Avery Sytsma, an Assistant Den Leader, as well as a member of Venturing Crew 1776, is working on her Summit Award project. The Summit Award is the Venturing Program’s equivalent to Eagle Scout. In order to earn the Summit Award, a Venturer must plan, organize, and conduct a service project that benefits others but not themselves or their scout unit. Avery chose to do a project that benefits local veterans.
The Project has two components; an in-service day at the VA Medical Center, and a donation drive to collect items that are either in short supply or run out of frequently. The in-service day is complete and went really well. The donation drive will be continuing the rest of January and your assistance would be appreciated.
She is collecting the following items:
- Reading Glasses (all strengths)
- Socks (men & women)
- Chapstick
- Razors (men & women)
- T-Shirts (Men’s M-XXL)
- Puzzle books (new/unused)
Which can be dropped off at the Saints United Gym
- Monday January 15th & 22nd at 7:00-8:00 PM
- Thursday January 18th 7:00-8:30 PM
- Monday January 22nd at 7:00-8:00 PM
- Thursday January 25th at 7:00-8:00 PM
For those that are unable to provide in-kind donations but still wish to contribute, there is a gofundme set up from which every dollar will be spent on the bulk items to be donated to the VAMC. That link is https://www.gofundme.com/6ptkz-serving-those-who-sacrificed-for-us
Here is a copy of the flier as well, please feel free to share the flier for in-kind donations or the link for those who cannot contribute actual items. Note the flier does not have the additional collection dates.
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