Who Can You Partner With?
Connect your students with health and community service organizations to bring their service projects to life. From health care to crisis intervention and support services, the right partner can make all the difference.
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These examples from past projects are meant to spark your imagination and show what's possible when students channel their passion into action.
Carnival for Crossroads Safehouse
Elementary students hosted a carnival with games, food and fun for families. They asked attendees to bring women's and kid's clothing to donate to Crossroads Safehouse, an organization that provides free services to vicitims of domestic violence and their children.
Holiday Cards for Nursing Home
Elementary students created holiday cards and delivered them to a nursing home in their community
Firefighter Care Kits
4th grade students assembled care kits to support local firefighters as wildfire season approached. The kits included sunscreen, chapstick, granola bars, water, socks, and other essentials to show appreciation and offer support during demanding times.
Hearts for Respite Luncheon
4th grade students plan an annual Valentines Day luncheon to raise money for Respite Care, an organization that provides specialized services for children with disabilities, as well as family caregivers.
Yard Work for Seniors
5th grade students spent time helping a local elderly woman with light yard work while also enjoying a social visit where they learned about her life and experiences.
School-Wide Day of Service
6–8th grade students participated in a school-wide day of service, supporting the community through a variety of hands-on service projects.
Mental Health Awareness Dunk Tank
7th grade students raised money for suicide and mental health awareness by hosting a dunk tank fundraiser where teachers participated based on donation amounts.
Engineering Solutions for Community Needs
High school students interviewed community members to identify real problems, then designed and 3D printed solutions including medical organizers, learning aids, and assistive tools.
Operation Courage is Beautiful
11th grade students organized a collection drive at their school and a local grocery store, gathering feminine hygiene products and letters of appreciation to support women serving in the military.
Prom Drive
11th grade students learned that 10% of their peers were unable to attend prom due to the cost, so they organized a collection drive for gently used dresses and suits to provide free prom attire to fellow students.
Virtual Reality for Seniors with Dementia
A 12th grade student developed a virtual reality experience to help improve quality of life for seniors and especially individuals with dementia, featuring nostalgic environments with stimulating activities.
Books & Media
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Creating Kindness
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These ready-to-use activities inspire students to use their unique time and talents to make a real difference.
Spotlights
Walking 6K to Build a Library — Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School
Inspired by their teacher's trip to Africa, Oak Lawn middle schoolers hosted a 6K walk for literacy to raise funds to build a library in Zimbabwe with the Tinogona Foundation.
Lighting the Way: Engineering Brightness & the Fight Against Light Poverty
Students discover Engineering Brightness, a movement tackling light poverty for 1.3 billion people worldwide — one solar lantern at a time.