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Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Hunger and Homelessnesss Awareness Week is observed annually one week prior to Thanksgiving to educate on the very real issues faced by Americans living in poverty everyday. The Office of Volunteer Programs recognizes this week with service projects, fundraisers, and various educational events. For more information on how you can get involved and impact these issues, stop by the Office of Volunteer Programs in The Hub.

All Week

Food Drive Contest - GIVE and the Lion's Club are sponsoring a food drive in the residence halls all week. The residence hall with the highest canned-good-per-capita ratio will be receiving a free pizza party sponsored by both clubs. All food will be donated to the Greater Washington County Food Bank.

Monday, November 16

Voter Registration Drive at Washington City Mission - Student Volunteers will be running voter registration drives at the Washington City Mission from 10:30 - 12:00 and from 3:30 - 5:00. For more information contact vbeck@RemoveThisPart.washjeff.edu

Meal Plan Donation Sign-Ups - Sign up to give up one of your meals on Friday, November 20. For every meal you skip, Parkhurst will donate $2.30 worth of food to the Greater Washington County Food Bank. Sign-up tables will be located at The Commons. Sponsored by GIVE and Alpha Phi Omega. Part of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week 2009.

Tuesday, November 17

Movie Screening - It Was A Wonderful Life -Join us for a screening of this award-winning documentary about the challenges faced by homeless women. Discussion to follow.  7:00 p.m.  in Tech Center 118

Meal Plan Donation Sign-Ups - Sign up to give up one of your meals on Friday, November 20. For every meal you skip, Parkhurst will donate $2.30 worth of food to the Greater Washington County Food Bank. Sign-up tables will be located at The Commons. Sponsored by GIVE and Alpha Phi Omega.

Wednesday, November 18

Hunger Banquet - International Justice Mission is sponsoring this interactive experience that demonstrates the unequal distribution of food throughout the world. To reserve your spot, contact Amanda Soraiz at soraizah@RemoveThisPart.washjeff.edu. Donations will benefit the International Justice Mission.

Thursday, November 19

25th Quarter - Donate your spare change to create life change during the 25th Quarter monthly fundraiser. Delta Gamma will be collecting money for the Interfaith Hospitality Network at a table at George & Tom's

Sorority Recruitment - Canned Good Collection - Freshmen and Independent women are encouraged to attend this event to meet the sorority women of W&J. Canned goods will be collected at the door for the Greater Washington County Food Bank. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Ballroom.

Friday, November 20
Meal Donation Day - If you signed up to donate a meal, please don't forget to skip it. For every meal you skip, Parkhurst will donate $2.30 worth of food to the Greater Washington County Food Bank.

Download a copy of this schedule, or download a copy of the movie screening flyer, or e-mail vbeck@RemoveThisPart.washjeff.edu for more information.

G.I.V.E Book Drive

From October 24- November 15, G.I.V.E is collecting books for elementary and middle-school-aged children. Collection boxes are located in The Hub and the Office of Student Life. Books will be donated to the Washington County Literacy Council

Lion's Club and G.I.V.E. - Fight Hunger...and Win a Pizza Party

The Lion's Club and G.I.V.E. are sponsoring a Food Drive for the Greater Washington County Food Bank. From October 20 - November 20, canned goods and other nonperishable foods can be donated at the collection boxes in each residence hall. The residence hall with the highest canned-good-per-capita ratio will get a pizza party sponsored by both organizations. For more information on the Greater Washington Count Food Bank, visit www.gwcfb.org

Get Involved!

There are many ways students can get involved improving their campus and their community. To find the service opportunity that is right for you, check out the current volunteer opportunities or register  with the Office of Volunteer Programs for more information. You can also stop by the Office of Volunteer Programs, located in The Hub, to get information or discuss your ideas for service and philanthropy projects.

Report your Service Hours

Report your service hours and projects to the Office of Volunteer Programs by filling out a Service Hour Report Form.  This helps us keep track of individual community service, as well as group service projects across campus. Don't let your service go unrecognized!

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