Tag: Community Service

Volunteer 8/24 to Make a Difference for the Homeless and Hungry

Volunteer 8/24 to Make a Difference for the Homeless and Hungry

Stanbridge College REACH – Beyond the Classroom™ invites you to volunteer to help the homeless on August 24th in Costa Mesa. Did you know that 1 in 6 Americans live on incomes that put them at risk for hunger? During summer months this number is even higher. Furthermore, families are at risk of sunstroke, heatstroke, […]

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I Love OT: Stanbridge Spotlight on Jiro Francisco, 2013 Community Service Award Winner

I Love OT: Stanbridge Spotlight on Jiro Francisco, 2013 Community Service Award Winner

Occupational Therapy Assistant graduate, Jiro Francisco, COTA, loves OT, and not just the overtime he puts in to everything he sets his mind to. Jiro is the winner of the 2013 Thomas A. Fuentes Community Service Award for his dedication to his community and consistent enthusiasm he brings to the field of occupational therapy and […]

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Help Preserve History: Volunteer with OC Parks on Sunday August 11, 2013

Help Preserve History: Volunteer with OC Parks on Sunday August 11, 2013

Stanbridge College REACH – Beyond the Classroom™ invites you to help the North Coastal Operations of the County of Orange, OC Parks at Upper Newport Bay with a monthly habitat restoration project THIS Sunday, August 11, 2013. Over 15 million years ago, the white cliffs of Upper Newport Bay were formed. It wasn’t until 9,000 […]

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Fourth Year of Presidential Recognition for Community Service Excellence

Fourth Year of Presidential Recognition for Community Service Excellence

For the fourth consecutive year, Stanbridge College was admitted to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service. This award is the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement and honors the college for its long […]

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Illumination Foundation Needs Volunteers for 8/17 Carnival for Kids – Help Raise Funds for School Supplies

Illumination Foundation Needs Volunteers for 8/17 Carnival for Kids - Help Raise Funds for School Supplies

Stanbridge College REACH invites you to volunteer to help the Illumination Foundation Carnival for Kids on August 17, 2013 in Anaheim. Volunteers are needed in shifts throughout the day. Step right up and help homeless children and families in Orange County prepare for the new school year. The Carnival for Kids will raise much needed […]

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Stanbridge College Students Raise Over $1,300 for Oklahoma Tornado Victims and Orangewood Children’s Foundation

Stanbridge College Students Raise Over $1,300 for Oklahoma Tornado Victims and Orangewood Children's Foundation

In June, Stanbridge College students, staff, and faculty raised over $1,300 to provide donations to national and local charities helping people in need. Part of the donation will be given to Operation HOPE, a non-profit organization assisting efforts to rebuild and restore the recent tornado-devastated areas in Oklahoma. On May 19th, 17 miles of Oklahoma […]

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Volunteer 6/22 to Help the Summertime Surge in OC Homelessness

Volunteer 6/22 to Help the Summertime Surge in OC Homelessness

Stanbridge College REACH – Beyond the Classroom invites you to volunteer to help the homeless on June 22nd in Costa Mesa. Did you know that the summer months are toughest for homeless children? While most kids are able to go to summer camp, water parks, or theme parks, many homeless kids are left alone to […]

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More than Medals: Over 100 Students Volunteer at Special Olympics 2013 Summer Games

More than Medals: Over 100 Students Volunteer at Special Olympics 2013 Summer Games

On June 7th, the Southern California Special Olympics began the 44th annual 2013 Summer Games featuring six competitions for over 1,100 athletes with disabilities in Long Beach, California. Over 100 Stanbridge students represented REACH – Beyond the Classroom™ as they volunteered their time throughout the weekend cheering, serving food, and helping the athletes during the […]

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Newport Beach Environmental Nature Center Needs Volunteers, Friday June 21st

Newport Beach Environmental Nature Center Needs Volunteers, Friday June 21st

Stanbridge College REACH invites you to volunteer at the Newport Environmental Nature Center (ENC) on Friday, June 21st from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Dig into fun working with the Center’s grounds keeping team to help weed, plant, maintain the trails, and pick-up litter. Sign up today to keep this 3.5 acre landscape, sanctuary, and […]

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Dialysis Students Raise $370 for National Kidney Foundation OC Kidney Walk

Dialysis Students Raise $370 for National Kidney Foundation OC Kidney Walk

On Sunday, June 2nd, 40 Stanbridge College students joined together to volunteer and walk in the Orange County Kidney Walk, sponsored by DaVita Dialysis, supporting the National Kidney Foundation in their efforts to promote the prevention of kidney disease and the need for organ donation. Over 20 students from the Hemodialysis Technician Diploma program at […]

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