Friends of Boroume 2015 fundraiser The German Deputy Foreign
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Friends of Boroume 2015 fundraiser The German Deputy Foreign
www.boroume.gr | [email protected] | tel.: +30 2103237805 Newsletter No 31 | April 2015 Friends of Boroume 2015 fundraiser We are very happy to announce that Friends of Boroume held its second fundraiser to support BOROUME’s mission on April 29th. Working with our beloved volunteer Nick Politakis, the group was able to organize a dinner for all those that support BOROUME at Ikaros Restaurant in Baltimore, Maryland. During the dinner, Alexander Theodoridis, founding member of BOROUME spoke with those attending the dinner via SKYPE and answered questions about BOROUME as well as what is going on in Greece. We are very moved by the support we have received and a big thank you goes out to those that support us from far away. Finally, a special thank you goes out to Nick who is the heart, soul and driving force of the fundraising event. The German Deputy Foreign Minister visits the House of BOROUME The German Deputy Foreign Minister, Mr. Michael Roth, visited the house of BOROUME as part of his official visit to Greece accompanied by the German ambassador to Greece, Mr. Peter Schoof. His goal in visiting us was to learn more about a Greek NGO that helps people in need on a daily basis. During the visit we informed Mr. Roth about the rapid increase in the number of people who are facing food insecurity in Greece and that most of those people would rather have a job so they can purchase their own food rather than get a free meal. We also explained that BOROUME is one of the many new Greek NGO’s that have been created the last few years by citizens who want to do something to help their fellow man thereby creating a renewal that did not previously exist in Greek society. We felt honored to have the opportunity to talk about the current situation in Greece with an important foreign dignitary and to show him that there are Greek organizations, such as BOROUME, which have been created by citizens who have the imagination, passion, enthusiasm and desire for hard work to provide innovative social support systems that could serve as models for other European countries. Frezydem donates milk to children in need We would like to thank Frezyderm ABEE for their donation of 6610 cartons of organic Frezylac milk. With BOROUME’s help, the milk went to 12 recipient organizations that serve children. The milk went to the social services of the following municipalities as well as charities all over the Attica basin:... more... follow us on facebook :) Article in the French newspaper Le Télégramme En 2011, Xenia Papastavrou créait l’association Boroume, afin de collecter auprès des restaurateurs et des commerces, le maximum de nourriture fraîche, qui, initialement, devait finir à la poubelle. Depuis, son association a permis de fournir 2,5 millions de repas aux plus démunis, dans tout le pays. Mais la tâche est immense. Il y a quatre ans, Xenia Papastavrou, qui était alors journaliste, s’attable dans une taverne, dans la banlieue d’Athènes, pour se restaurer. « Ici, on est toujours très généreux en pain. Comme la corbeille était remplie, j’ai demandé au restaurateur un sac plastique pour ramener cette nourriture chez moi. Je ne voulais pas gaspiller, tout simplement. Quelques minutes plus tard, le patron sortait de sa cuisine avec un gros sac rempli de pain qui n’avait pas été touché. Il s’apprêtait à le mettre à la poubelle. J’ai tout pris, me disant que les plus démunis, qui sont de plus en plus nombreux depuis le début de la crise, seraient bien contents d’avoir accès à cette nourriture. Et je... more... “What’s on the menu for your wedding reception? Let us suggest something socially responsible!” an interview with yes-i-do.gr When Nefeli Vitzilaiou met Xenia Papastavrou, a member of the BOROUME team, she learned all that she needed to know about how a wedding reception can be socially responsible. One way to accomplish this is to donate the large quantities of leftover food from the reception to those in need. BOROUME can help in doing this by being the link between you and the charities that serve the needy. How can this be done? Very simply as long as you plan for it! How often do people offer the food from wedding receptions to BOROUME?... More and more couples from all over Greece get in touch with us and offer the leftover food from their wedding receptions. This past summer we saved food from over 50 receptions in Athens, the islands and other towns. How easy is it to do this? The process is very simple. The couple calls us at 210 3237805 or emails us at [email protected] and gives... more... Vikos Street Relays support BOROUME With the slogan is “You can go faster by yourself but we can go further if everyone joins together”, the organizers of Vikos Street Relays is calling all the runners, young and old, to take part on Sunday, April 26th in Marousi and bring a piece of fruit to be donated to those in need. The BOROUME team will be there to take the “torch” and will provide all the fruit to the Marousi Social Services who in turn... more... The Agrinio Municipal Food Market needs support 300 Families from Nikaia need our support We recently spoke with Father Dimitrios from the Holy Trinity Church in Nikaia and we were told that there is an immediate need for food so that the church can continue supporting 300 needy families of the municipality. Specifically, the following foods are needed: • Evaporated milk • Rice • Dry beans • Tomato sauce • Sugar • Cookies • Chocolates • Orzo If anyone can provide any of the above items, please call the House of BOROUME at 210 3237805 or Father Dimitrios at 6932 696342. Mrs. Makri is the person in charge of the Agrinio Social Services and she called us and told us that there are more and more families in her municipality needing support. The municipality along with the Metropolis of Aitolia and Akarnania support about 2000 families by offering them food, clothing and shoes as well as counseling services. During the Easter holiday the municipality plans a... 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