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Tag Archives: USF
Hope at the end of the tunnel.
I felt nervous and disappointed walking into class on Monday. My plans for working with the Honors Council for my School Supplies for Afghan Children event had fallen through, and I had been brainstorming but wasn’t sure of my options. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Charity, Children, Education, Fundraising, Partner organizations, School Supplies for Afghan Children, Uncategorized, University of South Florida, USF Honors College, USF Housing and Residential Education, War in Afghanistan
Tagged Archana Reddy, education, Erin Potter, hope, school supplies, School Supplies for Afghan Children, USF, USF Housing and Residential Education
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It’s not always a Piece of Cake
Through my sorority experience I have been fortunate to plan many events and learn the ins and outs of a successful fundraising or philanthropic event. So when a guest speaker came to speak to our class in the beginning of … Continue reading
Meeting the Paras – an important piece to our puzzle
As Professor Temple wrote a few weeks ago, here, we are now in contact with a local troop from Sarasota, LTjg Greg Para, who will be the one doing the footwork to bring the supplies to the kids who need … Continue reading
Posted in blog, Change, Education, Inspiration, Uncategorized
Tagged bigger picture, Greg Para, humanitarian, impact, Liisa Temple, Phoebe Chang, piece, puzzle, SMSgt Rex Temple, USF
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A Long Awaited Return
Journeys take us in many directions, for defining experiences or personal reflections; but when we return we are often not the same. Coming back from a Spring Break vacation in Vermont I’m feeling as though so much in my life … Continue reading
Catching Fire
As a die-hard The Hunger Games fan, I cannot wait for this Thursday at midnight (the release of the first movie version of the book series). One notable characteristic of this book series is the question of morality that is … Continue reading
Calm Before the Storm
They say that the time just before a storm is the most calm. Everything seems normal and then before you know it clouds gather and the air around you stands still. The winds in the atmosphere gather at the storm … Continue reading
Act Now.
Our letters have been written and sent out, and with high hopes we await responses. Some have received denials in return and others have been successful, but it is the silence that is deadliest. It is the silence that keeps … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Awareness campaigns, Change, Charity, Children, Education, Fundraising, helping, Uncategorized, University of South Florida, USF Honors College
Tagged Afghanistan, Archana Reddy, charity, education, fundraising, make a difference, school supplies, School Supplies for Afghan Children, USF, USF Honors College, USF Honors Council
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Planting Seeds
I have spent the last several weeks trying to set up places where I could leave boxes that people could put donations in at different locations. Of course it is crucial to get permission, and then you have to go … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Charity, School Supplies for Afghan Children
Tagged Sacred Grounds, Shannon Buchanan, USF
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Ignorance Isn’t Bliss
As we continue on this journey I can myself already overcoming challenges I didn’t think I would have. With each new week that I collect more school supplies, I know I can make a bigger impact. This week we are … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Awareness campaigns, Charity, Children, Education, Fundraising, helping, Inspiration, School Supplies for Afghan Children, University of South Florida, USF Housing and Residential Education
Tagged Afghanistan, Archana Reddy, change the world, charity, education, school supplies, School Supplies for Afghan Children, USF, USF Honors Council
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Speaking with an Audience in Mind
This week really kicks off our school supply drive. We are sending out our donor letters and finalizing our plans for a collection event we must lead. Everything is starting to come together nicely, and I’m excited to start seeing … Continue reading