and recuperation.  To sponsor or join us, contact Ed at kb2etm@gmail.com (suggested sponsor amount: $1 per mile for the bike ride, $5 per mile for the hike).

Washington DC – “Biking/Running with Passion” April 30- May 1, 2011 Are you interested in a challenge that will benefit the PV Volunteers in their efforts to provide support to marginalized people in rural towns in West Virginia and in  Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY???

Denver, CO – “Walk with Passion” Sunday, May 1st at noon.  Take a walk around Sloan’s Lake with a Cookout at my house to follow… For information about the Denver event, please contact John at jawiley1118@aol.com

Cincinnati, OH  – “Walk with Passion”Saturday, April 30th at noon. Take a walk at Winton Woods with a picnic to follow.  For more information, please contact Jenny at jennywiley18@hotmail.com

Seattle, WA – “Hiking with Passion” Saturday, April 20th at 11 am. Join us for a hike through beautiful Discovery Park in Seattle. After the hike we will enjoy a picnic in the park. For more information contact Jill at jill.wallace11@gmail.com

Clark, NJ – “Walking with Passion” Sunday, May 1st, at 11am.  The Melao’s house, 45 Conger Way, Clark New Jersey (We have a park directly behind our house)..just pray for SUN!!!  We will be walking first, with some Picken’s Food to follow!!!  For more information contact Holly at  hollymelao@comcast.net

Brooklyn, NY – “Walking with Passion” Sunday, May 1st. Time and location to be announced. For more information contact Tricia at tricia.pakonis@gmail.com

Atchison, KS – “Plant/Garden with Passion”  Calling all Farmers and Gardeners.  Plant your seeds while supporting the PVs.  Please see previous blog post for all the specifics.  For more information contact Dan or Lucy at Lucy21dan12@gmail.com

Bronx, NY – “Bake Sale with Passion”  St. Barnabas in the Bronx. Time and specifics tba. For more information contact Joanne at haggis2@optimum.net.

West Chester, PA – “PV Volunteers Benefit Concert” Saturday, April 23  3:00pm – 4:30pm.  Swope Instrumental Room (141) West Chester University of Pennsylvania.  Join us for an afternoon of pop, rock, and musical theatre songs at the PV Volunteers Benefit Concert & Bake Sale! The show will start at 3pm, but be sure to get there early to snack on some yummy baked goods!  For more information contact Eileen at et651141@wcupa.edu

Kansas City, MO – “Purchase with Passion” in Kansas City!!!!  Participants will spend their day thrifting at some of Kansas City’s best thrift stores.  At the end of their thrifting trip, they can estimate how much money they saved by buying clothes (or items) from a thrift store instead of a department store and donate the saved money to the PVs!  For more information, contact Mary Mary.imani@hotmail.com or RebeccaHinmanR@hawks.rockhurst.edu

Little Compton, RI “Paddle with Passion”  Sunday, May 1^st  A canoeing trip down the Westport River. Please contact Elisabeth for more information elisabethallen@yahoo.com

I read this yesterday and thought of the summer and the countless PB and J sandwiches that are consumed by PVs.

http://sierraclub.typepad.com/compass/2011/03/pb-jelly-sandwich.html

Saturday is Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich day.  Let’s all raise a PB and J on Saturday!

I read this yesterday and thought of the summer and the countless PB and J sandwiches that are consumed by PVs.

http://sierraclub.typepad.com/compass/2011/03/pb-jelly-sandwich.html

Saturday is Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich day.  Let’s all raise a PB and J on Saturday!

I read this yesterday and thought of the summer and the countless PB and J sandwiches that are consumed by PVs.

http://sierraclub.typepad.com/compass/2011/03/pb-jelly-sandwich.html

Saturday is Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich day.  Let’s all raise a PB and J on Saturday!