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.