May 1, 2023 - May 14, 2023

B3Bulletin
Build a Better World
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Nelson Mandela
Photo Credit: Bruce Ando, Equipo Esperanza Team, Guatemala; March, 2019
Bi-Monthly News & Update
IN THIS ISSUE:  
  • Upcoming Community Service
  • B3 Photo Contest Entry Deadline Extended
  • Midnight Run Update
  • B3 Despedida
  • B3 Raffle Tickets
  • Pink Aid Toiletry Donations
  • Ecuador Photos + Videos Wanted
  • Help Wanted: Video Editor
  • B3 Open House
  • Memorial Day Parade
  • Important Dates
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Calling all B3 Volunteers...
Westport Library Spring Book Sale

The Westport Library, has asked B3 to help with set-up on Wednesday, May 3rd and Thursday May 4th from 3:30 - 6:30pm and take-down on Monday, May 8th from 4:00 - 7:00pm for the Spring book sale. Proceeds from library book sales support library programming and operations.
The Westport Library Spring Book Sale will be held from Friday, May 5th through Monday, May 8th.
Westport Garden Club
The Westport Garden Club is in need of volunteers for the Westport Garden Club Annual Plant Sale. The Plant Sale features over 1000 plants from members own gardens and will be held on Saturday, May 13th from 9:30am - 1:30pm on Jesup Green in Westport.
2 shifts: 9:00am - 12:00pm or 11:00 - 2:00pm.
Sign up for one or both shifts!
B3 PHOTO CONTEST
Entry Deadline extended to TOMORROW Tuesday, May, 2nd!
Send your photos in TODAY!
Enter your favorite photos from Ecuador!
It’s easy to enter: 

Prizes awarded for the following 6 categories:
All Things B3
Ecuador Sights
Build It!
Community Connections
People of Ecuador
Sports Shots

Sponsored by the B3 Ambassadors. Photos judged by the Board of Directors.
Prizes will be awarded at the Despedida, May 12, 2023.

*No limit on the number of photos and categories entered
MIDNIGHT RUN UPDATE
Thank you to all who donated to the Midnight Run on Friday, April 28th.
The B3 Advisory board braved the rainy weather to take to the streets of NY to give out food, toiletries, clothing, smiles and great conversation.
Making Sandwiches at the B3 office
Advisory Board members ready for Midnight Run
B3 DESPEDIDA
Celebrate Ecuador 2023
Food - Fun - Friends
Don't Miss It!

Photo Contest Winners Recognized

President's Volunteer Service Awards Presented

Raffle Winners Announced

2024 Destination Revealed
B3 RAFFLE
Did you buy the winning raffle ticket yet?
Tickets $25
Grand prize $10,000
2nd Prize $1,000
3rd Prize $500
PINK AID TOILETRY DRIVE

In honor of Mother's Day, B3 is supporting Pink Aid with a toiletry drive for hospital bags for underserved breast cancer patients.
Donations can be dropped off to the B3 office or brought to the Despedida on Friday,May 12th

Items Needed:
★ Toiletries including lotions, creams, lip balms, body soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, throat lozenges
★ Fuzzy Socks
★ $25 Gift Cards to Stop & Shop
★ Boxes of Tea

Toiletries that are free of chemicals, dyes, fragrances and other potentially harmful ingredients are requested.
Ideas for the types of toiletries from clean brands include:
Toothpaste
Dr. Bronner's (sold at Whole Foods or online), Tom's (sold at Whole Foods or online), Jason (sold at Whole Foods or online), Dr. Brite (sold online)
Soap
Dr. Bronner's unscented bar soap (sold at Whole Foods or online), Tom's (sold at Whole Foods or online), Native Body Wash (sold online), Kiss my Face (sold online)
Lip Balms
Dr. Bronner's (sold at Whole Foods or online), Burt's Bees (sold at Whole Foods or online)
Lotions/Creams
Dr. Bronner's unscented bar soap (sold at Whole Foods or online), Burt's Bees (sold at Whole Foods or online), Tom's (sold at Whole Foods or online), Now Organics (sold online), Kiss my Face (sold online)

Thank you for your generosity and support!
B3 OPEN HOUSE

Share the experience...
Let your friends know about the B3 OPEN HOUSE
CALL FOR PHOTOS + VIDEOS
Students and Advisors from all teams -

PLEASE SEND US YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS* from Ecuador!
1. Visit wetransfer.com
2. Click on + Upload Files and upload the file of photos you would like to share
3. Email to: b3news@buildersbeyondborders.org
4.  Add your email address
5.  Message: Enter your team name
6. Click Transfer

*Please send photos and videos separately.
HELP WANTED: VIDEO EDITOR
Do you have video editing skills?
Would you like to get some resume experience?

As the end of the B3 year approaches, there are various end of year videos that need to be created and B3 could use your help.
Contact b3news@buildersbeyondborders.org if you're interested in putting your skills to good use and create some lasting B3 memories.
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Save the Date
and
March with B3
(earn community service hours for next year)
 
Memorial Day Parade
 
Monday, May 29th

IMPORTANT DATES

May 3
Westport Library Spring Book Sale (Set-Up)
Westport Library - 20 Jesup Road, Westport
3:30 - 6:30pm

May 4
Westort Library Spring Book Sale (Set-Up)
Westport Library - 20 Jesup Road, Westport
3:30 - 6:30pm

May 8
Westport Library Spring Book Sale (Take-Down)
Westport Library - 20 Jesup Road, Westport
4:00 - 7:00pm

May 12
B3 Despedida
Stepping Stones Museum - 303 West Avenue, Norwalk

May 13
Westport Garden Club Plant Sale
Jesup Green - 20 Jesup Road, Westport
9:00am - 12:00pm/11:00am - 2:00pm

May 14
Mother's Day

May 17
B3 Open House
B3 Office - 66 Fort Point Street, Norwalk
5:30 - 7:00pm

May 29
Westport Memorial Day Parade
8:00 - 11:00am