A PSA, also known as a public service announcement, is a free announcement which promotes programs, activities, or services of non-profit organizations or federal, state, and local government serving community interests.
PSAs came into being with the entry of the United States into World War II. Radio broadcasters and advertising agencies offered their skills and facilities toward the war effort and established the War Advertising Council which became the official homefront arm of the Office of War Information. Print, outdoor advertising and especially radio became the carriers of such messages as "Loose lips sink ships," "Keep 'em Rolling" and a variety of announcements encouraging the purchase of War Bonds.
PSA's must be written in ten lines or less and sent at least two weeks prior to the event.. No attachments, no flyers please. Email koko@fox102.com to submit your PSA.
Volunteers of all ages will donate their time and talents to help many Midlands organizations during the Columbia Jewish Federation’s Mitzvah Day on Sunday, February 12. A mitzvah means ‘commandment” but commonly translates to “good deeds.” Mitzvah Day unites communities in acts of tikkun olam - repairing the world.
Mitzvah Day begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch at the Katie and Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center. Participants will board busses for an afternoon of volunteerism at six locations. Sites include Transitions homeless shelter, Epworth Children’s Home, the Ronald McDonald House, Sesquicentennial State Park, and much more. Learning is also considered a mitzvah, and there will be opportunities to learn from the rabbis, as well as create artwork for residential organizations in Columbia and in Israel. Volunteers will reconvene at the JCC at 3 p.m. for an ice-cream celebration. For more information about Mitzvah Day, contact Erica Serbin at 803.787-2023, ext. 211 or ericas@jewishcolumbia.org.
HEROES VEST FUND INC., a Lexington-based nonprofit, has donated tracking harnesses for each of the six K-9 police dogs serving the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Each harness includes a handle, Sheriff’s Department patches and reflective “SHERIFF” panels. The fund previously donated four body armor vests to dogs in the K-9 Unit. If you’d like to make a donation, go to www.heroesvestfund.org
RICHLAND COUNTY CASA is seeking volunteers to serve as advocates for abused and neglected children in Richland Family Court. For more information, go to www.rccasa.org.
FIDO DOG RESCUE is looking for volunteer foster families to care for rescued dogs until they find permanent homes. (803) 796-2390
Make plans to attend! The 2012 SC Assistive Technology Expo …Tuesday, March 13, 2012- 9 am – 4 pm- Brookland Banquet and Conference Center, 1066 Sunset Boulevard West Columbia, S.C. 29169(803) 796-7525You can learn more about the 2012SC Assistive Technology Expo, download a flyer, review workshop descriptions and see the exhibitors who will be there at http://www.sc.edu/scatp/expo/expo12.html
Take a moonlit animal courtship tour with your sweetheart during this wildly romantic, adults-only dinner and tour at Riverbanks Zoo. Enjoy a signature cocktail upon arrival (cash bar available). Learn about animal amour and the ways animals mate and date. After the tour, enjoy a three-course meal. Tickets are $100 per couple. Must be 21 years or older. Rain or shine. Space is limited; reservations are required by Monday, February 6. Reserve online at www.riverbanks.org.
A new year means the return of Free Fridays at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden! Residents of Richland and Lexington counties receive free admission to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden on Fridays during January and February. Bring a valid driver’s license or property tax statement for proof of residency. Call (803) 779-8717 or visit www.riverbanks.org for more information.
Hospice Care of Tri-County is in need of volunteers for their Patient Care Program. Volunteers complete 6- 8 hours of initial training, yearly on-going training and coaching, reference and SLED checks. Many have at least 1-2 hours available a week. If you’re interested, or know of other compassionate individuals, church or civic groups that would like to learn more, call Terry Vann Schon at 803-400-1177 or Linda Davis at 803-461-5079.
Don’t let a disaster hold up your Social Security payment. Natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes can disrupt mail service and delay your payment. Protect yourself by signing up for direct deposit. With direct deposit, your Social Security payment goes straight into your account. It’s always there on payment day. It’s also safe from theft and forgery. To sign up, call the Go Direct toll-free helpline at 1-800-333-1795. Or do it online, at www.GoDirect.org. Get your benefits, on time, every month.
