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I am a student and I need to write a letter to either of the institutions mentioned above for a social service project. Please guide me. The letter should be a formal one.

SUBJECT: Social Service Visit

The purpose of the visit is to interact with the students or the elderly people.

Thank You

Heres what a formal letter should include:
In English there are a number of conventions that should be used when writing a formal or business letter. Furthermore, you try to write as simply and as clearly as possible, and not to make the letter longer than necessary. Remember not to use informal language like contractions.

Addresses:

1) Your Address
The return address should be written in the top right-hand corner of the letter.

2) The Address of the person you are writing to
The inside address should be written on the left, starting below your address.

Date:

Different people put the date on different sides of the page. You can write this on the right or the left on the line after the address you are writing to. Write the month as a word.

Salutation or greeting:

1) Dear Sir or Madam,
If you do not know the name of the person you are writing to, use this. It is always advisable to try to find out a name.

2) Dear Mr Jenkins,
If you know the name, use the title (Mr, Mrs, Miss or Ms, Dr, etc.) and the surname only. If you are writing to a woman and do not know if she uses Mrs or Miss, you can use Ms, which is for married and single women.

Ending a letter:

1) Yours Faithfully
If you do not know the name of the person, end the letter this way.

2) Yours Sincerely
If you know the name of the person, end the letter this way.

3) Your signature
Sign your name, then print it underneath the signature. If you think the person you are writing to might not know whether you are male of female, put you title in brackets after your name.

For more tips use this web site- http://www.usingenglish.com/resources/le tter-writing.html#layout

2009-09-18 06:02:27 by Peter Rasberry

We are living in exceptional times. Scientists tell us that we have 10 years to change the way we live, avert the depletion of natural resources ...

I left my husband a few months ago because he was very abusive. And I've held off of dating to care for my two kids that were still at home(ages 15 and 18). But recently my 18 year old left for college and my 15 year old is home with me.

My friend says I've put this dating thing off for too long and I need to get back out there. So she's setting me up with a friend. I'm really nervous and know I'm going to be seriously protective of myself after what happened. I'm in counseling(as is my 15 year old and few of my other children out of the house), but still. I can't help but feel like I'm 17 again and my friend is setting me up(actually this is the same friend that convinced me to ask out my ex-husband!).

Please help! I haven't been on a real date in about 6 years(as I said my ex-husband was abusive, we didn't go out).

HELP!

Just go out there and enjoy yourself as much as possible. Statistically speaking, most blind dates don't work out or last long. So you might as well find comfort in the company of another...even if it's just for the night. If you're not ready to date...then don't date.

2008-09-26 14:09:03 by ~Liz~

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I have a boxer dog since 10 years, he is like a family member who lives inside the house with us. Since 2 months he has gone completely blind and the doctor told its incurable and is due to old age. My problem is that i am staying alone in my house and there is no one to look after him when i am off to work or have to leave the city officially, now that he is blind its difficult for him. More over my wife is pregnant is is due in may, in 4 months she will be back with our baby, the problem gets worse here. i need you guys help to find a home where i can leave my dog in safe custody for the rest of his life. I live in chennai.

Pet Hospice.

Sometimes dog sitters that watch dogs in their own home, will offer senior care for the rest of the pets life, with regular vet visits all at the owners expense.

2010-02-21 20:34:41 by jonnycage

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I am a blind person and confied in home at Chintadripe,Chennai India
.I am aged about Forty Years.Is there and Charity organasation to approch for financial help.

Click this link. It has 20 organisations listed in Tamil Nadu that appear to be related to assisting blind people. I cannot vouch for how up to date info is though. It is a clean page, meaning to say that there are no annoying adverts on it. It will get to the info you require straight away.
http://www.webelmediatronics.in/brlads/d irectory_Tamilnadu.htm

2009-10-07 20:44:36 by vijayalakshmi k

I've seen the two extremes, so I'm looking for opinions. Some people think it's providing food and water on a fairly regular basis. Others think you must live in a house, with a large fenced yard, no children under a certain age and someone home at all times.

My personal feeling is that there *are* minimum requirements, but they aren't the same for every dog. Dogs deserve good homes - but they also *need* homes, period. The blind 12 year old Lhasa Apso who sleeps all day but likes to cuddle in the evenings, who's last owner died of old age, needs a home, too.

But, what are *your* thoughts on this?
ETA: Just to clarify. This is a hypothetical question. We are experienced dog owners. However, I want to hear want other people think about this issue.
ETA: Thanks, everyone, for the many thoughtful answers.

ohnuttz40, I like to think of a dog as a 20 year commitment. I know that it's unlikely that a dog will live that long, but we have had dogs live well into their second decade.

Many of you mentioned finances. I agree this is important. We believe in having a savings/investment account for our dogs. It grows as the dogs age, because the large expenses are often in the last years of their life. We never want to be in a situation where we have to ask "Can we afford this treatment?" when the real question should be "Is this treatment in the best interest of the dog?"

Just personal opinion here. This is the minimum *I* require before placing a rescue or pup::

1) Whole household should at least be accepting of the dog. If only one person really wants it, and the other(s) don't, what happens if the main caretaker is no longer able to care for the dog? Who will, if no one else likes it?

2) Must be a primarily indoor pet. If a family works longish hours, and will have a well-kept, shaded run with plenty of shelter and water provided for the dog while they are working, I think that is more humane than leaving the dog inside with nothing much to look at and no where to potty. As long as the dog is with the people whenever they are home and all night, I see no problem. None of mine EVER go to a tethered out home. A ten minute tie out to potty while I shower for work is an acceptable situation, but all day, or 24/7 is a no-no for my pups. As far as someone home at all times, a few dogs have seperation anxiety issues and need that, but most don't.

3) Kids are according to the individual dog, and NO dog is placed with children who haven't any respect for and manners with the dog. I had to call police once because a woman whose child was so rough with my puppies that I refused to place one with her flipped out and wouldn't accept "NO!" for an answer.

4) Of course, food water and vet care. I point out what the average costs of owning the specific dog will be, including any special needs some of the rescues have.

5) All MUST sign a contract that outlines the above, and states the dog MUST come back to me if it cannot stay in it's new home regardless of reason.

6) If an adopter is a renter, I must have both written permission form the landlord, and a phone number which I call to talk to the landlord.

7) I personally don't absolutely require a fenced yard, as fences can provide a false feeling of security. Dogs can, and DO get out of fences. I explain the need for exercise for the dog, fenced yard or no. Some dogs are just not safe for an unfenced yard, and I will insist on one. Others are mellow and fine with one, although I require a leash or tie-out at all times on them. Others will do anything in their power to get out of a fence, so they have to be kept on a regular leash in direct supervision when outdoors at all times. It is on a dog by dog basis.

8) I must be allowed to do a home check to see where the dog will be kept, and to get a better feel for whether the dog will fit the expectations of the new family.

9) If the dog is not ready to be spayed or neutered by the vet's recommendation, the owner must have it done when age appropriate. Most who leave me are already done. It's also a point included in the contract.

Those are what I can think of now. I'll edit this if I come up with anything else. Good question, by the way. Made me think.

2007-07-09 04:16:53 by Anca