Dear MSM Community,

We're excited about MSM's Second Annual Day of Service on Thursday, April 2! Later today, we will be sharing information about volunteer opportunities so that you can sign up for service projects. Please be on the lookout for that message.

Additionally, MSM is launching a special donation drive for three of the remarkable nonprofits where we will volunteer. Each organization plays a crucial role in supporting vulnerable groups within our community, and they need our help to continue their invaluable work.

CURE Childhood Cancer

Boredom Buster Bags

Children with cancer often have lengthy outpatient clinic appointments that last much longer than initially anticipated. CURE Childhood Cancer provides support to these young warriors and their families. CURE provides Boredom Buster Bags with snacks and small toys to patient families to help alleviate food costs, provide distractions and uplift spirits. These bags can bring joy and a taste of normalcy to these brave children fighting cancer. Let's help lighten their burden with each bag we provide.

REQUESTED DONATIONS

Please click on the names for suggested donations for the Boredom Buster Bags and Teen Boredom Buster Bags. Please include only brand new items that are individually wrapped, individual serving size and commercially prepared.

DROP OFF LOCATION

Zipporah Dorsey, Office of Student Affairs (Hugh Gloster Building 1st floor)

Seven Bridges to Recovery

Items for Houseless Individuals

For those experiencing homelessness, every day is a battle for basic necessities. Seven Bridges to Recovery provides essential support to homeless women, men and children. By donating toiletries and snacks, you give more than just physical relief -- you offer dignity, hope and a path toward recovery. Let's come together to support their journey toward stability and health.

REQUESTED DONATIONS

All items must be brand new. For the non-perishable snack items, please avoid any items containing nuts.

Toiletries (travel size recommended):

Quart-size Ziploc bags; socks (male and female); deodorant (male and female); toothbrushes; toothpaste; bar soap; shampoo; hand lotion; tampons and pads.

Non-Perishable Snack Items (avoid products containing nuts):

Quart-size Ziploc bags; juice boxes; crackers (e.g., cheese, peanut butter etc.); cookies (e.g., Teddy Grahams, animal crackers, snack-size cookies); granola bars; chips; fruit snacks; fruit cups/apple sauce; yogurt snacks

DROP OFF LOCATION

Daphne Crosby's office (NCPC 4th floor, A-437)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Activities for Children in Hospitals

Children facing long hospital stays confront not only medical challenges but also the difficulty of isolation and boredom. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta strives to brighten these young lives with engaging activities that offer not just entertainment, but also therapeutic benefits. Donating games, books and craft supplies can transform recovery into a time of growth and happiness.

REQUESTED DONATIONS

All items must be brand new and grouped into a clear 2-gallon Ziploc bag.

Coloring books (for all ages); Crayola brand crayons (8 to 24 pack); Crayola coloring pencils (8 to 16 pack); play dough; card games (UNO, Go Fish etc.); sensory and fidget toys; slime; Lego kits (up to 200 pieces).

DROP OFF LOCATION

LaShunda Campbell's office (NCPC 4th Floor, A-440)

Your contributions will meet our community's immediate needs and convey a message of compassion and solidarity from the MSM community. Together, we can profoundly impact the lives of those who need it most. Thank you for your support and participation.