Tag: Community Service

Over 65 Orange County Lives Given Second Chance from Stanbridge Blood Donors

Over 65 Orange County Lives Given Second Chance from Stanbridge Blood Donors

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. […]

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Over 150 Christmas Toys Donated to Needy Children from Stanbridge College

Over 150 Christmas Toys Donated to Needy Children from Stanbridge College

This year, over 150 children will wake up on Christmas morning to find a brand new toy waiting for them under the Christmas tree because of the support and donations from the Stanbridge College community. In our recent Children’s Toy Drive, students, staff and faculty donated over 150 toys to the U. S. Marine Corps […]

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Pet Food and Supplies Drive for Furry Friends in Need at Stanbridge College

Pet Food and Supplies Drive for Furry Friends in Need at Stanbridge College

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 […]

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Students Stand Against Hunger at Stanbridge College

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 […]

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Donors Needed! December Blood Drive 12/10/12 at Stanbridge College

Donors Needed! December Blood Drive 12/10/12 at Stanbridge College

Stanbridge College is hosting its quarterly American Red Cross Blood Drive on December 10, 2012 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Donors are needed to help those in need of blood transfusions. Donors of all blood types are needed, but eligible donors with blood type O negative, O positive, A negative or B negative are especially encouraged […]

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s with Team Stanbridge College 12-1-12

Walk to End Alzheimer’s with Team Stanbridge College 12-1-12

Stanbridge College REACH encourages you to join Team Stanbridge College and support the Alzheimer’s Association at the 2012 Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ at the District at Tustin on December 1st. Alzheimer’s disease is the nation’s sixth leading cause of death. It is currently affecting over 5 million Americans and their families and loved ones. The […]

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Homeless Children of Project Hope School Get Halloween Treats from Stanbridge Students

Homeless Children of Project Hope School Get Halloween Treats from Stanbridge Students

In October, Stanbridge College REACH volunteers hosted a Halloween lunch for the homeless children of Project Hope School. The children, whose families live in shelters and motels around Orange County, were treated with a holiday lunch, candy bags and other tasty treats donated by Stanbridge College. Staff and students in the Occupational Therapy Assistant and […]

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Experience the True Meaning of Giving: Volunteers Needed to Help the Homeless in November

Experience the True Meaning of Giving: Volunteers Needed to Help the Homeless in November

Stanbridge College REACH – Beyond the Classroom™ is looking for volunteers to help the homeless on November 17th and November 24th in Costa Mesa. At these events you can experience the true meaning of giving as you support hundreds of homeless, low-income and elderly people and families in November and over the Thanksgiving holiday. This […]

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Stanbridge College Named 2012 ACCSC Community Service Award Finalist

Stanbridge College Named 2012 ACCSC Community Service Award Finalist

Stanbridge College was named a 2012 ACCSC Community Service Award Finalist by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. The award is designed to recognize ACCSC-accredited institutions that have made outstanding contributions to their local community through service initiatives. Stanbridge College was recognized for its REACH – Beyond the Classroom™ Service Learning and Civic […]

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75 Homeless Children Receive Halloween Costumes from Stanbridge College

75 Homeless Children Receive Halloween Costumes from Stanbridge College

Thank you to all of the students, staff and faculty who donated new and used costumes to the Halloween Costume Collection for homeless children in Orange County. As the result of your kind efforts, Stanbridge College brewed up enough Halloween costumes for 75 children in the Family Resource Program at the Illumination Foundation. Your donations […]

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