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Togetherhood

In coordination with the City of Scottsdale over the last month or so to help seven community members who were in danger of losing their homes due to code violations, Be The Change club had over 40 volunteers come to serve our community. All of the home owners had limiting or debilitating circumstances that did not allow them to care for their home. At one house, one member of the household had congestive heart failure and the other had terminal cancer. Be The Change helped work on seven houses across our city simultaneously. It was truly remarkable to watch so many in our community want to show how we can make a difference.

Healthy Kids Day

On April 27, 2019, the Y celebrated Healthy Kids Day, a national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids. There were games, giveaways and discounts on summer programs like CAMP, SWIM, SPORTS and a one-day-only special membership offer. The whole event was free and open to the public so many people came. Be The Change had around 40 volunteers again come out to help and run stations to provide for the families that stopped by this event.

Halloween Trunk or Treat

Students decorated and filled their cars with candy at the YMCA and get kids in the Halloween spirit. We had over 40 volunteers from our own club and in partnership with NHS. It was amazing to see all the excited kids come out!

Summer Water Bottle Drive-

Over the summer of 2018, co-founders of Be The Change advertised and collected over 200 bottles to donate to a transitional homeless shelter.

Winter Items drive-

Students ran drives throughout first semester at local schools, gyms, and community centers! Together we collected over 250 of each item: backpacks, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, soap, blanket, beanie, jacket, toothbrush, and toothpaste. In addition, over $2000 were raised through restaurant fundraisers and concession stands at sporting events.

Letters of Encouragement Collection -

Over 300 letters went to local nursing home residents so they could be encouraged during the unprecedented times of COVID-19.

Navajo COVID Cares Project-

Eight new ambassador positions were created for our most dedicated members to this drive. Countless items were collected, helping over 200 families on the reservation. An Amazon wishlist link was created and ambassadors ran drives to collect donations.

Be Thankful, Be The Change-

Over 400 Thanksgiving meal items collected for a local food bank, Valley View Community Center. Items were spilt up between members to collect through community centers, churches, and other organizations. Donations such as jarred mashed potatoes, canned gravy, canned cranberry sauce, apple/ pumpkin pie filling, canned soups, and chicken broth were given to families unable to afford a Thanksgiving meal.

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