Canvassing – Day 10

January 15th, 2011

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Last day today. Wow! What an experience. So, why should you canvass? Well, glad you asked. Usually at the end of experiences like this, I come up with a top five or top ten list. So, here it is – top five reasons to go canvassing! =) Read the rest of this entry »

Canvassing – Day 9

January 14th, 2011

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P.U.S.H – Pray Until Something Happens. Read the rest of this entry »

Canvassing – Day 8

January 13th, 2011

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Is canvassing fun? Well, I can honestly say that I had some real fun today! Read the rest of this entry »

Canvassing – Day 7

January 12th, 2011

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Seriously, everybody needs to canvass. At least for like, a week. I’m serious. Right now. If you’re reading this, find some program, whether it be a short-term one, or a summer program like, say, ANEW’s Summer Canvassing Program (shameless plug =) ) and sign up! Read the rest of this entry »

Canvassing – Day 6

January 11th, 2011

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I am so sore right now! My legs hurt, my back hurts, my shoulder hurts. Ahh, the life of a canvasser. Read the rest of this entry »

Canvassing – Day 5

January 10th, 2011

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Dogs. I’ve always been afraid of them, scared of them, cautious of them. Read the rest of this entry »

Canvassing – Day 4

January 10th, 2011

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Great day today! I canvassed businesses (went into stores, restaurants, and talked to employees and owners/managers) for about two hours, and while I got lots of rejections, the people I spoke to kept me going and were awesome! Read the rest of this entry »

Canvassing – Day 3

January 10th, 2011

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I cried today. I wasn’t trying to. In fact, I was trying to avoid it. I never cry. I mean NEVER. Read the rest of this entry »

Canvassing – Day 2

January 10th, 2011

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So, was I super excited for canvassing today? Initially, no. I woke up reluctantly for morning prayer at 7am and tried my hardest not to fall asleep during it. Read the rest of this entry »

Canvassing – Day 1

January 10th, 2011

From January 3-16, 2011, ANEW is holding a Winter Pilot Canvassing Program in Maryland. Read Antonia’s stories here.

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Whew! They were not kidding when they said canvassing* was a humbling experience.
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