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Community Service Learning Center

March is Women's History Month!

The CSLC is proud to highlight the accomplishments of women paving the way for others, not just this month but all year round! This month, we're putting a spotlight on organizations founded by women in the Grand Rapids area. Take a look below to learn more and see how you can help support these organizations with service!
  • Grace's Table: Started by a single teen mother, Grace's Table aims to encourage and support teen moms by equipping them with the skills they need to provide for their family and thrive in the community.
  • Treetops Collective: Treetops Collective's mission is to connect New American women with what they need to put roots in the community that will sustain their future generations.
  • Revive & Thrive Project: Revive & Thrive provides meals to those facing a health crisis and also gives teens with healthy food options and job skills. They use nutritious foods to empower and connect the community.
  • Gilda's Club Grand Rapids: Cancer survivor and local philanthropist Twink Frey started Gilda's Club to provide the social and emotional resources for those on their cancer journeys that were lacking in the community.
  • Hope for Single Moms: Hope for Single Moms focuses on career education, community, life assistance, and mentoring to provide single mothers and their children what they need to thrive long-term. 

Upcoming CSLC Events and Opportunities

There is so much to look forward to this semester with the CSLC! Keep reading to learn about all the different ways you can get involved in Winter 2022!

Community Outreach Week

In March, join the Laker community to give back through Community Outreach Week! 
We encourage all Lakers to make time to make a difference in our communities during Community Outreach Week! Check out our website for more information about how to get involved!
Dates: March 21st - March 27th, 2022
Community Outreach Week

Register for Days of Community Action!

We are thrilled to continue Days of Community Action (DCA), which lets us go off-campus in order to give back to the community. For the next DCA we are spending the day with Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association!
Registration is required to participate. 
Saturday, March 26, 2022
10:00am-2:30pm
Questions: Contact Gigi Ward (s_wardgia@gvsu.edu)  
Register for Days of Community Action

Volunteers Needed for Science Olympiad


What: Region 12 Michigan Science Olympiad tournament
When: Saturday, March 19, 2022 (Shifts run from 7:30 am until 4:30 p.m. You may sign up for part of the day or all day.)
Where: GVSU Allendale Campus - click the button below for more info!
150 GVSU students are needed to volunteer! Hundreds of area middle and high school students will be competing and we need GVSU students to help with the events.

Positions may involve helping with specific events and general tasks, such as information booths, check in table attendees, and impound. Sign up below!  
Science Olympiad Volunteer Sign Up

Democracy 101: Young Leaders for Change

Join us for the last installation of our Democracy 101 series this semester: Young Leaders for Community Change! March's topic is "Making Change Through Shared Governance", and will include Student Senate and campus leaders who will chat with us about what "shared governance" means and how students can engage in this process.
Date: Wednesday, March 30th
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: Mary Idema Pew Library, LIB 030 
RSVP Here for Democracy 101

Host a Blood Drive or Donate Blood at GVSU

Do you want to help save lives? Does your organization require volunteer hours? Sign up to host a dlood Drive in partnership with Versiti Blood Center this Winter Semester!     
The next Versiti blood drive is March 24th (10am - 3:45pm) in KC 2263.

If you would just like to donate, stop by a blood drive hosted by American Red Cross! Red Cross will be hosting blood drives in Holton-hooker Hall all Winter semester.
The next Red Cross blood drive is March 23rd (11am - 5pm) in the Holton Hooker Multipurpose Room.
LEARN MORE ABOUT BLOOD DRIVES
HOST A WINTER BLOOD DRIVE

Drop In Days of Service

Looking for service hours but can’t leave campus? Join us for Drop In Days of Service session this Winter 2022 semster!
Dates: March 18th and April 8th
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Location: Kirkhof 1104
Learn More About Drop-In Days of Service

Host a Voter Registration Drive at GVSU!

 Voter Registration Drives are a great way to elevate student voices! 
Want to host a Voter Registration Drive on campus next semester? We can help you!
Host a Voter Registration Drive

Attend the First Ever Midwest Student Voting Summit!

For the first time ever, the Campus Vote Project is hosting the Midwest Student Summit! The summit is open to students, faculty, administrators, and community partners from campuses around 13 Midwestern states. The event includes hearing from elected officials, looking at the landscape of the 2022 midterm election, and campus action planning. 
Date: March 25th, 2022
Time: 1pm - 4:30pm
Location: Virtual. Register below to receive the link to attend.
Register to Attend

Remember to Track your Service Hours!

Using Laker Link to track your service hours couldn't be easier! Keep track of your hours for scholarships, classes, for your resume and just to remember all of the great service experiences that you've had! Easy to use instructions can be found here. 
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