GettingConnected Contact Us Let us know what you think about news and topics covered in MSConnection! If you’d like to comment on a story, share your photos, submit news or letters, or otherwise get in touch with us, we’d love to hear from you. Letters and written submissions may be edited for length and publication style. Email: james.black@nmss.org Mail: James Black National MS Society 8111 N. Stadium Drive, Ste. 100 Houston, TX 77054 Phone: 713-394-2964 Toll-free: 1-800-323-4873 Fax: 713-394-7422 Get Connected with Online Community You can join the conversation from the convenience of your home with the Society’s online MS community at www.MSconnection.org. Connect with free, easy access to resources like updated blogs, group discussions, photos, videos and more. You’ll learn about topics that are important to you, connect with others, and have expert MS information and opinions at your fingertips.
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Volunteer to Make a Difference Volunteering is always in season at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Volunteer opportunities are available for many talents and skills, and for both one-time and ongoing activities. Volunteering with the Society is a great activity for individuals and families, as well as groups from schools, churches and companies. Many corporations and organizations volunteer with the Society as a team-building experience. For information on volunteering in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma or Texas, visit www.volunteerMS.org or call the National MS Society at 1-800-344-4867. Plug into Local Careers with the National MS Society To search current career opportunities with the Society office near you, visit www. nationalMSsociety.org and click the “About the Society” link at the top of the page, then the “Careers” tab on the following Web page’s left-hand navigation menu.
Make Friends and Share Experiences with Self-Help Groups The National MS Society’s SelfHelp Groups are fulfilling ways for persons with multiple sclerosis, their families and friends to meet others affected by MS. While most groups meet inperson, other groups connect online or by telephone. Group meetings provide settings to share common experiences and concerns, network with others, give and get emotional support, and receive MS-related information from peers and guest speakers. Self-Help Groups are facilitated by trained Society volunteers. To learn more about in-person, online or teleconference Self-Help Groups, call the Society at 1-800344-4867. Offices Closed for Upcoming Holidays This spring, Society offices will be closed March 29 for Good Friday; and May 24 (half-day only) and May 27 for Memorial Day.