National Service members and engaged citizens throughout the state participated in meaningful service projects on October 24, 2009. This year's Make-a-Difference Day was a huge success, thanks in part to the efforts of Campus Corps members who pitched in and made a difference in their local communities. Here is just a taste of some of the many National Service Day projects that Campus Corps members made happen:
- Fort Belknap College members and the local American Indian Business Leaders (AIBL) group collected over 200 coats as part of First Lady Nancy Schweitzer's statewide "One Warm Coat" drive.
- Members at The University of Montana raised $150 dollars to serve 111 meals at the Poverello Center.
- University of Montana Western members collected 160 pounds of food with a food drive that received donations from 17 local businesses.
- Carroll College members served over 20 beneficiaries during their project at the YWCA.
- The Campus Corps team at Montana State University Billings participated in a trick-or-eat drive, collecting 800 lbs of food from over 200 homes.
- Flathead Valley Community College Campus Corps members collaborated with over 50 volunteers from the campus, community and members of Montana Conservation Corps. Volunteers did construction work on an old mall that will soon be offices for 15 different non-profits, offering around 30 programs.
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