Make A Difference Day, October 22, 2016

from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Every October, millions of volunteers around the world unite for a common mission: to improve the lives of others. 

Join over 300 FGCU students, faculty, staff, alumni, and Wells Fargo employees serving in our community on this "National Day of Doing Good!"

sponsored by Wells Fargo

Participating service sites include: 

 

Bonita Springs YMCA is an inclusive, nonprofit organization of men, women, and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility.

Community Cooperative's mission is to eliminate hunger and homelessness in Lee County while simultaneously inspiring and supporting sustained positive change in its clients by delivering innovative food, education and social service programs.

Cypress Cove is a facility that provides quality healthcare in a caring, compassionate atmosphere with an emphasis on "family." 

FGCU Family Resource Center (on campus location) is an Educational Research Center for Child Development (ERCCD) affiliated with the College of Education. The Center offers quality early care and education to 55 children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years. 

FGCU Physical Plant (on campus location) is dedicated to maintaining all university buildings, grounds, and equipment fundamental to a healthy academic environment.  

Harry Chapin Food Bank strives "to overcome hunger in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee counties."

Quality Life Center strengthens family and community and instills personal pride, through programs and institutions that cultivate self-development, teach self-esteem, and promote cultural appreciation.

Salvation Army is an international movement as well as an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church, whose ministry is motivated by the love of God.

Special Equestrians offers therapeutic horseback riding classes and equine assisted activities to children and adults with disabilities. 

Valerie's House is a not-for-profit organization devoted to providing children and their families, who have experienced the death of a loved one, a safe place to share and experience loving support while moving through the grieving and healing process. 

Vester Marine and Environmental Science Research Field Station focuses on the study of the world's oceans and coastal waters and applies a systems approach to identifying and understanding the roles that the oceans play in the functioning of our planet.

 

 

**If you are attending Eagle Family Weekend and wish to participate in this event, please be advised that you may register yourself (as primary contact) and no more than four (4) family members at a time.**

Please arrive at Alico Arena at 8am for check-in. At this time, you will receive a FREE T-SHIRT and breakfast. 

Buses will be leaving promptly at 9am, so please be sure to be on time!

Register Now!  If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Paige in the Office of Service-Learning at servicelearning@fgcu.edu.