Holiday Service Projects
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Happy Holidays Circle K’ers!!
Nov/Dec 2010
Hello Circle K’ers! Spread some holiday cheer this season! To help you out with that, here are 15 service projects for you! I hope you all have a great holiday and a Happy New Year!! Georgia Governor, Ashleey Davis
1. Angel Tree —The Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program
8. Deliver Toys —Deliver toys on or before Christmas
provides new clothing and/or toys for children. Remove an angel from the tree and purchase appropriate gifts for the child described on the tag.
to needy families with most likely children.
2. Operation Christmas Child —Donate a shoebox
9. Gift Wrapping —Volunteer your services and wrap presents! Your club could do this as a fundraiser!
filled with gifts to Operation Christmas Child and show a boy or girl the true meaning of Christmas. It is a unique idea that has literally helped millions of children.
10. Sponsor a Family —Contact a local organization
3. Treats for Troops — Our troops are so far from
11. Clothing Drive – Start or join into an ongoing coat
home and love to receive the support and love from home. Show your support by sending care packages through this organization!
4. Toys For Tots —Donating to Toys for Tots is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to change someone's Christmas for the better. They take brand new donated toys and distribute them to children who are less fortunate.
5. Soup Kitchens —You can help out immensely during the holiday season by donating your time to a local soup kitchen in your area. Helping feed the homeless and less fortunate can be a rewarding experience!!
6. Caroling for Cans —Show off your beautiful voice and sing holiday songs to collect canned goods for the needy families.
7. Tree Decorating —Trim and donate a Christmas Tree for a family in need. You could also get your club members to make special ornaments for the tree!!
or United Way that helps families during the holidays. You can choose to supply presents and/or food for the holidays. drive, or collect hats, mittens, scarves and blankets to give to a homeless shelter.
12. Create Placemats — Get children involved! Create individual placemats for the local homeless shelter, nursing home or food bank. Placemats can be designed from construction paper, cloth or craft foam.
13. Fleece Scarves —Make a collection of these to give out to kids, teens or adults in need. This is a no-sew project that only requires a good pair of scissors and lengths of fleece. After cutting the fleece to the desired length, cut fringe on either end and then tie the fringe in pairs to finish. Distribute the finished scarves yourself, or donate a box of scarves to a local charity.
14. Holiday Baskets — Put together holiday baskets for the homeless! They would be filled w/ unperishable items for their holiday dinners!
15. Holiday Concert —Host/participate in a holiday concert for the community, local school, or homeless shelter. Spread some holiday cheer by singing carols, playing instruments, or acting out a short holiday skit!