CURRANCY OF LIFE
Outstanding Service Learning Project for Spring 2010
The City of Morgan Hill has worked tirelessly to provide positive activities for its youth. A group in Shelley Giacalone's Small Group Communication course wanted to support those efforts. This group developed and implemented a special event to raise needed funds for the Morgan Hill Skate Park, ultimately reaping terrific results. Below is a video that describes the many elements included that made the event a success.
Morgan Hill Skate Park Video Link
WCW - WEST COAST WILDLIFE
Outstanding Service Learning Project for Spring 2007
( Group members are (from top left) Sergio Procepio, Melissa Ballard, Leslie Brovont
(lower right) Jen Underhill, Tommy Brozene and Leader Maureen Grzan. )
THE CARE BEARS
Eric Waszolek, Adriane deSousa, Danielle Torrez, Jennifer Yip,Angela Saguindel and Sayed Hashimi raised $5, 371.19 through a raffle and donation drive that was then matched by a private donor raising their fundraising efforts to a grand total of $10, 742.38 for Heritage Home in San Jose. This is a safe haven for women who find themselves in crises pregnancy. The home houses young women during their pregnancy and then assists them in finding the resources they need to be self-sufficient mothers. The students in this group also collected hundreds of baby items and held a baby shower for the mothers. It was very moving and emotional. The recipients were very grateful and thanked Gavilan College, and the Care Bears for all of the support.
FINDING HOPE
CHAMBERLAIN's SUPERHEROS
OPERATION FRONTLINE
Angelica Rojas, Curtis Lilly, Victoria Tamayo, Celia Hoeft, Manual Bradish and John Hutchinson raised $961.60 through tables set up at Gav Fest and in front of Safeway. They donated the money to the U.S. Army and Air Force Exchange Service for the purchase of 115 calling cards that will be sent to the troops in Iraq. Cumulatively, the group volunteered over 90 hours.
THE SUNSHINE GANG
Elma Mendoza, Dora Trueba, Kim Wright, Margarita Ojeda and Annete Amezcua worked to shed light on sexual assault. The six strong women volunteered over 96 hours raising awareness about sexual assault and child abuse. In conjunction with Community Solutions they participated in Denim day, the March Against Rape, and represented Community Solutions at an informational table at GavFest.
PROJECT P.A.W.
Daniel Remmick, Gina Gozzo, Julie Gozzo, Trish Hunt, Jennifer Morcate, and Mark Alsup raised $286.55 and collected HUNDREDS of items for animials. Their work included the combined efforts of donation drives and individual donations. All was donated to both the San Martin and Hollister animal shleters, as well as donating 90 hours volunteering personal time at the shelters. They walked dogs, took care of kittens, and cleaned. Well Done! Gavilan College is proud of students who give back to their communities.
Operation Desert Donation
Outstanding Service Learning Group 2009
MEMBERS: Lucas Black, Charlene Rich, Brian Holbert, Jordan Lance and Dylan Whitmer
Operation Desert Donation worked in conjunction with Operation Interdependence located in Gilroy for six weeks during the Spring semester 2009. Initially the group had set a goal of volunteering 12 hours per person (a total of 60 hours) compiling care packages, writing letters to the troops and fundraising $300 to purchase calling cards and much needed supplies. They surpassed all goals, volunteering over 20 hours per person (over 100 hours total) and fundraising over $808. At Gav Fest, Operation Desert Donation set up a fundraising and information table. Suzi Kugler, the site manager from Operation Interdependence and mother of a troop currently stationed in Afghanistan came to Gavilan solely to visit the group. She not only complimented their unwavering commitment to the volunteer work, she stated that they brought new life to Operation Interdependence. She went on to say that most volunteers were over the age of 50 and when this group would enter the room, the existing volunteers were energized and reminded that patriotism is not lost, its alive and evident in Gilroy, CA. Congratulations to all the members of Operation Desert Donation for winning one of the Service Learning Scholarships. They were recognized for the volunteerism at the Scholarship Ceremony, May 14th. Well done!
GavFest 2009 The annual GavFest event allows the Communication Studies Department to highlight the extensive academic program offered to Gavilan students, current Service Learning projects and to raise needed funds. Below are pictures from this year's event.
