For Matt and Anna’s Organized Activity, they chose to get a group of friends together to raise money for a charity by singing. Matt said, “The acoustics were wonderful. We sang our tunes we had rehearsed and in no time had a good pile of ones in our basket. . . People walked around the mall near us just to hear. We left at about 2:30 with $56.45!” Continue reading
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Wings for Vets
For Amber’s Organized Activity, she decided to host a dinner and donate the proceeds to help those who have served or are currently serving in the Military. After doing some research, she found out that the restaurant Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 10% of anyone’s bill to the cause of their choice. “Confucius taught that people should focus more on others and less on themselves. By doing this activity I’m giving to others and essentially helping them keep their medical care.” Continue reading
Blankets for Chemo
For this Organized Activity, a group made several tie blankets and then to donate them to a local hospital to give to children with cancer. Continue reading
Fleece Blankets for the Homeless
For her Organized Activity, Maddie hosted a ‘Fleece Tie-Blanket Event’ through the National Honors Society at Andover High School. When explaining the process of her Organized Activity, Maddie said, “When I first began to structure the event, I did not know it would become a part of my Experiments in Ethics, or centered around ethics… Continue reading
Bringing Warmth
“For anyone experiencing financial hardships warmth becomes sacrificed. These are people that live in our community, and by working together we can take even a little bit of winter stress off those in need.” – Kyla and Marizela Continue reading
Trails for Betterment
“Our mission is betterment…towards [mental and physical] health, nature, community building, and starting friendships.” Continue reading
Excitement for Education
“We are working … with Reedville Elementary’s ‘No Excuses University’ program. This program, operating from elementary to high school, teaches children that college is possible for ALL students.” Continue reading
Campus Public Safety Volunteering
“This [project will benefit] students who need the assistance of campus public safety officers in urgent situations, and will make the officers more available in urgent situations, improving overall campus safety.” Continue reading
Bee Friendly
“It has been said that something as small as the flutter of a butterfly’s wing can ultimately cause a typhoon halfway around the world” Continue reading
Photos for our Furry friends
Tom held a photography event; “Photos for our Furry Friends.” Participants could receive a mini session and a digital image for a donation to the Animal Humane Society. His team was able to raise supplies to help with the immediate need of pets, as well as to provide information on what the AHS does to help pets, and educational materials to bring awareness to the needs of pets and responsible pet ownership. Tom was also able to awareness to the need for pet blood donors, which will save pets lives in emergency situations. Check out his amazing video!
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