The Heart of the Triangle
sharing the vision, supporting the mission
of the triangle area non-prof it community
Local Heroes Are Making a Difference
A
s author Linda Seachrist states in this month’s feature The largest event is the “Generous Community Weekend”
article “Homegrown Heroes”, conscious citizen activists to be held May 21-24. This event will serve and promote gen-
can make a difference in their communities. How? Start erosity throughout the U.S., with an emphasis on providing free
where you are! Find your passion and work toward one change medical and dental services to the disadvantaged and homeless.
or one service that benefits your community. One simple act Several large-scale events are planned throughout the Triangle.
can ripple outward into the world. The following inspiring Adding to the focus on local communities, the Generous
stories show how local community members are making an Community Student Board is also organizing “City Clean”, a
impact. project where students select random places to pick up trash,
remove graffiti, and work on landscaping projects. “Social
Sara and Phillip Dail: A Local Helping Hand
Activism is part of my DNA. I enjoy helping people and making
towards Haiti Relief
a difference,” Garrett comments, “This is what we do on the
Generous Community Student Board.”
When the recent earthquake in Haiti shook the world,
Garret is also involved with “Adopt a School” programs
local businesses and community members jumped into action.
(locally and world-wide including Malaysia, Bulgaria, Bahamas,
Philip and Sara Davis Dail of Beleza … a Fair Trade Boutique in
and Australia). AAS programs provide mentoring, tutoring, food
Cameron Village, immediately began receiving donations from
and clothing to disadvantaged and at-risk students.
customers and community members to send to Haiti through
MERCI, sponsored by the United Methodist Church. MERCI has
Contact: Garrett Pratt, Generous Community,
sent more than thirty truckloads of emergency supplies, blan-
www.generouscommunity.net.
kets, sheets, food, tarps, and health kits to Haiti.
Beleza supports international fair trade with jewelry and
Elizabeth Galecke: Photography with a Purpose
accessories supporting developing countries around the world,
including Haiti. Phillip had traveled to Haiti in August where he
L
ocal photographer Elizabeth Galecke is honored to use her
passion for photography as a way to give back by using it
worked with an orphanage and became involved with a local
for positive change in the community. Over the years, she has
pastor who works to build clinics, schools, community centers
donated her work and services to many non-profits including
and churches in the poorest areas of Haiti.
the Make-a-Wish Foundation, MS Society, Hospice of Wake
Before the recent earthquake, Phillip had organized a med-
County, Prevent Child Abuse, Lutheran Family Services, Easter
ical team to go to Haiti on March 20. The team is still going and
Seals/UCP and Juvenile Diabetes.
it appears they will have even more doctors and nurses assisting
One of her most memorable projects was working through
any way they can. Beleza also sponsors other local non-profit
the Make-a-Wish Foundation with a teenager who wanted to be
organizations by holding special events and sales at Beleza.
a poster child for children with cancer. His was a heart-felt mes-
Contact: Sara Davis Dail, Beleza … A Fair Trade Boutique. sage to other children with cancer about strength and resiliency.
www.shopbeleza.com. Elizabeth comments, “I see the struggles that other people are
going through, and I am lucky that I can help in some way. I’m
Garrett Pratt: Young Hands, Big Heart
able to tell their story, and in turn, others relate and connect to
the work that I’m providing.”
W
hile most high-school students are focused on social,
On April 2, Elizabeth Galecke is celebrating the 15th An-
sports and extra-curricular activities, some are deeply
niversary of her photography career by teaming with Epona &
involved with spreading social activism throughout their com-
Oak (celebrating their 1st Anniversary) in an exhibition of non-
munities.
profit work. Elizabeth will display featured works from each
Garrett Pratt is a student and football standout. He is also
organization along with their mission statements. There will be
the Director of Missions Projects for the “Generous Community
opportunities for the community to donate to these organiza-
Student Board,” focusing on planning local and abroad com-
tions.
munity service projects. Garrett is involved with three major
initiatives: Contact: Elizabeth Galecke, www.elizabethgalecke.com.
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