One thing I really appreciate about this organize an activity is that it was the SECOND idea. Amelia wanted to host a mental health night at her church, but didn’t receive enough support to do it. So, she had to start all over. But, in starting over, she found something very manageable that still had a personal impact on many in her church community. Amelia decided to write personal letters to folks, encouraging them to find their own faith journey. This shows that sometimes what seems like a dead end (one idea not working out) leads to a new idea better than the first! Continue reading
Project Topic: Organize An Activity
Bringing the Birthday Joy!
Sometimes when students wonder what they can organize for their Experiments in Ethics, they forget the many ways they are surrounded by different communities. For her organize an activity, Kelsey tapped into the community where she works, an after school program filled with families. Kelsey asked them to help contribute to her donation drive. Together, they collected many boxes of cake mixes, tubs of frosting, and even jars of sprinkles that could be donated to a local food shelf bringing birthday joy to those utilizing the food shelf. Continue reading
Painting for Rivers of Hope
I remember the day Lauren presented this organize an activity in class because it made me cry. One of Lauren’s family members suffered from domestic abuse, so when Lauren decided to use her artistic talents to create art, sell the paintings, and donate the money to a charity that helped her family member in the past–it was personal! Of course, I wish Lauren’s family member (and others) never had to suffer. But, I think this organize an activity captures the idea that out of great suffering can come beauty. Continue reading
Encouragement Journals for Teens with Mental Health Challenges
Taylor and Lillie wanted to organize an activity that touched the lives of others. They decided to buy journals and then write encouraging messages for teens with challenging mental health issues. This activity shows a lot of kindheartedness and care for others! Check it out! Continue reading
Dungeon Delvers Club
The pandemic left many students feeling disconnected. Anthony wanted to do something about that–and something he would enjoy too! He started the Dungeon Delvers–ARCC’s first D and D club on campus! Continue reading
Adoptable Artists Fundraiser
“This project was extremely fun and successful. I got to spend the day with the sweetest animals, and through the project we were able to raise $500 and one of the dogs (Mickey) was adopted!” Continue reading
Pet Plants for Kupuna’s (Elders)
“My hope is to brighten up senior citizen’s days and give them a sense of accomplishment through the caretaking of succulent plants. According to the website Psychology Today, house plants can improve mental and emotional health in a number of ways. These include stress reduction, reduced symptoms of depression, memory retention, fewer symptoms of post-traumatic stress, and much more.” Continue reading
Plan B
Liv was very concerned about sexual health and equity. She was worried that students may not have access to Plan B because they can’t travel to a pharmacy on time, can’t afford it, or are denied service. She proposed to the student senate at the university that the university would provide emergency funds for those… Continue reading
Teaching Children About Dental Health
Garrett wrote “Partnering with my dentist, I taught two classes of preschoolers in Pacific University’s Early Learning Program about their teeth and how to practice safe and healthy dental hygiene. I also provided the children with dental hygiene supplies and proposed future presentations at a local elementary school.” When asked what he accomplished, Garrett listed… Continue reading
Spreading Positivity
Dahlia wrote, “Over the course of 2-3 weeks I made approximately 65-70 pieces including keychains, earrings, rings, and coasters and most of them had positive affirmations inside. I put the affirmations inside by printing and cutting them out and then pushing them inside a clear layer of resin and letting that cure, then I added… Continue reading
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