November 15, 2024 -
March 20, 2025
North Carolina Governor's Page Service Project (25 hours)
Local Service, Global Impact
SKILLS DEVELOPED
Collaboration, Communication, Problem solving, Civic literacy and citizenship, Leadership
SUMMARY
Reflection
The Winter Joy Drive didn't go as planned. I found myself with an injury during the drive and could not take out my self-designed flyers to advertise in the community like I wanted to. In result, I had to make some of my own purchases to make sure I could fulfill my project.
However, I was able to put together 13 bags in total and filled them with things such as soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, stuffed animals, etc. Today, March 20th, 2025, I was able to finally at long last, take them down to the Family Services department of Rockingham County. I did not truly realize the impact I was making until I stepped through those doors and saw how much gratitude the employees showed for this, what I thought, was a small act of kindness.
In the end, I feel such peace knowing I could make a difference in my community. Through this project, I found that I may be able to start volunteering for a particular outreach that is starting up for foster kids!
Project Impact
This project allowed me to deliver thirteen tote bags full of necessities such as soap, toothbrushes, and toothpaste, as well as toys such as stuffed animals to foster kids within my community. This project taught me patience, appreciation for what I have, and compassion.
PROJECTS TASKS
Page Week
10.00 hours participating in an awareness event | Compassion
Connected with other pages from throughout North Carolina. Learned from government officials about the state government.
Project Planning
6.00 hours leading a collection drive | Compassion
The Winter Joy Drive is a community service project organized by Rachel Broadway. The Winter Joy Drive is a project to collect items including backpacks and tote bags to fill to donate to foster care children throughout the community and across the state of North Carolina.
The Winter Joy Drive will run December 6, 2024 through January 6, 2025.
Publicity
1.50 hours leading a collection drive | Compassion
Advertising and Publicized on social media and with flyers within the community
Do the Project
10.00 hours leading a collection drive | Compassion
The Winter Joy Drive had collection locations at Southern Julep Boutique (619 Monroe St., Eden), Silver Paw Pet Resort (7741 NC-14, Eden), and Melanie Paschal's Dance Creations (617 Monroe St., Eden).
Project Outcomes & Reflection
1.75 hours leading a collection drive | Compassion
The Winter Joy Drive didn't go as planned. I found myself with an injury during the drive and could not take out my self-designed flyers to advertise in the community like I wanted to. In result, I had to make some of my own purchases to make sure I could fulfill my project.
However, I was able to put together 13 bags in total and filled them with things such as soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, stuffed animals, etc. Today, March 20th, 2025, I was able to finally at long last, take them down to the Family Services department of Rockingham County. I did not truly realize the impact I was making until I stepped through those doors and saw how much gratitude the employees showed for this, what I thought, was a small act of kindness.
In the end, I feel such peace knowing I could make a difference in my community. Through this project, I found that I may be able to start volunteering for a particular outreach that is starting up for foster kids!
Aid/Relief
Hunger & Homelessness
Health
