Center for Service and Action November Events

 Get involved with the Center for Service in Action this month--whether you are searching for an in-person or virtual service opportunity, this is a great place to start! 

Holiday Gift Drive (11/12/2020 - 12/4/2020) 
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This holiday season, make a child smile by contributing to our annual gift drive, which is virtual this year due to COVID-19. All gift support local children and teens identified through our community partners: County of SLO Child Welfare Services, SLO Housing Authority, and the Migrant Education Program in Lompoc and San Miguel."

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week (11/16/2020 - 11/20/2020)
"Campus Dining is donating free lunches during the week of Nov 16-20 for students! Lunch will be distributed at the Wellbeing patio (Building 27, Campus Health & Wellbeing lower level) Mon-Fri 12-1 pm. No questions asked -- just bring your PolyCard! There will also be a SLO Food Bank Distribution site with free boxes of food (for anyone!) on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 3:30-5:30 pm at the Mott Gym Lawn."

Students with extra dining dollars to spare can donate to the meal voucher program: Mustang Meal Share by clicking here.
Anybody can donate through this website here.

Other Service Opportunities: 

Growing Grounds: 
Come volunteer at Growing Grounds, a local nonprofit plant nursery run by Transitions Mental Health Association.
What: Help is needed with weeding and watering plants, and other gardening tasks.
When: every Tuesday through Friday, 9 am to 1 pm. This is an ongoing opportunity!
Where: 3740 Orcutt Rd, San Luis Obispo
No need to fill out an application, just show up! Masks and social distancing are required. For more info: click here!

Grant Writing for El Chorro Dog Park / Slo 4 Pups
El Chorro Dog Park / SLO 4 Pups is looking for a volunteer grant writer to help them secure funding to fix drainage issues at the dog park.
If interested: email Karen Adler at fudge805@charter.net

**Information on this post is shared from Cal Poly's Center for Service in Action. To get in touch with them, visit their website!**

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