Tags: Service Learning

The Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery, founded in 1882, was once a very prominent burial site for African Americans in Athens, Georgia. The cemetery was largely neglected and fell into disrepair over the last three decades. Recently, there has been a resurrection of interest in Gospel Pilgrim and in the history and identity of the more than 3000 people who were laid to rest there over the last 126 years. Come with…

On Thursday April 19, the FRC is invited to participate in a service event at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, a 501(c)3 that recovers donated and salvaged surplus food and distributes it to local agencies that assist residents in need. The Food Bank also sponsors a teaching kitchen, a mobile pantry, and events such as Will Rock 4 Food. Transportation to and from the Food Bank will be provided; we'll leave Rutherford Hall…

Join us in working on the rooftop garden! Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, and bring a friend! Worth 10 service points.

One more time! We had so much work cut out for us at the last quad cleanup that we decided to do it all again! Once again, bring yourself and a friend, as gloves, tools, and snacks are provided. Worth 10 service points!

Join us on the quad as we pick up trash to restore the quad to its emerald beauty! Gloves, tools, and snacks provided, so bring yourself and a friend for some sun and service! Worth 10 service points.

Join us as we complete the t-shirt blankets we started last month! They will be donated to homeless shelters in Athens. Pizza provided, come by and eat, cut, and fold! 10 service points.

Help create some holiday cheer and join us to make cards for local nursing home residents. Pizza will be provided, so bring your smile to make more! This event will be worth 10 service points.

Join us for service learning event on Thursday, September 28th from 5 PM - 6 PM at the Green Roof Garden. We will meet just before 5 PM on the first floor of Rutherford near the bulletin board outside of 142 Rutherford Hall. Non-FRC members are welcome to join, so please bring friends! FRC members: social event worth 10 points for participation. Remember to sign in on iPad.