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3/4/2009
Sandra Rohrstaff, Partner
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Comments for Cans -- Comment on this Blog and We'll Donate to a Food Bank

You hear it every day on the TV or radio news, or you read it in the newspaper - or you experience it yourself. Virginians are losing their jobs and are relying on local food banks just to get by. In one of the worst economic times we've ever witnessed, food banks are suffering increasing strain.

We launched our website a few months ago as a way to educate people about our justice system and how legal developments in and out of Virginia affect your rights. To combine that goal with a small measure of social responsibility in more pressing matters, I am asking for your help, and it won't cost you a thing. Simply leave a comment on this blog post or any other post as you browse through the site. For every 100 comments to this blog post, Weiner, Rohrstaff & Spivey will make a $100 donation to the Federation of Virginia Food Banks, a non-profit organization made up of the seven regional Virginia and Washington DC food banks. The Federation was created to support the food banks in providing food, funding, education, advocacy and awareness services and programs throughout the Commonwealth.

We're calling this program "Comments For Cans." So leave a comment, and spread the word around in the Internet community. And I invite other bloggers to outright steal this idea if you think it's worthy of copying. In fact, we'd be honored if you did.

After all, little hinges can open big doors. Let the comments begin..

Labels: communitiy donate food bank non-profit Virginia

22 Comments to "Comments for Cans -- Comment on this Blog and We'll Donate to a Food Bank"

Hey wonderful lawyers! Thanks for all you do for people in need:) love to all!

Posted by James Murphy on March 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM

What a great and original idea!! I'll pass it on. Lee Sims

Posted by Lee Sims on March 10, 2009 at 11:42 AM

count us in- what a great idea!

Posted by mindi spenner on March 10, 2009 at 10:43 AM

Good luck with your very worthy cause! Happy to do my small part.

Posted by John Heuisler on March 8, 2009 at 01:29 PM

And one more time, thanks Sandra for raising awareness for others. For every $100 you raise with your blogging effort, I'll donate another $100.

Posted by Barbara S. Williams on March 8, 2009 at 10:56 AM

Sandra: Interfaith Relief in Loudoun County runs a food bank and I did donate to this charitable organization recently. I am proud of your work trying to help those less fortunate than many of us and see that I am No. 17 on the list-- so if everyone blogs one more time, we'll have 34 so let's go guys, and blog more for WRS's good work!

Posted by Barbara S. Williams on March 8, 2009 at 10:54 AM

Great idea! More people in more states should pick this up, as I'm sure Virginia's food banks aren't alone.

Posted by Clay Stangle on March 6, 2009 at 11:12 AM

Our food ministry at Community of Faith UMC is seeing 95 families weekly in western Fairfax, up from an average of 55 jusst last October. The need is growing. Thanks for efforts to help.

Posted by Rob Vaughn on March 6, 2009 at 09:20 AM

I am thrilled that you are doing this, keep up the great work!

Posted by Connie Gray on March 5, 2009 at 05:55 PM

Sandra, Thanks for inviting me to help support this excellent effort to support those who are most vulnerable, especially in these troubled times. I had a theology professor say once "The Kingdom of God is for the poor and the rest of us can just hope we will be included with them." Caring for the hungry is one of the most noble and loving witnesses.

Posted by Vincent Guss on March 5, 2009 at 03:00 PM

I agree -- great idea. I will also pass it on. Thanks for your concern and creativity. Pat Bruce

Posted by Patricia Bruce on March 5, 2009 at 12:31 PM

What a great idea! I will be sure to pass your request for comments along.

Posted by Atticus Reaser on March 5, 2009 at 12:18 PM

Sandara:

Thank you for this program. In these economic times, charitable organizations like the Federation of Virginia Food Bank sare being doubly hit. There is more demand for their services BUT their donations drop off because donors are concerned about their own financial situation.

Posted by Wally Wason on March 5, 2009 at 11:40 AM

I will pass this on! Great idea.

Posted by Laura Probert/Bodyworks Physical Therapy on March 5, 2009 at 11:19 AM

Hi Sandra, This is an awesome cause you've chosen to support, and a really creative way to do so! Count me in. I'll spread the word. Robert Kinnell

Posted by Robert Kinnell on March 5, 2009 at 10:55 AM

My first ever blog entry is for a good cause. Typical good job, Sandra!

Posted by Stephen P. Zachary on March 5, 2009 at 10:46 AM

That quote rings so true and inspires action! Thank you for highlighting this important issue and providing an opportunity for us to help contribute.

Posted by Angelica on March 5, 2009 at 10:13 AM

What a wonderful idea - thanks for doing this!

Posted by Tricia Amberly on March 5, 2009 at 09:09 AM

How nice to take blogging to a new level....helping to feed the hungry! I am impressed that that your firm is thinking of new ways to work in the community. Involving us in the effort invites the possibility that we may do more than blog about it as well!

Posted by Susan Colvert on March 5, 2009 at 07:22 AM

What a great idea, Sandra. I hope other websites take you up on your invitation to theft!

Posted by Patty Nece on March 5, 2009 at 02:12 AM

Hi, Sandra. I'm happy to support this effort. Hope it catches on elsewhere.

Posted by Sarah Stangle on March 5, 2009 at 12:37 AM

cool idea! count me as comment number 1! that's $1.

Posted by Rob Stoney on March 4, 2009 at 09:58 PM