Pay it Forward Internationally Common Space Center for Creativity

1700 N Reynolds Rd, Toledo, OH 43615 Ph: 419-531-2046

Ph #2: 419-290-0995

payitforwardinternationally@gmail.com

“Pay it Forward

Internationally”

Workshop,

World Cafe &

Open House Fri., April 22, 2:30-8:00pm

PIFI Workshop: 2:30-4:30pm

World Café Discussion Groups: 5-5:45pm

International Potluck Reception: 5:45-6:15pm

International Youth Orchestra: 6:15-6:45pm

International Wine Tasting : 7-8:00pm

Silent Auction closes 7:30pm (Opens 4:30pm)

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The Arts Council Lake Erie West (ACLEW) and the Great Lakes Consortium for International Training and Development (GLC) have worked together internationally for 16 years to develop creative skills, promote democracy and helping people help themselves and their community.

ACLEW (1983):ACLEW (1983):ACLEW (1983):ACLEW (1983): is a grassroots agency providing space and services to artists while engaging the public in creative, educational, historical, cultural and international programs. ACLEW operates two Common Space Centers for Creativity and Seven Eagles Historical Education Center.

GLC (1999GLC (1999GLC (1999GLC (1999): is a collaborative effort of the University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, Lourdes University and WSOS Community Action Commission, Inc. that initiates, supports and coordinates international training and development efforts with resources and needs in the world community.

We’d l i ke to hear f rom you ! Contac t us a t :

A program of WSOS Community ActionA program of WSOS Community ActionA program of WSOS Community ActionA program of WSOS Community Action Martin W. Nagy—Executive Director

Ruxandra Nagy—International Projects Director

“CHANGING THE

WORLD ONE GOOD

DEED AT A TIME”

Inspire kindness

and pay it forward

HAVE YOU BEEN THINKING ABOUT?HAVE YOU BEEN THINKING ABOUT?HAVE YOU BEEN THINKING ABOUT?HAVE YOU BEEN THINKING ABOUT?

…where to start helping / volunteering

…test or practice what you have learned

…make a change in your life

…make a difference

HAVE YOU WANTED TO?HAVE YOU WANTED TO?HAVE YOU WANTED TO?HAVE YOU WANTED TO?

…share your experience

…challenge your limits or skills

…meet new people & share your ideals,

culture, interests

DO YOU WANT TO SUPPORT?DO YOU WANT TO SUPPORT?DO YOU WANT TO SUPPORT?DO YOU WANT TO SUPPORT?

… a cause, group or community

GOT AN IDEA?GOT AN IDEA?GOT AN IDEA?GOT AN IDEA?

…want to talk to someone?

Contact us to express

your interest …or tell us

your story about

Paying it Forward.

Free —Register in advance

Bring a dish to share at potluck

Bring a bottle of wine to share

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GLC-WSOS

Facebook.com/PayItForwardInternationally

. . . AND BEYONDAND BEYONDAND BEYONDAND BEYOND

• Be inspired to take action in Paying It Forward — locally or internationally

• Receive first-hand accounts and resource information about Paying it Forward Internationally

• Connect with individuals who have participated in an international program,

• Participate in ‘Pay it Forward Day NW Ohio’ - Thursday, April 28, 2016.

• Establish a Pay it Forward Mentoring Program

• Change the world, one good deed at a time

WHATWHATWHATWHAT’S’S’S’S IN IT FOR YOU:IN IT FOR YOU:IN IT FOR YOU:IN IT FOR YOU: • Conferences • Contacts • Fellowships • Grants • Internships • Mentoring & mentorship • Professional & personal development • Programs • Scholarships • Training • Travel • Volunteering internationally & locally

COCOCOCO----SPONSORS:SPONSORS:SPONSORS:SPONSORS:

• Center for International Studies and

Programs, University of Toledo (CISP)

• Bowling Green State University

• Lourdes University

• World Affairs Council of NW Ohio

THE ISSUETHE ISSUETHE ISSUETHE ISSUE

The issue is that even with all the current technology, libraries and other resources available, finding what opportunities exist, finding the right contacts, gathering the required information, jumping through all the obstacles, completing an application and feeling safe for ‘Paying It Forward ‘Paying It Forward ‘Paying It Forward ‘Paying It Forward

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THE PURPOSETHE PURPOSETHE PURPOSETHE PURPOSE

We will address this issue by convening

a workshop on what opportunities exist

to assist others in the fields of

education, healthcare, agriculture,

handicrafts, entrepreneurship etc. and

how to find the avenues to secure the

opportunity to help others. This two-

hour workshop is open to university

students, young professionals and

anyone interested to learn of the

opportunities that are available.

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ONE STEP ONE STEP ONE STEP ONE STEP

AT A TIMEAT A TIMEAT A TIMEAT A TIME

Our understanding is that many people want to help others, do acts of

kindness, inspire others to do good –

in other words, Pay It Forward.Pay It Forward.Pay It Forward.Pay It Forward. Young

and old alike share the same feeling,

but in many cases are clueless as to

what how and where the

opportunities are available. University

students and young professionals

have the drive to put into practice

what they have studied for and want

to gain first-hand experience. Retired

persons and senior citizens have the

time, experience and desire to

venture out, travel, put their life-long

knowledge into something that would

benefit others and be rewarding.

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