CHAPTER PROJECTS
One of Delta Kappa Gamma's seven purposes is ►To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action. The Chapters in Area XVI carry out a variety of very worthwhile projects in our local communities. Look at the range and variety listed below!
Nu Chapter
Jared Boxes (see details at bottom of page) Jared Monarch School for Homeless Children Assistance League of Greater San Diego donations Graduation Coach Baskets for New Teachers Toiletries for the Homeless San Diego Rescue Mission Gamma Chi Chapter Welcome home bags for USO Downtown San Diego Site Healthy snacks for at risk students/Reality Changers program School supplies for our Baja sisters in DKG Working Teacher Support Baskets/Gifts/Cards Support for Former Forster Youth at Cuyamaca College Eta Iota Chapter Christmas Literacy Project - Books for east county transitional living center/Salvation army Career Day Essay Contest (Grades 6 -8) MOM (Military Outreach Ministry) Food Uptown community project - Warm clothing, Blankets, toiletries Eta Nu Chapter Teacher Appreciation Baskets Early San Diego Regional History Collaborative Theta Eta Chapter Hands Across the Border Stand Up for Kids Purses w/items for Rachel House Jared Boxes (see details below) |
Jared Boxes
The goal of the Jared Box Project is to lift the spirits of chronically ill children. The boxes symbolize the importance of play and are filled with well wishes, hope, and love.
A Jared Box is a shoebox size plastic storage box filled with small gifts, toys, cards, and games. Each box contains items selected for a specific age and gender. The boxes are delivered to hospitals and are given to chronically ill children. The Jared Boxes provide a special diversion for young patients as they receive chemotherapy and other medical treatments.
The Jared Box project was started in 2001 by the children at Our Lady of Victory School in State College, PA to honor their classmate and friend, Jared. He was a brave little boy who battled cancer with courage and faith that continues to inspire us all.
Things we need:
A Jared Box is a shoebox size plastic storage box filled with small gifts, toys, cards, and games. Each box contains items selected for a specific age and gender. The boxes are delivered to hospitals and are given to chronically ill children. The Jared Boxes provide a special diversion for young patients as they receive chemotherapy and other medical treatments.
The Jared Box project was started in 2001 by the children at Our Lady of Victory School in State College, PA to honor their classmate and friend, Jared. He was a brave little boy who battled cancer with courage and faith that continues to inspire us all.
Things we need:
- Small games and puzzles
- Small coloring books and puzzle books (good source—Party City!)
- Costume jewelry
- Small pencil sharpeners
- Small Play-doh
- Small cars and trucks
- Socks—especially cute ones
- Soft play balls
- Small drawing paper---you can even cut copy paper to fit into the shoe box.
- Toys and games for older children—ages 11 and up
- New small books that will fit in a shoe box
- We cannot use stuffed animals, even if they are new. Sorry!
Laundromat Literacy
Chapter members donate books − from young child to adult level − to be placed in boxes and left at local Laundromats. The hope is that people who are doing their laundry will pick up a book and read at the Laundromat and take the book home to share with other family members and friends.