In 2012, Stanbridge College REACH continued its partnership with the County of Orange Health Agency at its Point of Dispensing (POD) program. At the event, Stanbridge nursing students assisted in providing the public with free flu shot vaccinations for over 200 people. The program is part of the Orange County Health Agency’s 2012 Public Health […]
Stanbridge College REACH – Beyond the Classroom™ invites you to give from your heart and donate blood to save a life February 19, 2013 at the Red Cross Blood Drive on campus with extended hours from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Donors of all blood types are needed, but eligible donors with blood type O […]
Passion, dedication, persistence and teamwork are all characteristics embodied in an athlete’s journey for glory. But for world-class athletic champions, Lauren Barber and Grace Reynolds, both with dreams of Olympic gold, these characteristics are now helping them towards a new goal: a degree in the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Stanbridge College. Before meeting in […]
Stanbridge College REACH – Beyond the Classroom(TM) is looking for volunteers to help the homeless on January 26, 2013. Start your new year off right by continuing to show the spirit of giving: Sorting and Distributing Food at the Free Pantry Organization Volunteers are needed to help sort and distribute free groceries and household items […]
Janice Martinez and Elizabeth Hipple, nursing students at Stanbridge College received scholarships from Huntington Beach Hospital’s Silver Anchor Auxiliary to help fund their educational goals. The scholarships were given based on factors including the student’s goals and accomplishments in the healthcare field. Stanbridge College spoke with Janice Martinez, current student in the part-time nursing program, […]
During the holiday season, Stanbridge College REACH amplified its efforts to help the homeless in Orange County. Staff came together to raise funds to purchase new sleeping bags, shoes and socks for over 250 homeless people in Costa Mesa. In November, volunteers from Stanbridge surveyed those in attendance at Lighthouse Ministries to find out shoe […]
In December, Stanbridge College Information Technology students prepared 28 PC computers for needy children in Costa Mesa. Over 15 students worked to set up each computer for the children to use. Students wiped hard drives and installed device drivers, operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite. The computers were previously donated from a former bank, […]
This December, Stanbridge College students, staff and faculty rolled up their sleeves and donated the greatest gift of all: blood. 25 blood donors donated 23 units of blood. According to the Red Cross, this was 121% of the goal they projected to the area hospitals. Each unit of blood goes to helping save one live. […]
Stanbridge College REACH is hosting a two-week long Pet Food and Supplies Drive for homeless or shelter pets in Irvine starting Monday, December 10th. Help us take care of our furry friends this holiday season by donating new or gently used items to the Irvine Animal Care Center. The Irvine Animal Care Center is the […]
In its continuing efforts to serve the homeless population and needy in Orange County, Stanbridge College has created a new partnership with Free Pantry Organization in Costa Mesa. Every fourth Saturday of the month, the Free Pantry Organization provides over 8,500 lbs of free groceries and fresh food as a healthy food alternative to those […]