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Help Spread Seasonal Joy to Children and Service People

OASIS invites you to help spread seasonal joy to children and service people!OASIS is collecting toys for the Boys and Girls Club until Dec. 9 (TOMORROW)! Gifts should be $5-$15, and GIFT CARDS are also needed! Bring them to 201 Walker Hall or 311 Little Hall.
OASIS is also collecting holiday cards for servicemen and women [...]

Filed under Service on December 5, 2008.

FAB Fundraiser!

Come support FAB’s International Children’s Medicine trip!We are holding a fundraiser at The Gelato Company on Thursday, Dec 11th from 6-8pm. You must say you’re with FAB for the proceeds to go to our trip. There is a dinner special, which includes a drink and gelato for under $10! Take a break from studying and [...]

Filed under Service on December 5, 2008.

Help out our community by making Winter Break Food Basket Drive

Giving back to your local community is easy this winter break. Your organization or group of friends can donate food baskets to local families in Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS). Many families in ACPS count on school programs to provide their children with food each day through the Free/Reduced School Meal Program. However, during winter break, the neediest [...]

Filed under Service on December 5, 2008.

Project S.L.O.S.H

Project S.L.O.S.H. (Sending Love to Our Serving Heroes) is a project sponsored by UF Student Government’s Community Involvement Cabinet. It is a campaign to collect toiletries and snack items to be sent in care packages UF students who have withdrawn to serve overseas. We are collecting any toiletries such as, but not limited to, shampoo, [...]

Filed under Service on November 23, 2008.

Recurso International Service Trip to Nicaragua

Each summer, Recurso organizes an international service trip to take 25 – 30 University of Florida students to Nicaragua.  Participants work to implement a variety of projects to assist those living in extreme poverty. These include a Dental Hygiene Campaign, Clean Water Initiative, Medical Supplies Drive, and Construction Projects at local orphanages and schools. Members [...]

Filed under Service on November 23, 2008.

Student Government Accepting Applications

Student Government is accepting applications for Assistant Supervisors and Election Commissioners. Applications are due on Thursday, November 20th at 4:00pm. Go to www.sg/applications for an application or come to Room 305 in the Reitz Union.If you have any questions, please call 352 392-1665.

Filed under Leadership, Service on November 16, 2008.

FAB Spaghetti Lunch!

Come join the student leaders involved in enacting social change for lunch!Florida Alternative Breaks will be holding its annual Spaghetti Luncheon fundraiser THIS THURSDAY, November 20 from 11AM–1PM at St. Augustine’s Church (1738 W University Ave). Tickets can be purchased for $5 in advance at the Center for Leadership and Service or for $6 at [...]

Filed under Service on November 16, 2008.

Hunger and Homelessness Week November 17-21

Did you know that 852 million people experience hunger worldwide.Join ACTIONS! November 17-21 for a week of events to raise awareness of Hunger and Homelessness. There will be a variety of events throughout the week including a canned food drive, a Hunger Banquet, Homeless Panel, and a chance for UF students to get hands on experience with our [...]

Filed under Service on November 9, 2008.

Holiday Cheer – for children at Shands

Benton Engineering Council invites you to participate in “Holiday Cheer” to help us make the holidays a little better for children being treated at Shands. Holiday Cheer involves food, decorations, activites, a visit from Santa, Albert and Alberta, Gainesville Fire Department and PRESENTS!You can help make a difference in a sick child’s life. The event [...]

Filed under Service on November 9, 2008.

Help Families in Alachua County By Donating Food Baskets

Giving back to your local community is easy this winter break. Your organization or group of friends can donate food baskets to local families in Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS).  Many families in ACPS count on schools to provide their children with food each day through the Free/Reduced School Meal Program. However, during winter break, [...]

Filed under Service on October 31, 2008.