Tag: Christmas

Volunteers Need to Help Homeless Find Spirit of Christmas in OC

Volunteers Need to Help Homeless Find Spirit of Christmas in OC

Stanbridge College REACH – Beyond the Classroom is looking for volunteers to help the homeless in December. Hundreds of homeless, low-income and elderly people and families can’t afford or aren’t able to have a holiday celebration. But together, we can help make their Christmas season a little warmer. This month we have several events that […]

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Children’s Toy Donation Drive for Toys for Tots at Stanbridge College

Children’s Toy Donation Drive for Toys for Tots at Stanbridge College

Starting November 21st, Stanbridge College REACH will host its annual Children’s Toy Drive for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. We are asking for donations of new toys to give to children in Orange County in need of extra Christmas spirit. Many of these children are in need; they are suffering from illness, their family […]

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Over 250 Homeless Receive Christmas Meals and Gifts from Stanbridge Santas

Over 250 Homeless Receive Christmas Meals and Gifts from Stanbridge Santas

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 […]

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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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12/5 Santa Clause Photo Booth at Stanbridge College

 12/5 Santa Clause Photo Booth at Stanbridge College

Santa Claus is coming to Stanbridge! Stanbridge College is hosting a Winter Photo Booth day featuring the real Santa! Invite your family and friends and take a FREE photo with Santa this Wednesday, December 5, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Student Lounge. You’ll be able to choose a special background and […]

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Giving Back Without Breaking Your Own: Holiday Shopping Tips from the AOTA

Giving Back Without Breaking Your Own: Holiday Shopping Tips from the AOTA

As the holiday season approaches, many people stress about the pain and hassle of shopping, long lines and crowded parking structures. If you are one of the few who choose to not make life easier by shopping online, then the American Occupational Therapy Association has several tips for those brave brick and mortar shoppers to […]

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Christmas Cooks Needed to Serve Homemade Meals for Homeless Veterans

Christmas Cooks Needed to Serve Homemade Meals for Homeless Veterans

The greatest gift someone can give is the gift of compassion, love and FOOD! This Christmas Eve, Veterans First OC is looking for volunteers to help prepare and serve homemade meals for homeless veterans in our Orange County community. Volunteers will help prepare, serve and clean up dinners for veterans in several transitional homes located […]

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Here Comes Santa Clause! Stanbridge College Donates Toys to Toys for Tots

Here Comes Santa Clause! Stanbridge College Donates Toys to Toys for Tots

Stanbridge College recently partnered with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation for a Christmas Toy Drive. Students, staff and faculty donated toys, games, stuffed animals and more to local Orange County children in need. Stanbridge College would like to thank everyone who donated toys to Toys for Tots. Because of your support, hundreds of boys […]

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Project Hope School Receives Gifts of Christmas Warmth from Stanbridge College

Project Hope School Receives Gifts of Christmas Warmth from Stanbridge College

Stanbridge College recently provided the students of Project Hope School Foundation with donations of Christmas gifts. Students, staff and faculty gathered together to wrap up over 50 Christmas gift bags including sweaters, toys and school supplies. Stanbridge College volunteers then delivered the gifts and hosted a pizza part for the children, ranging from Kindergarteners to […]

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Serve the Homeless of Orange County with a Home-made Meal for the Holidays

Serve the Homeless of Orange County with a Home-made Meal for the Holidays

As the holiday season and New Year approach, many of the homeless and low-income families in Orange County are wondering where and how they will be able to celebrate. Help Stanbridge College provide our neighbors and community members with a warm holiday meal on December 17th. Event details: Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011 Time: 2:00 […]

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