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DKG AZ SERVES – Group Projects Revised Fall 2020The Expansion & Renewal Committee is composed of these DKG members:Saroj Jagernauth Alpha Iota Chairsarojnie@Shauna Finley Alpha Iota shaunar.patton@CC (Cheryl) Chambers Alpha Deltaazchambers@Julie Berkel Chi jmtb56@Anne Howe Zetaamhctk@Mary Veila Luera Zeta mvleura69@Kelley Nelson Kappa kelleyn83@Sandy Beitzel Alpha Epsilon lbeitzel82@Susan Halliday Alpha Delta Advisorshalliday3@What is DKG AZ SERVES?Description: DKG AZ SERVES is a State Project with two components. Chapters choose their own projects and the number of projects they are willing to do. The first component is similar to Collaborative Connections in that chapters record on a new tally sheet the group projects in which they are participating and submit it to the Educational Excellence Committee. The sheet includes hours spent on the project(s) and the number of students/people impacted by the project(s). Secondly, chapters are encouraged to prepare press releases with a photo of their project(s) and distribute them to local media and to dkgazstate@ for our state media.Rationale: Service to our communities has been a hallmark of DKG members throughout our history. Chapters that work together on group activities energize their members and create a synergy that incorporates collaboration sharing and a sense of belonging. The State Project has the potential to build stronger chapters and market the value and honor of DKG rmation: The following is a compilation of project suggestions done by many chapters and researched by members of the Expansion & Renewal Committee. Currently there are 8 categories of project ides that have been successfully done in the past. Chapters are encouraged to send additional project ideas to Saroj Jagernauth at sarojnie@.GROUP PROJECT IDEAS1. Projects to Help Teachers and StudentsLove Our Schools Project – Participate in a Love Our Schools initiative. Information on specific projects is available online at . Youth on Their Own (submitted by Upsilon) – This is a non-profit organization that helps homeless teens in Tucson finish high school. Matilda Campbell, a graduate of the program, spoke to the chapter about the goals, requirements and successes of the program, which was started in 1986. Matilda served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and became a coordinator for the program that she credits with her success. The chapter donated needed items to the program.Tutoring – Arrange to tutor children after school.Adopt-a-School (submitted by Lambda) – The chapter adopted Roberts/Naylor, a K-8 Tucson Unified School District school. The project is currently in its third year. Some things members have done are teach music to the early grades, assist in the classroom, provide goodies in the teachers’ lounge, raised money for Thanksgiving dinners for school families, gather school supplies and boxes of tissues, and provide tax credit money to the school. Decorating Backpacks (submitted by Iota) – The chapter had a work party and created festive additions to backpacks that were then donated to schools for students who could not afford to get their own backpack.Donating School Supplies (submitted by Rho) – The chapter had an administrator from Mountain View School, a Phoenix K-8 school, speak about the school and the population it serves. As a result, the chapter collected supplies for the school. They collect items at each meeting and deliver them to the school. They have delivered several cases of copy paper, tissues, hand sanitizer, bandages, pencils, socks, underwear, and eyeglass repair kits.SEE/Supporting Early-career Educators (submitted by Omega) – SEE is an ongoing project with the chapter. Chapter members, on different occasions, have signed up to bring pencils, markers, stickers, notebooks, books, activities, and other school supplies to be given to early-career educators. They are either available at meetings where early-career educators are invited and have the opportunity to choose supplies, or the supplies are given directly to the teacher. The chapter includes information about DKG in the materials with a contact phone number.Supplies for Teachers (submitted by Alpha Rho) – Each year the members introduce DKG to the schools’ teachers with bags of teaching supplies. They also provide each principal with a wreath festooned with various classroom items to be given to a third-year teacher.Penny’s Panties (submitted by Alpha Chi) – The chapter donates new panties and underwear to the elementary and middle school nurses to have on hand should a student have an accident.School Volunteering (submitted by Xi) – Several chapter members got finger printed to volunteer. They arranged a time with the elementary school selected, and each volunteer took on one of the many tasks that were available. Volunteers work in the library and with individual students.Prospective Member Brunch (submitted by Nu) – The chapter held a brunch for prospective members to learn about Delta Kappa Gamma. Attendees watched a presentation, received a folder of information, were given a DKG mug of school supplies, were entered into a monthly drawing for gift cards, and were invited to join the chapter. One Step Behind – (submitted by Alpha Delta) – OSBI’s mission is to provide dynamic programs and services to individuals who have intellectual disabilities and their families so they can achieve their goals and become fully participating members of their communities. Alpha Delta has collected household goods and clothing for One Step’s fundraiser. The chapter has also donated money to help sustain their training programs and their educational complex which is located in the Peoria area. Masks for Children (submitted by Omega) – Members from the chapter created 250 children’s safety masks for students and teachers at Pueblo Elementary School in Scottsdale.2. Projects to Improve LiteracyBook Collection (submitted by Alpha Iota) – In partnership with the Kiwanis Club, members collected gently used books for young children and brought them to a meeting. A representative from Kiwanis attended the meeting to pick up the books. These books were then sorted, catalogued, and used to furnish libraries in low income communities where there were apartment complexes with a library. The representative that the chapter worked with was in the Sunnyslope area of Phoenix. The intent of the project was to make reading possible for children who do not have transportation to a public library. Pen Pals – Have your group become pen pals with inner city children or children in a needy school. Correspond four or five times during the school year. Partner with a specific school and class. You can write one month and the children the following, alternating through the school year. This can be coordinated to tie in with the year’s curriculum as long as someone from your group works on a plan for this with the teacher. It is helpful to have someone in your group collecting and delivering the letters to the school one month and then picking up the children’s letters and distributing them to your members the following month. Depending on the children’s ages, printing a letter rather than using cursive may be preferred. You may even arrange for an end-of-year classroom visit by your group so the pen pals may meet.Reading Buddies/Friends – Have your group partner with a particular school and grade level to become Reading Buddies or Friends depending on the children’s grade level. With first graders, your group can read to the children. If the children are older, you may want to provide a book one month and return the following month to discuss the book. This is a good project when working with a school that is underfunded or serves a needy population.3. Projects to Aid the HungryFeed My Starving Children (submitted by Alpha Epsilon) – FMSC is a Christian non-profit organization with permanent packing sites in four states including Arizona. Chapter members (with family members and Chi members) have participated in packing events to provide nutritionally complete meals for starving, malnourished and hungry people in nearly 70 countries. These dry meals, at a minimal cost, are later prepared with milk or potable water. Packers go to different stations where each person has a specific task in packaging and boxing the meals. In 2014, chapter members helped pack 29 cartons that contained 6,264 meals to feed 17 children for a year. The meals are 100% donor funded. The location is 1345 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa, and the phone is 480-626-1970 if you are interested in your chapter or a couple chapters partnering to volunteer.Alli Ortega Empty Bowls Project and Food Bank Volunteering (submitted by Omega) – Chapter members have volunteered hundreds of hours in donating and creating bowls to generate funds for Vista del Camino Food Bank in Scottsdale. Members also spent time working with students and volunteering on the assembly line. Feeding People in Need – Arrange for a group to go to one of these and distribute food products or serve food to those in need. Agencies who feed the needy include:Kitchen on the Street (Phoenix) St. Vincent de Paul (Phoenix)Andre House (Phoenix)Coalition for Compassion and Justice’s Open Door (Yavapai County)Food Distribution Centers (various cities around the state)Hunger Free Alliance of Flagstaff (seven summer food sites)Flagstaff Family Food Center Family Promise (Scottsdale, Phoenix, Glendale)House of Refuge SunnyslopeFood Bank VolunteeringFood Bank Volunteering – Arrange for a group from your chapter or in conjunction with another chapter to volunteer at a food bank. Here are some food banks where your group may volunteer:Phoenix area: United Food Bank, St. Mary’s Food Bank, HonorHealth Desert Food Bank, Valley of the Sun United Way Food Bank, V3 Food Pantry, Hope for Hunger (Glendale), Valley Christian Centers, Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank, Rio Vista Center, Neighborhood Ministries Inc., Friendly House, Tempe Community Action Agency, Paz De Cristo Outreach Center (Mesa), Agua Fria Food Bank (Avondale), Foothills Food Bank (Cave Creek, Black Canyon City), Tolleson Food Bank, Salvation Army (various locations), St. Vincent de Paul (Phoenix campus and various churches), Cultural Cup Food Bank, Mount of Olives Food Closet, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Food Bank, South Mountain College Food Bank, Rio Vista Center, Central Arizona Shelter Services, Operation Care - Valley Heights, Vista del Camino (Scottsdale)Tucson area: Community Food Bank, The Tucson Neighborhood Food Pantry, Pio Decimo Center, Midwest Food Bank, St. Paul’s Food Bank, Interfaith Community Services, Living Faith Community Center, Food Distribution Centers (various locations), Salvation Army, New Spirit Lutheran Church, Borderlands Food Bank, St. Vincent de Paul (various locations), Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona (various locations) Flagstaff: Family Food Center and Food Bank, Golden Rule Charities/The Pantry, Salvation Army, Food Distribution Center (various locations), St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, St. Vincent de Paul, Sunshine Rescue Mission Inc., Coconino Community Food Bank, Care & Share Food Bank, Northern Arizona Food BankPrescott area: Food Distribution Centers (various locations), Yavapai Country Food Bank, Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank, Salvation Army, Coalition for Compassion and Justice/Open Door, Church on the Street, The Food Pantry at St. Luke’s Globe/Miami/Superior area: Gila Community Food Bank, Globe Senior Center, Miami Food Bank, Superior Food Bank, Border Health Foundation Food Pantry (Kearny)Casa Grande/Coolidge area: St. Anthony’s St. Vincent de Paul, New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene/MASH Unit, First Baptist Church of Casa Grande Food Pantry, Casa Grande Food Bank, Caring Hands of Pinal County, Warehouse Food Pantry (Coolidge), Central Community Church of God – Coolidge Food Bank, Open Hands Outreach (Coolidge), Hope International Food Pantry (Coolidge)Yuma area: Yuma Community Food Bank, Salvation Army, St. Paul’s Food Ministry, Catholic Community Services for Nutrition, Senior Nutrition Program/Yuma, Quechan Food Distribution Program (Winterhaven)Sierra Vista area: Salvation Army, Sierra Vista Community Food Bank, St. Vincent de Paul4. Projects to Aid the Homeless and/or NeedyHope Bags – Fill gallon-size Ziplock bags with bottle of water, granola or snack bar, packaged toothbrush, toothpaste, socks, small package of Kleenex, travel-size shampoo, travel-size conditioner, travel-size lotion, comb, etc. and information on location of services that can assist them. Have members keep them in their cars to distribute to beggars on the street. Shoebox Ministry – Volunteer to make hygiene kits for agencies serving the homeless. Boxes may include toiletries, new socks, new undergarments, etc.Sorting Donations for the Homeless – Many organizations can use a group of volunteers to sort donated clothing and other items, organizing shelves, etc. Agencies serving the homeless in different parts of the state who may have volunteer opportunities for a group include:Phoenix area: St. Vincent de Paul, Salvation Army, Phoenix Rescue Mission, Shoebox Ministry Inc., Circle the City, Family Promise, Andre House, HonorHealth Desert Mission, Vista del Camino (Scottsdale), food banksTucson area: Gospel Rescue Mission, Hospitality House/Salvation Army, Primavera Foundation, St. Francis Homeless Shelter, Youth on Their Own, Casa de los Ni?os, food banks Flagstaff/Coconino County: St. Vincent de Paul, Salvation Army, Sunshine Rescue Mission and Hope Cottage, food banks, etc.Pinal County: St. Vincent de Paul (Casa Grande), CG Helps (Casa Grande), Salvation Army, First Assembly of God Gear Station (Apache Junction)Yavapai County: Catholic Charities Prescott, Old Town Mission (Cottonwood), Emergency Housing Project (Prescott), Yavapai Family Advocacy Center Prescott Valley)Graham County: Child & Family Resources, Inc. (Safford)Kingman: Cornerstone Mission Project, Salvation ArmyYuma: Catholic Community Services (Family Service area) Nogales: Crossroads Nogales Mission Raise and Donate Money for the Local Red Cross – Locations available at .Soles for Souls – Groups can collect new and gently used shoes and donate to many organizations that work with children, even Boys and Girls Clubs. For specific organizations, see below under Clothing Drive.Clothing Drive – Have your members conduct a drive to collect new clothing, coats, underwear, pajamas, or shoes and socks for children (or any age). Collect, sort, and donate items to organizations such as these: Phoenix area: Welcome to America Project, Natalie’s House (Goodyear), Arizona Helping Hands, ICM Food & Clothing Bank, One Small Step Arizona/Clothes Cabin (Gilbert), Vista del Camino (Scottsdale), Harvest Compassion Center, Helen’s Hope Chest (Mesa), Jose’s Closet Inc. (Apache Junction)Tucson area: Angel Charity for Children Inc., Interfaith Community Services, Youth on Their Own, TMM Family Services, Sister Jose Women’s Center, GAP Ministries, Casa Alitas Welcome Center, Spreading ThreadsFlagstaff: Hope Cottage, Big Brothers Big Sisters/Clothes for Kids! SaleYuma: Crossroads Mission of YumaSierra Vista: Sierra Vista Child and Family ServicesMultiple Locations throughout the state: Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Charities, foster children in group homes Donating Baby Items – Have members collect or donate baby items (onesies, diapers, receiving blankets, burp cloths, wipes, hooded towels, bottles, teething rings, diaper bags, etc.) This project could include sewing quilts or crocheting/knitting afghans. Items can be donated to pregnancy organizations and groups such as the following:Phoenix area: First Way Pregnancy Center, South Phoenix Healthy Start, With Child Center, Joining Hearts, Life Choices Women’s Clinic, Aid to Women Center, Maggie’s Place, Avondale Baptist Church Parenting Resource Center, some local hospitalsTucson area: Answers for Life Pregnancy Center, Christian Family Care, some local hospitalsYavapai County: House of Ruth Pregnancy Care Center (Cottonwood)Sierra Vista: Carenet Pregnancy Center of Cochise County5. Projects to Help Hospitalized Children and AdultsJared Boxes (submitted by Tau and Chi) – Both chapters have filled clear plastic shoe boxes with various items children would enjoy during an extended stay in the hospital (surgery, illness or cancer treatments). Boxes are divided into 3-4 groups: infants, 6-9 year-olds, 10-12 year-olds, and young teens and are filled with age-appropriate items purchased by the members. Tau spends one meeting filling and sealing the boxes, and then one of the members delivers them to the Children’s Center at Flagstaff Medical Center. In 2018-2019 Tau delivered 50 boxes. For several years Chi filled the boxes and then delivered them to Cardon Children’s Medical Center (now known as Banner Children’s at Desert) in Mesa.Making and Donating Blankets – Arrange for your members to purchase, cut and tie fleece blankets for children and adults that may be donated to hospitals and organizations. This project could also be done by sewing quilts or crocheting/knitting afghans. Finished items may be donated to organizations such as these: Phoenix Children’s HospitalChildren’s Center (Flagstaff)Banner Children’s at Desert (Mesa)Phoenix Indian Medical CenterValleywise Health (Phoenix)Chandler Regional HospitalPhoenix Baptist HospitalSt. Joseph’s Hospital (Phoenix)TMC for Children (Tucson)Yavapai Medical Center (Prescott)Northwest Medical Center (Tucson)Santa Cruz Valley RegionalBanner Casa GrandeAbrazo West Valley (Goodyear)Canyon Vista Medical (Sierra Vista)Mt. Graham Regional (Safford)HonorHealth (Scottsdale, Phoenix, etc.)UMOM New Day Center (Phoenix)New Life Center (Phoenix area)South Phoenix Healthy Start B.A.C.A. (Bikers Against Drug Abuse)V.A. hospital (various AZ locations)Convalescent homesRonald McDonald HouseAdopt a Memory Care Unit or a Nursing Home (submitted by Alpha Delta) – The chapter received a plea from a physician’s assistant at a local memory care unit. Many of the residents had either no family or family that lived out of town. These individuals only had two outfits to their name. The chapter collected very gently used men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, jackets, etc. The items were laundered and organized by size to facilitate the process of matching them to their new owners. Any items that did not find a home were donated to their thrift shop for future sale.6. Projects to Help Victims of Domestic ViolenceBags of Love (submitted by Kappa) – Each October the members assemble items needed for children being placed into foster care. The Department of Child Safety (formerly CPS) provided a list of necessary items, and the chapter has always added some special extras for the children. The first year they filled the bags (which they also made of heavy cloth as some children were forced to move with plastic garbage bags) and labeled them with gender and size. In 2018-19 the chapter provided all the items and the bags, so that DCS/DES could place the donations on their shelves and fill the bags as necessary when a child was in fort Bags – Have members pack comfort bags for children who are pulled from their homes due to domestic violence or safety. Bags (totes or lightweight backpacks) labeled for different ages may include a tee shirt for sleeping (many children leave only with the clothes they are wearing), a washcloth and hand towel, a reading book or activity book, a small package of Kleenex, socks, a toothbrush and toothpaste, a stuffed animal or fleece blanket for comfort. Organizations that may accept such bags (sometimes called Bedtime Bags) include the following:Phoenix area: Elim House (Salvation Army), New Life Center, Black Family and Children’s Services, City of Phoenix Family Advocacy Center, UMOM New Day Centers (various locations), City of Tempe/Care 7, Vista Colina Emergency Shelter, De Colores, Child Crisis Centers (various locations), A New Leaf/La Mesita Family Homeless Shelter (Mesa), Sojourner Center, Changing Lives Center, Chrysalis, Family Promise, Eve’s Place (Peoria), Maggie’s Place, The Bridge to HopeTucson area: Gospel Rescue Mission Women and Children’s Center, Our Family Services, Hospitality House/Salvation Army, Casa de los Ni?os Crisis Shelter, Aviva Children’s ServiceYuma: Catholic Community Services of Western Arizona, Crossroads MissionFlagstaff: Hope Cottage, Northland Family Help Center/H.a.l.o. House Children’s Shelter Catholic Charities Community Services Emergency Shelter, Sharon Manor, Open Inn Inc./Youth ShelterPinal County: Hope Women’s Centers (Apache Junction and Coolidge)Yavapai County: Catholic Charities Community Services (Cottonwood), Stepping Stones (Prescott Valley)Globe: Horizon Domestic Violence Safe House, Community Alliance Against Family AbuseSierra Vista area: Arizona’s Children Association, Catholic Community Services, Lori’s Place/Cochise Family Advocacy Center Inc.Toiletries Collection for Abused Women – Collect and donate unused makeup and perfume to donate to a center for abused women. Donate to places such as Eve’s place, UMOM, and other domestic violence shelters for women.7. Projects to Raise Money for Grants and ScholarshipsSavers’ FUNDrive (submitted by Alpha Iota) – Members accumulate materials and separate them into soft and solid materials. At a pre-arranged date and time, the materials are brought to SAVERS, weighed and the value assessed. A check is then issued to the Chapter. Alpha Iota has had great results from this project. Details of this project can be found at fundrive..Brag Bags – At meetings members “brag” about personal and familial accomplishments or as recognition of another member’s achievement. Deposit $1 in the bag for every brag.Garage/Yard SalesSilent Auctions at MeetingsMaking, Collecting, and Buying Items for Sale at Rose Boutiques8. Miscellaneous ProjectsNotes for a Holiday – Have your group make and write holiday notes (Valentine Day, St. Patrick’s, Easter, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) to children and adults in a hospital or a convalescent home.Greeting Cards – Have your members send greeting cards to soldiers serving overseas, to veterans in a hospital or convalescent home, to the elderly in nursing homes, etc. Care Packages – Make and send care packages to service personnel overseas, to local police and fire personnel, to hospital personnel, etc. ................
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