25th Annual Lend A Hand Day

Here is a wonderful reflection from PC Ashley Smith on her experience
with the Lend A Hand Day drive & distribution!

I had been a part of LAHD since my joining SVS 2 years ago, but this year I was actually a part of the committee that makes it happen. Every year is an attempt to make LAHD bigger than the last and have more community involvement and awareness. For that, we've instituted the Rock the Cause event to kick off the donation drive. Only 2 years old, it looks to be gaining attention. Due to setbacks in collecting items in a time frame we normally had, we looked to other means of collecting additional items: Resident Hall lost and found and Greek life support. Both proved successful as we actually collected more items than last year (despite the shortened collection time).
Though a significantly less amount of people came through [this year], those who did (many repeat returners) were just as appreciative as ever, and that's what makes it all worth it: knowing that there are people that can benefit from this event and seeing people get such a good deal on clothes. You can't beat free! Hopefully we can get the word out more effectively next year and have even more people share in LAHD. 

- Ashley Smith, PC at Boys and Girls Club Muncie

ICC Conference 2013

Ball State's SVS sent a group of Program Coordinators to the
Indiana Campus Compact Conference on April, 5 2013.
Here are some reflections from their experiences.

I had way too much fun at ICC for waking up at 7am on a Friday. It was a great bonding experience between me and the girls that went. I got to know them more on a personal level from the group sharing. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect when I got to the conference; however the breakout sessions really put my life into perspective. This conference coerced me into thinking about my future and what I can accomplish with life.

- Jes Wade, PC at Boys and Girls Club Muncie

Indiana Campus Compact [held] a fantastic conference. The speakers renewed my desire to be civically engaged. At first, listening to the speakers describe all of their goals and accomplishments made me feel guilty because I felt like I hadn't been doing enough for my community. However, as the conference went on, I became inspired to put more effort into making my community a better place. I even wrote out a step by step process to implement a new volunteer program I have wanted to establish since last semester. Yesterday, I took the first step of that plan and can't wait to see how the whole idea turns out. I encourage everybody to attend the conference because I believe everybody could benefit from attending Indiana Campus Compact [Conference]. I know I certainly did.   

- Jessica Burger, PC at  Ross Community Center, Inc.

8th Annual Spring Fling

It's time that time of year again, where we celebrate Spring with those in full bloom.

Do you like throwing themed parties? Interested in spending time with people from a different generation?
Volunteer for Spring Fling!

Join SVS on April 20th, 2013 from 12:30PM until 5:00PM as we celebrate the new season. Volunteers will serve at local nursing homes to put on spring parties for the residents. Volunteers will help set up, run, and tear down the party. They will also participate in various activities with the residents.

Transportation will be provided!

We will be hosting at four separate nursing homes with four separate themes:
> Patriotic @ Liberty Village
> Luau @ Lynd House
> Western @ Parkview Nursing Home
> Under the Sea @ Willowbend Living Center

Pick one and sign up today! www.bsu.edu/svs

Homelessness Panel - WCRD 91.3 - 5:30 PM tonight

Tune into WCRD 91.3 tonight at 5:30 to listen to a panel discussion on homelessness in Delaware County. One of our own, Vic Scotland, will be talking about his volunteer experience working with this population among a panel of other community members. 

Check out the special report here: http://wcrd.net/2013/04/wcrd-news-special-report-homelessness/

Lend A Hand Day Update

1,884 items have been collected so far for the Lend A Hand Day drive including clothes, toiletries, and cleaning supplies!

SVS challenges you to help us get to 2,000 donations by Monday, April 1. Can you dig it?!

Interested in volunteering for the distribution? Call us at 765 285 3535

Lend A Hand Day drive

The Lend A Hand Day Drive has been officially kicked off!!!

Last night, the Rock the Cause concert was a great time for all and we collected some fabulous items. Thank you to everyone who made the event so special!
It's a pretty beautiful thing to see so many different, integral parts of the local community unite for a cause.

IPR./WCRD/WBST's  The Scene will feature the concert in the near future on their live music program featuring the best of Midwest talent recorded live in Central Indiana venues.

Keep the donations coming! The collection barrels will be set up around campus throughout the semester until the distribution at the YWCA on April 6th. Items can also be donated to the SVS office (SC 136) directly.
For any questions, contact Michelle Kailey at mrkailey@bsu.edu or 765-285-1094.

RESIDENCE HALLS: This is a competition!!! The hall who collects the most will receive special recognition from SVS!

UPDATE: RESIDENCE HALL WINNERS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED!

Congratulations Mysch/Hurst!

PCs Ashley Smith (second from left) and Jes Wade (far right) presented the award to President and Vice President of Mysch/Hurst for their contribution to the LAHD collection.

Cool things coming up for the Muncie community!!!

Lend a Hand Day kickoff concert

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2013 

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Ball State Student Center Ballroom

Cost of entry: one personal care item donation

ALL are welcome!!!

Lineup: Kaitlin Klotz, Nor Heart, Coyotes, Scarlett Hill
Things to enjoy: FREE portraits and makeshift photobooth

Help us enjoy good music & fun activities, get up to date information on SVS, Women's Rugby, Dance Marathon, and the Glue & Scissors Society, and gather donations for the Lend A Hand drive. Donations will be distributed on April 6th, 2013. 

Those in need whom live in the Muncie community are welcome to come out to the distribution on 4/6/13 at the downtown YWCA. SVS will set up a free-of-charge "one-stop shop" for personal care items, clothing, cleaning supplies, and much more!
  If you would like to volunteer for this shop, log on to the database at www.bsu.edu/svs after Spring Break.
 

Dr. Seuss Literacy & Arts Fair

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2013
9:30am - 12:30pm
Maring-Hunt Library
All kiddos welcome!!!
 Kids can enjoy fun activities throughout the morning that promote creativity and education.
If you would like to volunteer for this event, please visit our database at www.bsu.edu/svs.