The first MLK Collegiate Cares Day was in 2010. The day was originally started by the Focus on Diversity parent organization with Bunny Hill as the sponsor. MLK Day seemed like a perfect day for a family community service opportunity. The FODC group called it "Collegiate Cares - A Day On, Not a Day Off." For four years, WCS students, teachers, and families joined forces with the United Way to help many local organizations and individuals. Over the years, volunteers have assembled layette kits for new moms and babies, care packages for the homeless and the military, information cards and ribbons for local organizations, and gifts to be delivered to Meals on Wheels recipients. Bunny Hill loves this day, "seeing the kids and parents working together, and knowing that Collegiate families are always generous and do, indeed care!"
This year, we are not having organized projects at school due to a change in the United Way program, but we are encouraging families to use their "day on" in a way that will make someone else's life better. Each act of service matters to our community. If families will send us photos and descriptions of their activities, we will feature them on our Facebook page and in the Connections.
Do you have favorite memories from Collegiate Cares? If so, please post your memories and photos on this blog for all to enjoy!
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