This year The LEAD Office partners with the New Student and Family Programs to support their annual Mason Family Weekend. Each year our office helps to coordinate a variety of service projects for families to participate in. This year's Mason Families Give Back program will take place on Saturday, October 14th from 1:00pm-3:00pm in The Hub, Side Pocket, and Patio. This program is open to all students, faculty, staff, Mason families, and alumni.  To RSVP, visit: https://cglink.me/2d7/r2216908

Featured Service Projects include: 

• Making fleece chew toys and blankets to be donated to local area animal shelters
• Collecting food and personal hygiene items for Mason's very own Patriot Pantry
  • Food items needed:
    • pasta
    • pasta sauce
    • rice (instant or regular)
    • cans of tuna/salmon or chicken
    • mac n cheese,
    • Hormel Completes
    • mixed vegetables
    • soups
    • vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free food options
    • healthy snacks (granola bars, nuts, crackers)
    • peanut butter
    • jelly
    • instant oatmeal
    • cereal and other breakfast items (pancake mix, muffins, etc.)
  • Toiletry items needed:
    • Body wash
    • Shampoo
    • Conditioner
    • Deodorant
    • Bars of soap
    • Lotion
    • Period products
    • Shaving cream/razors
    • Toothpaste/toothbrush
    • Floss
    • Laundry detergent
    • Paper towels
    • Toilet paper
• Mason Chooses Kindness Rocks: Paint rocks with inspiriting messages of hope, encouragement, or fun designs to share with others.  Painted rocks can be placed in various locations around campus to inspire others

Sponsored by: The Leadership Education And Development Office and New Student and Family Programs