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“SOAP FOR HOPE” HYGIENE DRIVE

Kelly Dunlay's SRVL Midterm Class project involves initiating a hygiene drive, promoting donations, and supporting Caritas House. Service learning enriches the experience, fosters civic responsibility, and surveys show its positive impact. The project aims to provide hope through improved hygiene and encourage donation of essential items to Caritas House, serving those with HIV/AIDS. Through this initiative, Kelly has learned valuable skills, gained confidence, and feels motivated to continue helping others. Join in supporting this meaningful cause!

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“SOAP FOR HOPE” HYGIENE DRIVE

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  1. “SOAP FOR HOPE”HYGIENE DRIVE Kelly Dunlay SRVL Midterm Class

  2. My Project • Research and become familiar with service learning • To start and design my own hygiene drive in a near location • Advertise and promote students to donate • Come up with any rewards for donations • Donations will all go to Caritas House

  3. What Is..Service Learning? • A teaching and learning strategy • Meaningful community service with instruction and reflection • Enriches the learning experience, teaches civic responsibility, and strengthens • Survey in 1999-2000 throughout 349 campuses - 712,000 students had participated in some form of service - 6,272 service-learning courses were taught

  4. Why “Soap For Hope”? • Catchy phrase • Gets people’s attention • Better hygiene, such as soap, gives people more hope • Hope to get a job, make friends, be successful, etc.

  5. Some Items Asked For Donation Toothpaste/brush Shampoo Soap Razors Dental Floss Conditioner Deodorant

  6. The Caritas House… • Coalition for people with HIV/AIDS • Offers nurturing and compassionate homelike environment • Provides • Counseling • Advocacy • Medical and referral services

  7. Items Received 16 Bottles of Shampoo/Conditioner 19 Boxes of Dental Floss 22 Men’s/Women’s Deodorant 236 Razors3 Bottles of Body Wash 456 Bars of Soap 7 Shaving Cream 43 Tubes of Toothpaste 8 Hand Sanitizers 2 Nail Files 15 Toothbrushes

  8. Graph Comparison Of Items Received

  9. What I am Proud Of • Did not believe I could get so many products • “I always used to be nervous to do start something new and by myself but this just proved that I can!” • Students really helped out and donated more • “…it makes me realize that since I did this by myself that I do not always need other’s help.” • Not only did I do I think I did well in a class but I was able to help others • “Hygiene may not seem important to some people but to many it is the very basic to having great health”

  10. Great Experience… • “I feel that this project will give me more motivation to start and do well in other projects.” • “I also learned how easy it is to help others.” • “Some basic skills I have learned are confidence, hard work, learning the importance of helping others, determination, and cooperation.” • “This project has made me want to continue to be a part of service learning and helping others.”

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