Discus Awards

'Tis the season of giving, and what better to give than your time to those who need it most?  Alas, there are so many areas of need in each of our communities, sometimes it's hard to decide how to best donate your time.  Well, we asked Discus Award winners, some of the most involved, community-oriented high school students in the country for some advice, and they shared some ideas for community service activities to participate in this winter.  Feel free to use this as a resource, but remember, no matter what you end up doing, you can make a difference!

 Sarah Dills: "Ring the bell for the Salvation Army, volunteer at a soup kitchen, and/or collect food and clothes donations for a homeless shelter."

 Ashley Glamdoll Nichole: "Put together toy and clothes baskets and deliver them to children who are less fortunate."

 Leanna Lakeram: "Make Christmas cards for kids who will be spending the holidays in a hospital or orphanage. Hold a Christmas movie night at boys and girls club and serve hot chocolate. Host a Christmas party for your local Boys and Girls Club or domestic abuse shelter."

 Katherine Fernandez: "Feeding the homeless during the holiday season! Of course, that's appropriate all year long..."

 Heather Powers: "Red Cross, helping prepare gift bags for young children that wouldn't normally have a Christmas."

 Ashley Hicks: "Habitat for Humanity Christmas parade float. Help get the word out and help your community by building houses for people who can't afford it."

 Alyssa McNulty: "Sing carols at a nursing home."

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