2011 Impact
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“This grant money has made it possible to put kids into school; it has given a platform to kids to dream…” A $25,000 grant was awarded to facilitate Albany’s Third World Impact in its work with The Giving Circle. Funds were used to empower the citizens of Wairaka, Uganda, through construction of a primary school to educate over 500 children. |
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Binghamton University’s Mentors work with Boys & Girls Clubs of Binghamton to improve the lives of underprivileged youth. A grant of $15,000 has been used to implement several projects, including a children’s garden, art and literacy programs, and science-focused field trips. |
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“Through the process of applying for and receiving the grant, we were able to inspire other student organizations on our campus to join in our program this fall!”
A $10,000 grant has enabled the students of Alpha Phi to work with Girls Scouts on programs about self-image and other issues affecting young girls. |
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Student Food Rescue at Boston University works to redistribute food in the Greater Boston area to those in need. A $10,000 grant has been used to increase the group’s involvement with Community Servings, add new delivery routes for food distribution, and raise awareness of the connection between health, poverty and nutrition. |
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“The Newman's Own Foundation Challenge was a key part of our success in 2011. With their support we were able to send fourteen trips with 140 UVM students around the United States to complete over 5,600 hours of service.”
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Students from University of Hartford participate each year in Alternate Spring Break. In 2011, they worked with Habitat for Humanity to side an entire house, paint the interior, seal windows, clear vegetation, and more. |
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Members of UMBC’s baseball and softball teams lead skill-building workshops for children with special needs. |
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More than 800 Maine students provided 1,500 hours of community service to over 50 agencies in a single day through the Welcome Weekend Day of Service. |
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“Effectively reaching out and helping the community is very rewarding…. it’s something you can’t get from just going to class.”
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