September 15, 2007 by Dan.

We are pleased to announce that Patrick’s candidacy for Congress is the first to meet the criteria of the Principles for Politics organization, since its inception in 2005–a sad commentary on politics in this country, but good news for the people of the 5th District. Patrick’s website has now been linked there, and we thank its administrators for their support, but more importantly, for their vision of principled politics–a vision that excludes the undue influence of political contributions in campaigns and that reinforces the notion that a candidate’s solutions and policies be based upon basic principles and not just fitted and tailored to the current political climate.

As you may already know, Patrick’s fundraising efforts have been delegated to me, and are, in fact, focused on raising money for charitable organizations in the area. If you support Patrick’s principled positions, and you want to show your support but can’t find a donate button on our website or our blog (the ones you normally see flashing prominently on candidates’ homepages), please volunteer for campaign activities or donate to one of Patrick’s chosen charities and feel good at the same time.

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September 15, 2007 by patrick.

The Merrimack Valley Food Bank, Inc. will begin a week-long Neighborhood Food Drive today September 15th.

The organization has announced: “At this time, the Food Bank, as well as most of our member agencies, struggle to keep enough non-perishable food on their shelves to feed the neediest populations in Greater Lowell, the Merrimack Valley, North Shore and Southern New Hampshire. The Pantry Raid helps us replenish items here at the Food Bank until the generous holiday donations arrive.”

“You may volunteer in the following ways:

Between Saturday, September 15th and Thursday, September 20th (may be done in the evening and on the weekend) Distribute empty bags, with flyers attached, to homes in the Highlands and Belvidere sections of Lowell (maps will be provided)

Saturday, September 22nd, between 9:00am–1:00pm. Pick up full bags from the homes that you distributed the empty bags to and deliver them to our food bank truck (located in strategic locations in the neighborhoods)”

“If you are unable to participate in this event, then consider conducting a food drive at your place of work, worship or at an upcoming celebration with family and friends. During the holiday seasons we appreciate receiving donations (beginning in September) of frozen turkeys, canned or frozen hams and all the fixings for a nice Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Call us and we’ll email you a Holiday Flyer with suggested items to post at work or where you worship. ”

You may call (978) 454-7272 or visit the Merrimack Valley Food Bank’s website at www.mvfb.org.

Also, to contribute to this organization, please click on the Charity - FirstGiving link above. Thank you for any support.

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