The document summarizes service activities for several organizations: Ronald McDonald House, a food pantry at Saint Mary's Church, and Joseph's House. It describes setting up and volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House Gala to raise funds, stocking shelves and preparing food bags at the food pantry, and making and delivering meals to Joseph's House. The document emphasizes that volunteers are essential to the success of these organizations and their work in supporting families in need.

1. Service Learning Team 2 Shauna Meek Erica Rath Christine Larson Jenn Wasicki Christine O’Connell

2. Agenda Introduction Ronald McDonald House RMH Gala Set-up RMH Gala Food Pantry Joseph’s House Worksheet

3. “A single individual or a small group of talented, generous people can have a profound impact on the lives of others and on the world as a whole”

4. Ronald McDonald House “Together, we will share our families' comfort and well-being as our utmost concern.”

5. Setting and Purpose First Opened in 1974 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Location in Rochester opened in 1985 Provides housing for families traveling long distances Low Cost Support for those seeking pediatric treatment in Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital Several Volunteer opportunities

6. Service Activity Prepare dinner Fully equipped kitchen Typically serve “Comfort Foods” or themed dinners Prepare enough for everyone Tours

7. Ronald Mcdonald house annual gala Setting up for the Gala Friday, April 3rd 12:30pm-4:30pm

8. Service Activity Ladies at the house were thrilled with our help Brought some friends along Got our tasks done in “record time!”

9. Service activity Helped with set-up for annual RMH Gala Cleaned mirrors, tagged auction items, prepared pledge envelopes

10. Why RMH GALA? Most of the Ronald McDonald House funds come from donations Board of Directors throw an annual Gala for elite members of the Rochester community to donate to the RMH

11. Ronald Mcdonald House – Red Tie Gala “Committed volunteers are an essential element in our success.”

12. History Held annually 20th Anniversary The Rochester’s and the surrounding areas elite comes together Purpose of the night is to raise money for the house. Enormously successful event

13. Service Activity Pop for Prizes Raffle Funds go to the house At Westmoreland Live Auction Local businesses donate packages and gifts

14. Saint Mary’s Church “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” -Helen Keller

15. Setting and purpose Located in Geneseo, NY. Numerous organizations donate food. Families can call once a month. Receive enough food to last about one week. 20-30 local calls per month. Volunteers stock food, prepare bags, and deliver food to families. Stop at Wegmans for butter, milk, bread, eggs, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

16. Service activity Stock food on shelves Sort bulk items from Wegmans and Mormon group Majority of donations go to single parents or laid-off workers

17. Joseph’s House “We offer non-judgmental services where each guest’s dignity and worth are recognized and respected.”

18. History and Goals Created in 1982 Greatly expanded in the last 25 years Open all day Benefits to the guests Many volunteer opportunities

19. Service activity Prepare entrée and side dishes Deliver meal Bring donations Typical meals- “family favorites” and “ethnic dishes”

20. How do these activities Relate to… Kohlberg’s stages of Moral Development? Future Value: Vision and Hope?

21. Word search activity Define the six definitions on the worksheet Find the words for the six definitions relating to our presentation