2. To “Grow” together to meet the needs
Goals
To “Grow” together to meet the needs
of our community
G iving of ourselves
R esponding to our citizen’s needs
O rganizing our efforts for maximum impact
W orking together to improve our community

3. 2011 Updates De-emphasis on fundraisers, emphasis on service projects
Creek restorations, volunteering at a food shelter
Projects can be registered as early as January by all district teachers, staff, and coordinators
For everything March Gladness, visit

4. “Serve Around the Clock”
March Gladness 2011 needs:
students, schools, citizens,
businesses, and community members to
“Serve Around the Clock”
by designing and implementing
community service projects

5. Adults should get involved with March Gladness to:
Develop positive relationships with the youth-community that directly benefit our society
Teach about world concerns outside of the classroom
Lead by example to promote lifelong community service
Involve resources in the character development of our youth
Youth should get involved in a
March Gladness service project:
Become aware of the needs and problems in the community
Understand others’ points of view in the community and expand world vision.
Develop communication skills that promote successful completion
of tasks
Learn to make sacrifices to help
others and the environment

6. www.MarchGladness.org Steps to Take Action: Find a Project
Register or Create a Project
(or if you are a student, talk to your school coordinator)
3. Report a Project

7. What will you do to make a difference this March Gladness season?

8. March Gladness Needs You!

9. This PowerPoint is brought to you by Communities In Schools of Puyallup, The Puyallup School District, Emerald Ridge High School Student, Arden Leete, and Communities In Schools’ Student Representatives, Billiemarie Klein, Marissa Frazier, Kylah Williams.