A great way to give back to the community is through the many service projects we do throughout the year. We have been blessed with so much and it is our duty to pass on those blessings to all those around us!
Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child is an event held in the fall semester in which members put together shoe boxes filled with gifts to send to third world countries so children have presents to open during the holiday season. The boxes include small toys, school supplies, hygiene items, and much more! This year we put together more boxes than we ever have! A total of 35 boxes were assembled including $7.00 per box for shipping and were dropped off at the grace Lutheran Church in State College which is a drop off location for the Samaritan's Purse organization. For more info regarding this service project, visit the Samaritan's Purse website.
Donations for Homeless Veterans
This year Block and Bridle worked in conjuntion with the Red Cross to benefit military veterans in our area. The club set up areas where members, faculty, and students of the college could donate simple items such as fleece throw blankets, flashlights, and other toiletries and hygiene products to help veterans in the south-central region of Pennsylvania. Overall the donation program was successful! We are anxious to continue to do this every year and receive more donations to help those who have served our nation.
Beef Up the Blood Supply-Blood Drive
Each year our Beef Up the Blood Supply Blood Drive held in the HUB is the most successful blood drive on campus, and 2017 was no different. After donating blood, donors receive an iron-rich hamburger and information about the importance of including beef and other meat/dairy products in their diet. The support of PA Beef Council, Pa Farm Bureau, Centre County Farm Bureau and other sponsors also makes it possible to provide every donor with a free t-shirt. On April 18th this year, we collected 125 units of blood!
CROP Hunger Walk
Members assisted with the CROP Hunger Walk which is organized by religious groups, businesses, schools and others to raise funds to end hunger in the community and around the world. Members helped with registration for the walk, handing out water to participants and other additional tasks during the walk.
