Tag: REACH

Stanbridge College has it in its blood: Blood drive assists Red Cross during critical blood shortage

Stanbridge College has it in its blood: Blood drive assists Red Cross during critical blood shortage

Stanbridge College recently partnered with the American Red Cross for its’ quarterly blood drive on October 11, 2011. Stanbridge College nursing, IT and occupational therapy students, staff and instructors donated 23 units of blood. According to the Red Cross, Stanbridge College donors will assist in saving the lives of 69 people in need of blood […]

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Cold Hands, Warm Hearts: Volunteers Needed to Serve the Homeless in October

Cold Hands, Warm Hearts: Volunteers Needed to Serve the Homeless in October

As the seasons change and the sun disappears behind darker clouds, thousands of homeless and low-income families in Orange County are trying to keep warm. Stanbridge College is asking you to help serve  a warm meal to hundreds of needy people on Saturday, October 22nd. Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011 Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm* Location: Lighthouse Outreach […]

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Stanbridge College Raises Over $1250 to Somalian Famine and MSF

Stanbridge College Raises Over $1250 to Somalian Famine and MSF

Thank you to all of our students, staff and faculty who helped Stanbridge College REACH over $1250 in donations to Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) and their relief efforts for the victims of the current famine, drought and political turmoil in Somalia. Every quarter, Stanbridge College chooses a charity to help local and global communities […]

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October Blood Drive: Sign up today to support the Red Cross on 10/11

October Blood Drive: Sign up today to support the Red Cross on 10/11

Vampires aren’t the only ones looking for blood this Halloween season! Donate blood at the Stanbridge College Blood Drive on Tuesday, October 11th. Last quarter, Stanbridge College assisting in saving over 50 lives by donating 18 units of blood! Let’s work together to donate even more!  Help Stanbridge College REACH out to support the American […]

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Standing Up for Homeless Veterans at the OC Stand Down

Standing Up for Homeless Veterans at the OC Stand Down

Last week, Stanbridge College students and staff volunteered at the First Annual Orange County Stand Down for homeless and low-income veterans. The event was hosted by Veterans Firsts OC. The OC Stand Down provided veterans in need with essential services such as medical, dental, and vision exams, employment and housing assistance, as well as Veterans […]

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Reading the Rewards: Stanbridge Nursing Cohort FTO Gathers 200+ Children’s Books for CHOC

Reading the Rewards: Stanbridge Nursing Cohort FTO Gathers 200+ Children’s Books for CHOC

Stanbridge College nursing students from cohort FTO organized and gathered over 200 picture books to benefit the children of CHOC Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Within a few months of graduating, the vocational nursing students wanted to aid CHOC Children’s based on their previous clinical work and lessons in pediatrics and their interest in community service. They […]

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Be a Hero for those in Need: Serving the Homeless with Stanbridge College in September

Be a Hero for those in Need: Serving the Homeless with Stanbridge College in September

On September 24th, Stanbridge College will be working with Mariners Outreach to serve lunch to those in need of a warm meal. Stanbridge College REACH is asking you to be a hero for hundreds of homeless and low-income families in Orange County by becoming a volunteer today. Date: Saturday September 24, 2011 Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm Location: […]

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Full Tummies, Happy Smiles: Serving Lunch to Project Hope School

On Friday August 26th, Stanbridge College REACH lent their support to Project Hope School by serving lunch and donating food to the students and their families. Faculty and staff served over 30 children with a pizza party. According to Stanbridge College Director of Faculty Development for the Vocational Nursing Program, Judy Corless, “It was such […]

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Help Veterans First with the 1st Annual OC Stand Down for Homeless Veterans

Help Veterans First with the 1st Annual OC Stand Down for Homeless Veterans

Veteran’s First OC is hosting the 1st annual Orange County Stand Down for homeless and low income veterans at Santa Ana College Saturday September 17th and Sunday September 18th. Join Stanbridge College REACH as we aid Veterans First in this two day event for veterans and their families to access basic services, bond with their […]

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It’s Raining Cat and Dog Donations at Stanbridge College

It's Raining Cat and Dog Donations at Stanbridge College

Thank you to all of our students, faculty and staff and the representatives of PetCo who helped us gather over 150lbs of donations for the OC Animal Care Center and Irvine Animal Center. As part of our REACH Beyond the Classroom Service Learning and Civic Engagement initiative, Stanbridge College hosted a week long fundraiser benefiting […]

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