The Obama Volunteer Corps is a grassroots organization centered in Houston, Texas.
We are a group of volunteers inspired by the historical Presidental campaign of Senator Barack Obama, devoted to making the Senator's message of change a reality by serving our communities through public service and activism.
Our organization is committed to showing that words do have meaning, words inspire people to take action. Our group is ready to work to improve the communities we live in and spread the message of hope and change.
This past Saturday CORPS participated in the Great American Bake Sale. Our bake sale took place in front of the historic Heights Theater on 19th St and coincided with Heights First Saturday. The treats our members baked and brought out ran the gambit from the deliciously lavish to the simply sweet. All of the proceeds raised from the bake more
When: Saturday, June 7, 2008
10 AM until 2 PM Where: Heights Theater
331 W. 19th Street
Houston, TX 77008
The Obama Volunteer Corps will be hosting a local version of the Great American Bake Sale, in partnership with Share Our Strength.
We will hosting our own bake sale in an attempt to help raise funds to fight childhood hunger across the nation. We need to find local bakeries and restaurants who would be willing to donate goods on the day of the event, as well as taking the initiative to create our own baked goods. (I'm thinking some circular OBAMA cookies featuring the campaign logo).
Both Senator Obama and his wife Michelle grew up understanding what it meant to cherish every meal and many of us have shared in that experience growing up in poor homes across Texas and the country. This is our chance to help make a real difference in the lives of America's future.
Send any questions or comments or suggestions my way.