Be the Heartbeat of Those in Need: Stanbridge College March Blood Drive 3/26/12

Be the Heartbeat of Those in Need: Stanbridge College March Blood Drive 3/26/12

Stanbridge College is hosting its American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday March 26th from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be parked in the Stanbridge College parking lot outside of building 2041. Date: Monday March 26, 2012* Time: 12:00pm – 6:00pm Location: Stanbridge College Parking Lot Registration: Email Victoria Sauer at [email protected] […]

Read the full article.

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 […]

Read the full article.

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, […]

Read the full article.

Be the Change: Help Serve a Meal to the Homeless of Orange County 1/28

  Stanbridge College is looking for leaders who will help our local community by preparing and serving a meal to the homeless at Lighthouse Ministries on Saturday, January 28, 2012. Volunteers will be able to prepare food, set up the dining hall, serve meals and give a little bit of hope and care to someone […]

Read the full article.

Get out of Town! Travel Health and Safety Tips from the AOTA

Generally traveling and vacations are meant to help people avoid stress from work, home or school commitments, but many times it ends up doing the opposite. The America Occupational Therapy Association has provided several tips for staying safe and healthy while traveling to help reduce stress and avoid strain or pain. Some of the major […]

Read the full article.

Stanbridge College Suitcase Drive for the Homeless Starts January 16th

  Stanbridge College invites you to participate in our January Suitcase Drive benefiting the homeless of Orange County. Starting January 16th and for two weeks after, we will be collecting new or used suitcases, duffel bags, tote bags and new plastic garbage bags. All donations will go to the Lighthouse Ministries Homeless Shelter. If you […]

Read the full article.

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 […]

Read the full article.

Lights On, Camera, Action: OTs make movie going experience for children with disabilities a positive one

Going to the movies for most families is a fun experience. Dark theatres, bright and 3D screens and HD sounds fill the up the room to make it feel like the audience is in the story. But for families with children who have disabilities including autism or sensory processing disorders, this experience could be very […]

Read the full article.

Stanbridge College Volunteers Cook up Cheer for Homeless Veterans

  This past Christmas Eve, Stanbridge College students, staff and families partnered with Veterans First OC and cooked up Christmas spirit for over 95 veterans living in transitional homes in Orange County. Stanbridge College donated spiral hams to all of the houses to have as their main meal. Volunteers whipped up mash potatoes, yams, green […]

Read the full article.

Occupational Therapists and Nurses Bring Holistic Approach for End of Life Care

In the healthcare industry, partnerships between allied health professionals are often beneficial for patient care. According to an article in NursingTimes.net, nurses and occupational therapists can work together to provide quality end of life care. Because OTs are trained in assessment, coordination and advanced care planning, they are able to assist nurses who are responsible […]

Read the full article.