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For Changemaker Families: Your 'One-Stop-Shop' for Each Project!
For Changemaker Families: Your 'One-Stop-Shop' for Each Project!
Welcome to the Changemakers Project Hub! This is your family’s one-stop shop for everything related to each service project.
Here you’ll find project details and instructions, registration links with shift sign-ups, and helpful tips to prepare your scholar. After each project, you can also upload photos and memories and complete a short reflection activity.
We encourage all Changemaker families to use this hub as your go-to resource. It’s designed to make participating simple, fun, and meaningful—so your scholar can focus on serving, learning, and leading with kindness.
Horns for Hope Holiday Food Drive
Horns for Hope Holiday Food Drive
Winter Hugs for Grandfriends
Winter Hugs for Grandfriends
Changemakers Project #4: Holiday Giving in Action
Changemakers Project #4: Holiday Giving in Action
Project Details
Project Date: Thursday, November 20 | 4:00 – 5:30/5:45-ish PM (the week before Tgiving breakl) - 2 Service Hours
Project 4 is here — and it’s all about leading with kindness and giving back as we head into the holiday season! Though this is our December project, activities will take place before Thanksgiving break so our contributions can reach families and seniors in time for the holidays.
Project registration will open Fri, Nov 14 - Tues, Nov 18.
Be sure to talk with your Changemakers about the "heart behind the project!"
Project Day Activities — Thurs, Nov. 20
A light snack - i.e. typically Lunchable, Fruit Snacks, water - will be provided to all scholar attendees. If your scholar cannot have any of these items, please advise ASAP!
PreK – 2nd Grade: Decorate holiday letters from our AVID classes for families in need and for our GrandFriends. Parents are required to attend with their scholars. Parents will need to pick up their PreK-2nd grade scholar as they do each day and bring them to the project location to check in with them. NO. EXCEPTIONS.
Safety Reminder: PreK–2nd grade scholars must be accompanied by a VOLY APPROVED parent or designated adult guardian (18+) during the project. Older siblings or after-school programs (such as Right at School) do not fulfill this supervision requirement. If another Changemaker parent will serve as the supervising adult, this must be noted on your registration form in advance. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to coordinate and confirm these arrangements directly with the other family. Changemakers leadership will not facilitate or monitor supervision exchanges.
3rd – 5th Grade: Sort, inventory, and pack food and winter accessory donations. While parents are not required to attend, they are encouraged to still come out and take part. We will work with the front office to have all REGISTERED Changemakers released to the project location at the end of the school day.
Scholar Pick Up. Please be on campus to pick up your scholar by 5:30pm. Please park and COME INSIDE to pick up your scholar. We may run until around 5:45pm, depending on how quickly we get things packed.
Reflection Activity. Please plan to complete the Reflection Activity by Sat, 11/22.
Post Project Day - Donations Delivery
Cedar Hill Shares confirmed today that they will pick up all of our donations tomorrow. A huge thank-you to everyone who volunteered to help with delivery — we truly appreciate your willingness to step in — but it looks like they’ve got it covered this time.
Project 3.1: Special Edition Community Clean Up
Project 3.1: Special Edition Community Clean Up
Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025; Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
As a special exception, we’ve added an extra clean-up shift for Project 3.1, for families who couldn’t sign up on Saturday. Join us Sunday the 9th • 10:00–10:45 AM at Collegiate Prep Elementary for 45 mins of community power: fresh air, teamwork, and clean up make a huge difference for our school. This session is limited to 20 scholars.
We’ll host ONE additional cleanup shift, earning 1 service hour:
Sunday, November 9, 2025; Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM FLC Captain: Tracy Barber
Important Details
Registration opens Thurs 11/6 at 12pm central time through Fri 11/7 (or until all spots are filled)
Registration is required for all participants.
All scholars must be accompanied by a VOLY-approved parent or guardian.
Watch the "You Can Be a Community Hero" video in Project 3 below!
You may only register for this shift if you did NOT register for this Saturday, 11/8.
Please eat breakfast, bring a water bottle, and wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and shoes suitable for walking on grass and pavement.
Trash grabbers, garbage bags, and hand sanitizer will be provided.
PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP IF YOU ARE NOT 100% SURE THAT YOU CAN ATTEND.
Let’s roll up our sleeves and show our Changemaker spirit as we help keep Cedar Hill beautiful! 💚
New Location: Field Between VA Weaver & Permenter
New Location: Field Between VA Weaver & Permenter
Project 3: Cedar Hill's Fall Beautification Day!
Project 3: Cedar Hill's Fall Beautification Day!
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025; Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join the Changemakers for Cedar Hill’s Fall Beautification Day, a citywide event celebrating community pride and environmental stewardship! Our scholars will participate through our own set of cleanup locations and shifts across the city — making a visible impact in the parks and spaces our families know and love.
We’ll host three staggered cleanup shifts, each earning 1 service hour:
9:00–9:45 AM: Longhorn Park: Bring new or gently used books to help us restock our Little Free Library! FLC Captain: Rhonda Black
10:00–10:45 AM: New Location - check out the map! The Field Between Virginia Weaver Park & Permenter Middle School. Park in the parking spots lining up against the field. FLC Captain: Helsa Thompson
11:00–11:45 AM: Calf Pasture Park: Help launch a small Kindness Rock Garden using leftover rocks from last year — or bring your own decorated rocks from home to add a personal touch! FLC Captain: Christy Willis
Important Details
Update: Registration opens Wed, 10/29 at 11:30am central time through Tues, 11/4 (or until all spots are filled)
Registration is required for all participants.
All scholars must be accompanied by a VOLY-approved parent or guardian.
Update: You may register for one shift only (1 service hour).
Please eat breakfast, bring a water bottle, and wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and shoes suitable for walking on grass and pavement.
Trash grabbers, garbage bags, and hand sanitizer will be provided.
To ensure proper coverage, each site is limited to 22 spots. If one fills up, we may close registration to balance participation across all locations.
PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP IF YOU ARE NOT 100% SURE THAT YOU CAN ATTEND.
Let’s roll up our sleeves and show our Changemaker spirit as we help keep Cedar Hill beautiful! 💚
🎥 Fall Blessings & Grandfriends: The Power of Connection
🎥 Fall Blessings & Grandfriends: The Power of Connection
Project 2: Fall Blessings and Grandfriends - NUSRING HOME VISIT
Project 2: Fall Blessings and Grandfriends - NUSRING HOME VISIT
Project Overview - IN PERSON NURSING HOME VISIT (2 service hours)
Event: Fall Blessing Visit – Crestview Court Nursing Home, 224 W Pleasant Run Rd, Cedar Hill, TX 75104; (972) 291-5977
Date: Thursday, October 23
Arrival/Check In Time: 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Visit Duration: 4:45–5:30 PM
Location: Crestview Court Nursing Home, 224 W Pleasant Run Rd, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
This visit will give our Changemakers the chance to personally deliver Fall Blessing Packages created as part of their take-home project. Residents will be gathered in common spaces and outdoor areas, and some deliveries may occur in individual rooms depending on guidance from the Activities Director.
Day of Logistics
Day of Logistics
Each Changemaker must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Please plan to arrive by 4:30pm.
Please park in the front of the building and come to the front entrance.
Families will check in at the front desk upon arrival to receive visitor badges and instructions.
Changemakers Leadership Council members will pass out Fall Blessing Packages to each family to pass out (our goal is to make sure each Changemaker has their own packet in addition to 5-6 additional packages to hand out).
We’ll begin deliveries at approximately 4:45 PM and wrap up by 5:30 PM, before residents’ dinner time.
We encourage families to capture photos of our Changemakers in action! However, please follow the guidance of the Activities Director regarding who may or may not be photographed. Be mindful to take only respectful photos that uphold everyone’s dignity and do not place anyone in a compromising position. .
Please make sure you are connected to our GroupMe for live, interactive updates!
Health, Safety, and Conduct
Please do not attend if anyone in your household is sick or showing symptoms of illness.
Masks are not required, but families are encouraged to be mindful and considerate of residents’ health.
Photos are welcome, but families should always be respectful and avoid capturing residents in undignified or private moments. Staff will indicate which residents may be photographed.
Take Home Instructions for Families!
Take Home Instructions for Families!
Changemakers Project 2 Take Home Instructions.pdfChangemakers Project 2 - Letter + Coloring Pages.pdfProject 2: Fall Blessings and Grandfriends - TAKE HOME KIT
Project 2: Fall Blessings and Grandfriends - TAKE HOME KIT
Take-Home Activity - Creating Fall Blessing Packages (2 service hours):
Changemakers will create a Fall Blessing package for a senior citizen at a local nursing home. Each package includes a handwritten letter, a fall-themed coloring page, and a craft.
For details of this project- including the "heart behind the project" messaging, please see the "Take Home Instructions for Families" PDF! The letter templates and coloring pages are also here on the Project Hub.
Please note that kits include 2 different letter templates and 2 different coloring pages. Changemakers only have to pick one of each.
If needed, click here to access the full craft article.
If needed, click here for letter template.
Completed packets should be returned to the front office by Wed 10/22.
In-Person Visit (2 service hours, tentative):
We’re working to confirm a nursing home visit where Changemakers and their families can personally deliver their blessing packages and spend time with residents. Tentative date: Thursday, October 23, 4–6pm.
Timeline
Take-Home Project Registration: Sat 10/4 – Wed 10/8 - Registration Closed
Packets Delivered: by Fri 10/10 - 90 kits delivered by 12:30pm on Fri 10/10
Completed Packets: due by Wed 10/22 to the Prep's front office
Project 1: Community Cleanup - Sat, Sep 27
Project 1: Community Cleanup - Sat, Sep 27
Join us for at least one cleanup shift as we care for Longhorn Park, Calf Pasture Park, and Collegiate Prep. Be sure to watch The Heart Behind the Project video video beforehand and complete the reflection activity after your shift!
Preparation Tips
Preparation Tips
Before the Project
ASAP - Parent/Guardians - please make sure you are an approved district volunteer
The week of the project, watch the 3-min The Heart Behind the Project video with your scholar and talk about why we serve
The morning of, make sure your scholar eats breakfast and plan to arrive 5-10 min before your shift to check in/pick up supplies
Consider joining our GroupMe if you have not already. Here is where all "day of project" communications will happen - including any changes or updates.
During the Project
Drink water (bring a water bottle)
Snap photos of you and your scholar in action
After the Project
Complete the brief reflection activity with your scholar
Upload your photos from the day
UPDATE AS OF 9/26: - GIVE BACK YOUR GRABBER! Unfortunately, we do not have enough grabbers to allow each person to hold onto their own for the year, so please RETURN YOUR GRABBER at the end of your cleanup shift.
Cleanup Locations
Cleanup Locations
9am - 9:45am: Longhorn Park: 425 E Parkerville Rd, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
10am - 10:45am: Calf Pasture Park: 916-964 Moore St, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
11am - 11:45am: Collegiate Prep Elementary: 975 Pickard Dr, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
'25-'26 Official T-Shirt Design Contest
'25-'26 Official T-Shirt Design Contest
This pop-up project invites our Changemakers to design this year’s official t-shirt. Each design must include our tagline, “Leading with Kindness, Growing through Service,” and can be submitted digitally using the form below.
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