Philanthropy & Activism Opportunities
There are many ways to engage in one's community. Philanthropy and activism are some of them. Philanthropy allows one to donate money or donate time to raise money or in-kind donations to help meet community needs.
One of the best ways to become more engaged in the community is to be an advocate for change and to work for infrastructure or policy changes that can create more long-term impacts and solutions to issues of public concern. Activism and advocacy help to address the root causes of community issues.
Please consider the opportunities listed below!
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Philanthropic Opportunities:
Give Us 5 - 5k Walk/Run for Survivorship
When: May 5, 2013 at 9:00am
Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Park (4905 NW Walnut Blvd; Corvallis, OR 97330)
Description: Currently there is not a survivorship program for ALL cancer survivors in our community and surrounding community. In celebration of our 5 years survivorship, we wanted to have a fun event to raise money for a survivorship program. All proceeds benefit the Good Samaritan Health Foundation Local Cancer Survivorship Fund.
Requirements: Register at: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=8144
Contact Info: Linda Blair: lindadblair@comcast.net
Website: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=8144
Relay for Life Teams
When: Now until May 17th
Where: Realy for Life will take place in the MU Quad on May 17th
Description: At Relay For Life events, communities across the globe come together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken too much. The funds you raise truly make a difference in the fight against cancer – just ask one of the nearly 14 million cancer survivors who will celebrate another birthday this year!
The OSU Relay for Life organization would love volunteers to join and create a Relay for Life team. Each team will create fundraisers of their choice to donate to Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. May 17th-18th is the Relay event during which we will camp out in the MU Quad for a night of relaying against cancer, entertainment, food, games, prizes, and more. It's an amazing opportunity and we hope you create a team with your friends, peers or classmates!
Requirements: none
Contact Info: Julie Knapp: knappju@onid.orst.edu
Website: www.osurelay.com | http://www.facebook.com/OregonStateRelayForLife2013
Center Against Rape & Domestic Violence (CARDV)
When: Anytime
Where: In-kind donations can be dropped off at our Administrative Office, 4786 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis, OR 97333. Checks should be sent to CARDV, PO Box 914, Corvallis, OR 97339.
Description: The mission of the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence is two-fold:
- To provide services and support to those affected by sexual and domestic violence, and
- To provide education and leadership within the community to change the societal conditions that cultivate these forms of violence.
CARDV is currently in need of both monetary donations and in-kind donations. For more information on how you donate funds, please see their donation page. All in kind donations should be NEW and UNOPENED unless otherwise noted on their wish list. Most needed items fall into the following categories:
- Personal care items
- Household items
- Children's items
- Office supplies
Contact Info: For questions about donations to CARDV please contact Crystal Kelley at: 541-758-0219 x301 or email.
If you have questions about in-kind donations, call our office at 541-738-8319, ext. 307 or email Lucy Daumen
Website: http://cardvservices.org/
http://cardvservices.org/donate.php
http://cardvservices.org/wishlist.php
Furniture Share of Benton County
When: Use their pickup scheduling page to arrange a pickup date and time.
Where: The Furniture Share will pick up your donations. Use their pickup scheduling page to arrange a pickup.
Description: Furniture Share, serving Linn, Benton, and surrounding counties, is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization in operation since 1998 that diverts furniture from the landfill and redistributes quality used furniture, at no cost to individuals and families in need to improve family interactions, increase comfort and safety in homes, the ability to sleep comfortably, eat meals together, and study comfortably to increase wellness, independence, physical and mental health.
The Furniture Share is currently in need of the following donations:
- Monetary Donations for a number of programs including Beds for Kids, Sponsor a Family, and Feeding our Furniture
- Donation of Goods and Furniture; for a complete listign of items that the furniture share can accept, see their donation guidelines
Contact Info: T: 541-754-9511 | F: 541-738-0478
Website: http://bfs.peak.org/index.php
http://bfs.peak.org/donategoods_fs.php
http://bfs.peak.org/donatefunds_fs.php
When: Anytime
Where: Donations go to Vina Moses, 968 NW Garfield Ave., Corvallis, OR. Drop offs can be made between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday.
Description: It was Vina Moses' vision that the center would provide household items to the neediest residents of Benton County free of charge. Our policy continues this tradition and ensures that your donations go directly to those in need in your community. Your donations of clean household goods are always needed at the Vina Moses Center. Please bring your donations at the rear of the store . That way we can assist you with carrying your donations, giving you a receipt for your records and answering any questions you may have about the center. All donations are tax deductible.
Highly Sought Items:
- Childrens clothing
- Sleeping bags, blankets
- Linens
- Men's work clothing
Contact Info: Call Vina Moses for more information 541-753-1420.
Website: http://www.vinamoses.org/donate
Up ‘til Dawn, St. Jude Research Hospital
When: ASAP
Where: Corvallis
Description: Up ‘till Dawn is a fundraising campaign for St. Jude, which is a non-profit research hospital that serves sick children. This is a great opportunity for the Greek community, or any other large group of students, who can host a letter writing campaign for a couple hours to raise money for St Jude. The event involves sending 35 letters to friends and family with the goal of spreading awareness and helping raise money for the kids of St. Jude. The letters, envelopes and postage are provided.
Contact Info: Alyssa G. King, Event Marketing Representative, ph: (206) 526-8900, email: alyssa.king@stjude.org
Activism Opportunities:
ASOSU Campus Safety Focus Group
When: First meeting to take place week 7 of winter term (see Doodle poll below)
Where: TBD
Description: Safety is a topic on the mind of many right now here at Oregon State University. ASOSU is looking to find students interested in participating in a Campus Safety Focus Group.
This group would be lead by students and would address topics surrounding safety on campus including: lighting at night, availability of services, alcohol and drug use, crime, blue lights, etc. The goal of this group would be to bring together students from all walks of life and brainstorm a list of concerns and solutions surrounding safety.
Requirements: Fill out the Doodle poll at http://www.doodle.com/6zqqu6xncax34sfv with your availability
Contact Info: Lexie Merrill, ASOSU Executive Director of Community Resources: asosu.resources@oregonstate.edu; 541-737-6343
The Bard Center for Environmental Policy: C2C Workshop
When: Apr 12 - 14, 2013
Where: Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon
Description: The Bard Center for Environmental Policy invites your students to attend the C2C Fellows workshop series. C2C stands for Campus to Congress, Corporation, City Hall, and Capitol Hill. Our weekend workshops cover communication, entrepreneurship, environmental and climate science, media, raising capital, and other critical topics. Current college students (undergrads and grad students), recent graduates, and other excited 20-somethings from across the country are welcome to apply.
Requirements: Apply online 10 days prior to the workshop at: https://crm.orionondemand.com/crm/forms/zB00420N703m0x6702S8K
Contact Info: Jess Scott, C2C Fellows Workshop Facilitator: (845) 752-4514
Website: http://www.bard.edu/cep/c2c/events.php | http://www.bard.edu/cep/c2c/
RESULTS, the power to end poverty, New Activist Orientations and Trainings
When: Various times, See the RESULTS calendar
Where: Conference calls, online webinars
Description: The RESULTS mission is to create the public and political will to end poverty by empowering individuals to exercise their personal and political power for change. They combine the voices of passionate grassroots activists with strategic grass-tops efforts to leverage millions of dollars for programs and improved policies that give low-income people the health, education, and opportunity they need to thrive. RESULTS focuses on three areas of advocacy: global health, global education, and microfinance and economic opportunity. RESULTS works on both domestic and global poverty issues. Consider participating in an activist skill building training. Check out what other college students and campuses are doing with RESULTS.
Contact Info: For more information, contact Lisa Marchal at lmarchal@results.org
Website: http://www.results.org/ and http://www.results.org/skills_center/for_new_activists/
When: Anytime
Where: Various locatoins
Description: The Ceasefire Oregon Education Foundation works to reduce gun violence by educating the public and providing opportunities to dispose of unwanted firearms. Volunteers can get involved in gun turn ins, distributing information to the public, and more.
Contact Info: Call Ceasefire Oreogn at 503.220.1669 or email them at info@ceasefireoregon.org
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