Tag: volunteering

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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Stanbridge College Helps Carry the Weight: Over 25 OC Homeless Receive Donations of Suitcases

Stanbridge College Helps Carry the Weight: Over 25 OC Homeless Receive Donations of Suitcases

Stanbridge College January Suitcase Donation Drive gathered suitcases, tote bags, and duffel bags for over 25 less fortunate and impoverished people in Orange County. The two-week long drive helped provide people who are homeless or living in temporary housing like motels and shelters with durable protection for their belongings in the cold and rainy months. […]

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2011 Year in REACH: Stanbridge College’s Community Service Impact

2011 was a year of service, as Stanbridge College students, staff and faculty members gave their time and support to our local and global communities. Through the REACH Beyond the Classroom Service Learning and Civic Engagement Initiative, we here at Stanbridge College worked to help over 30 non-profit organizations and causes last year. “Stanbridge College […]

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Stanbridge College Volunteers Deliver Warmth at Mercy House Homeless Shelter

Stanbridge College Volunteers Deliver Warmth at Mercy House Homeless Shelter

Last weekend, 400 homeless people woke up to the hearts and smiles of Stanbridge College REACH student and staff volunteers assisting at the Mercy House Orange County Cold Weather Emergency Shelter program. Volunteers at both Santa Ana and Fullerton shelter locations helped the people at the shelter by collecting their sleeping mats and blankets, passing […]

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Volunteers Needed to Assist Mercy House Cold Weather Emergency Shelter for OC Homeless

Volunteers Needed to Assist Mercy House Cold Weather Emergency Shelter for OC Homeless

Every night, as temperatures drop, over 30,000 people in Orange County who do not have permanent housing try to find warmth, shelter and food. Stanbridge College wants to help these people. We are looking for volunteers to assist with Mercy House’s Orange County Cold Weather Emergency Program. The program provides up to 400 beds per […]

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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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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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Stanbridge College Fall Favorite Charity Contest: Submit your Favorite Charity today on Facebook!

Stanbridge College Fall Favorite Charity Contest: Submit your Favorite Charity today on Facebook!

Standbridge College announces the quarterly Favorite Charity Contest where students, faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate their favorite charity and tell us why the Stanbridge community should contribute to its mission. Please post a nomination for your favorite charity on the Stanbridge College Facebook page. All Facebook submissions will be a part of the […]

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Step Up and Show the Spirit of Giving to Hundreds of OC Homeless

Step Up and Show the Spirit of Giving to Hundreds of OC Homeless

This holiday season, Stanbridge College asks you to help us serving a warm Thanksgiving meal to hundreds of homeless and needy in Orange County. On November 26th, Stanbridge College is once again partnering with Mariners Outreach to prepare and serve food to over 400 people. These people do not have the luxury of a warm […]

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