Kindness in the Community
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University Food Bank Initiative
In support of the University Food Bank initiative, the psychology department has set a goal for collecting 500 food items. The Psychology Student Society will build a food sculpture on October 21,and then bring the food collection to the Square.
Dr. Lilly Walker and Amanda Cranford, Psychology Department
Chartwells - 1 donation = $1 coffee!
Chartwells will be collecting food donations for the Fill-the-Square event. Bring in a food donation between Thursday,Oct. 13 to Thursday, Oct. 20 and get your 12oz coffee or tea for $1! For more information check out Chartwells poster.
Jessica Briggs, Chartwells
University Chaplaincy Remembrance Vigil
Remembrance Vigil for people who are mourning the death of a loved-one. Kindness Friday, October 21, 11 a.m. -- 1 p.m. at St. John's Chapel (School Of Social Work Building). Drop by and say a prayer, share a memory, light a candle, or speak with one of the Chaplains.
Valerie Barter, University Chaplaincy
Hoyles-Escasoni Volunteering
The Social Work Class of 2012 will be volunteering with older adults at Hoyles-Escasoni Complex for Kindness Friday.
Samantha Hollohan, Social Work Class of 2012
Fill our Play Pen
On Kindness Friday, we ask for your help to "Fill Our Play Pen" with items for Infants and Toddlers. We are looking for diapers, wipes, baby food, and anything else needed to care for babies! All items will be donated to local food banks. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 3rd Floor of the University Centre.
Roger Whalen, University Chaplaincy
Computing and Communications is Kind!
C&C will be collecting donations for Fill the Square Food Drive, collecting donations for the Clothing Drive, offering 20 free pages of printing at The Commons, offering free Tim Horton's treats at Computer Purchasing Centre and candy loot bags!
Janet O'Keefe, Computing and Communications
Biochem for Street Reach
The Biochemistry Department will be collecting toiletries for Street Reach, a local group helping at-risk youth.
Anne Sinnott, Biochemistry Department
Coats for Kids!
The School of Social Work is pleased to announce the first ever Kindness Friday Blitz collection for the SubWay/VOCM Cares Coats for Kids (CFK) Campaign. The SubWay/VOCM Cares CFK Campaign is a partnership with the School of Social Work, Canadian Red Cross, Vibrant Communities and Newfoundland Power. It is also supported by Royal Canadian Legion and Metrobus.
Individuals from departments across campus and at Marine Institute are invited to contribute the following items:
- Coats
- Mittens
- Scarves
- Gloves
- Boots
- Skates
- Toques
- Snow pants
- Skidoo suits
While the blitz will be first MUN collection, the Campaign will begin its community collections in late October where public donations can be brought to the School of Social Work and various community locations.
In November, when collections are complete, a retail-type store is set up at the Legion Branch #1 where families can select winter clothing for their children at no cost to the family. A travelling bus depot filled with winter wear which also visit areas of this city that may have families and children who cannot visit the Legion depot. Families then board the bus and select what they need free of charge. Any remaining winter wear is then distributed to families on the coast of Labrador.
On Kindness Friday, please help us support this initiative by bringing winter wear to the Paton College Square between 9-5 or dropping off winter wear in the following locations by 2:00 pm:
- Arts - Atrium
- Science - Main Lobby facing Arts, HH courtyard
- Engineering - Main Lobby opposite Bruneau Theatre
- Health Sciences - Various Locations
- MI - Student Affairs W3011
On behalf of CFK partners/supporters and benefiting families and children, we thank you for you kindness.
Krista Coffey, Kim Kelly and Sheri McConnell, School of Social Work
Community Pride Clean-up
Social Work 2012 will be participating in a Community Pride Clean-up with the MacMorran Community Centre on Wednesday, October 19th - as this is when the clean-up is taking place - but with the spirit of Kindness Friday in mind. We set out to help the community, the environment and the individuals and families that live in the area.
Shannon, Social Work 2012
Faculty of Medicine Helps Out
In support of Kindness Friday, the Faculty of Medicine is collecting donations of food items in support of Fill-the-Square and winter apparel (coats, mitts, gloves, scarves, boots, skates and hats) for the Coats for Kids Campaign. Drop box locations will be available until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21 at the following locations - Health Sciences Library, MUNMed Students Affairs office (RM 2713) and the Communications and Development office (RM 1758).
Stephanie Harlick, Renee Mercer & Virginia Middleton, Faculty of Medicine
Helping Our Furry Friends
From May - October I walked/biked/ran 1000 km for Beagle Paws and Heavenly Creatures. Starting on Kindness Friday I will start collecting donations under my cause called "Change for Change". I will be bringing around a sealed piggy bank that people can drop their change into, and each time it is filled I will donate the entirety to Heavenly Creatures and Beagle Paws. I will be continuing this effort until the "Hypothermic Half Marathon" which I will be running in late January in aid of my two beneficiaries.
Michelle Corbett, Social Work Student
Research Helping Iris Kirby House
The units under the Vice President (Research) are collecting items for the Iris Kirby House. In particular:
- Personal care/Toiletry items:
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Soap
- Body Wash
- Deodorant
- Razors
- Linens/Clothing:
- Face cloths
- Towels
- New underwear for women and children (larger sizes if possible)
- New pajamas for women and children (larger sizes if possible)
Meghan Whelan, Office of Collaborations and Partnerships, Office of Research Services, Office of the Vice-President Research, Animal Care Services, Technical Services
