The same goes for community service-- promotions for myriad donation drives bombard us during the season when we're already trying to give to those immediately around us.
Everybody can be great... because anybody can serve.
You don't have to have a college degree to serve.
You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve.
You only need a heart full of grace.
A soul generated by love. -- MLK Jr.
Service agencies begin their drives early to make sure they have enough time to meet their goals and then sort, package, and distribute the donations to their clients. So while you may not even have a Halloween costume yet, agencies that serve the community are already thinking of how to meet the especially stressful holiday and cold weather needs of our neighbors.
Campbell is no exception. Check out this guide to what we've got going on between now and Christmas break. If you would like your event to be featured on the blog, e-mail Sara Acosta.
Kiss the Camel
October 11 - 22
Campus Activities Board's Community Outreach Committee and Special Events Committee are sponsoring a fundraiser for Heifer International, which provides sustainable support to rural third-world families by donating livestock to that family.
To participate in the fundraiser, look for designated jars in Marshbanks, the Oasis, Quiznos, and after CUW. Drop money in the jar representing the faculty/staff member you'd like to see kiss a camel. The options are: Dr. Kesling, Dr. Bazemore, Dr. Martin, April Paszkiewicz, Dr. Lopez, and Dr. Broadhurst.
Fore more information e-mail selangston1005 or z_uriostebautista0421, or visit the Kiss the Camel Facebook event.
Campus Food Drive
October 15 - November 15
When the Harnett Food Pantry closed recently, more than 275 families, or 1,000 people, had to look elsewhere for emergency food supplies.
To help restock the Pantry and to help feed our neighbors, Campus Ministry is sponsoring a University-wide food drive. Any non-perishable food items can go in the designated bins located in the Oasis, at Marshbanks, and in the lobby of Turner Auditorium.
For more information e-mail Sara Acosta or check out the Campus Food Drive Facebook event. Click here to learn more about food insecurity and poverty in Harnett County.
The Community Christmas Store
November 16, 17, 18
Carter Gym
The Community Christmas Store will serve Harnett County families unable to afford Christmas gifts for their children, aiming to relieve holiday stress for low-income families in our area. In its inaugural year, the Community Christmas Store will serve 131 children in 53 area families.
That means we need your help! Donated toys must be new, between $10 and $15, and for any age range between infant and teenager. Campus Ministry will gladly pick up any off-campus donations. On-campus donation locations are: Marshbanks, the Student Center, Taylor Hall, Wiggins Library, Lundy Fetterman Lounge, the Anniversary Gala, and the Homecoming Football Game.
Click here to volunteer for the Christmas Store. We need child caretakers, gift wrappers, Spanish interpreters, and more! For more information contact Terry Tucker.
Operation Christmas Child Collection Week
November 14 - 21
Rumley Center
Campbell University is proud to serve again as a Harnett County collection site for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse. Student, faculty, and staff volunteers have stepped up to collect and process shoe boxes full of Christmas toys that a child in a third-world country will receive.
Visit the Samaritan's Purse website to learn more about how to pack a shoe box or to follow your box on its journey around the world. For more information contact Terry Tucker.
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A CELEBRATION OF FAITH, LEARNING, AND SERVICE
Make service part of Campbell's 125th Anniversary Celebration!
The Campbell community will dedicate 125,000 of service this year. To report your hours to Campus Ministry use this form.
