Tag Archives: charity

Keep Moving Forward

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Shelby R.

Last Friday I was sleeping in a bit (Isn’t that what Friday’s are for?) when I received a text message from my mother. It was a simple “R u awake?” (My mother loves to be hip and speak “text” language. … Continue reading →

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Calm Before the Storm

Posted on March 2, 2012 by acuesta96

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 →

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Looking Forward

Posted on March 2, 2012 by avagay1

The donor letters, I emailed to family and friends little over a week ago, I have already received feedback from three people, who are willing to either donate funds or school supplies to me. So, I am quite delighted about … Continue reading →

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Act Now.

Posted on February 28, 2012 by anar242

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 | Leave a comment

From “A bit” to “Completely”

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Shelby R.

I’ve always known I was a bit lucky. In elementary school, we all start to learn the history of our country. We learn about the tenants that America was founded upon; Freedom of Religion being a major one. You also … Continue reading →

Posted in Awareness campaigns, Charity, Children, School Supplies for Afghan Children, University of South Florida, War in Afghanistan | Tagged American Rights, charity, Luck, School Supplies for Afghan Children, Shelby Register | Leave a comment

Ignorance Isn’t Bliss

Posted on February 21, 2012 by anar242

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 →

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Through the Eyes of a Child

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Allison Chalifoux

Our mission officially started this week. 10 boxes each full of school supplies. A challenge, but definitely an attainable one. Fundraising and asking for help is never an easy task. So I decided to take a different approach. I put … Continue reading →

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How far a pencil can take you

Posted on February 7, 2012 by anar242

This week’s class began as an introduction to the fundraising world. As we begin writing our letters to friends, family, and just about anyone we can get to help, I can’t help but wonder: where do I begin? Or an … Continue reading →

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Putting the “Fun” in Fundraising

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Erin Potter

Spreading awareness about a cause or a movement is important to build interest and support. So far this Spring semester I have been educated about the cause “School Supplies for Afghan Children”; I’ve learned how to spread the message; and … Continue reading →

Posted in Awareness campaigns, Charity, Children, Education, School Supplies for Afghan Children, University of South Florida, USF Bulls Market, USF Honors College | Tagged charity, Erin Potter, fundraising, jillian alpert, positivity, usf bull market, USF Honors College | 1 Comment

An Eye on the Past and One Set Ahead

Posted on February 3, 2012 by acuesta96

Looking back at this week’s news you see the Florida GOP primary election as well as the petty problems of party debates; but nothing whatsoever about our troops overseas. I still have a hard time understanding the lack of support … Continue reading →