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
- Food items needed:
- 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