Next Family Community Service Day:
Saturday, February 28, 2009
10:00 - 11:00AM
Helen A. Dolan Center Commons
The entry fee for our sandwich making activity is:
one loaf of white bread
one pound of meat or cheese
We will also be collecting gift cards (in $2 and $5 denominations, to 7-11, Dunkin Donuts and CVS, etc)
Family Community Service Day was introduced to FA during the 2007-08 school year. Once a month, FA families gather in the Commons to participate in a group service activity. This activity provides a wonderful opportunity for parents to model a commitment to service for their children.
2008-2009 Updates
Sandwiches made and delivered so far this year: 2,033
December Family Community Service Day
We made and delievered 757 sandwiches to local shelters. We additionally collected and delivered 30 canned/dry goods and $140 in gift cards.
November Family Community Service Day
We made and delievered 639 sandwiches, 4 boxes of nonperishable goods and 2 cases of ramen noodles to local shelters.
October Family Community Service Day
We made and delivered 637 sandwiches to POTS in the Bronx
and the INN in Glen Cove. Thank you to all of our participating familes for letting your lives speak.
Results of our 2007-08 Efforts
Thank you Friends Academy parents and students for contributing to the success of our first year of Family Community Service Day. As a result of your efforts:
Over 2,000 sandwiches made & delivered to POTS and local shelters including INN in Glen Cove.
150 gift cards for coffee and personal needs were collected
300 summer bulbs were donated and planted on campus
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