1. “SOAP FOR HOPE” HYGIENE DRIVE Kelly Dunlay SRVL Midterm Class

2. M Y P ROJECT Research and become familiar with service learning To start and design my own hygiene drive in a near location Advertise and promote students to donate Come up with any rewards for donations Donations will all go to Caritas House

3. W HAT I S.. S ERVICE L EARNING ? A teaching and learning strategy Meaningful community service with instruction and reflection Enriches the learning experience, teaches civic responsibility, and strengthens Survey in 1999-2000 throughout 349 campuses - 712,000 students had participated in some form of service - 6,272 service-learning courses were taught

4. W HY “S OAP F OR H OPE ”? Catchy phrase Gets people’s attention Better hygiene, such as soap, gives people more hope Hope to get a job, make friends, be successful, etc.

5. S OME I TEMS A SKED F OR D ONATION Toothpaste/brush Shampoo Soap Razors Dental Floss Conditioner Deodorant

6. T HE C ARITAS H OUSE … Coalition for people with HIV/AIDS Offers nurturing and compassionate homelike environment Provides Counseling Advocacy Medical and referral services

7. 16 Bottles of Shampoo/Conditioner 19 Boxes of Dental Floss 22 Men’s/Women’s Deodorant 236 Razors3 Bottles of Body Wash 456 Bars of Soap7 Shaving Cream 43 Tubes of Toothpaste 8 Hand Sanitizers 2 Nail Files15 Toothbrushes I TEMS R ECEIVED

8. G RAPH C OMPARISON O F I TEMS R ECEIVED

9. W HAT I AM P ROUD O F Did not believe I could get so many products “I always used to be nervous to do start something new and by myself but this just proved that I can!” Students really helped out and donated more “…it makes me realize that since I did this by myself that I do not always need other’s help.” Not only did I do I think I did well in a class but I was able to help others “Hygiene may not seem important to some people but to many it is the very basic to having great health”

10. G REAT E XPERIENCE … “I feel that this project will give me more motivation to start and do well in other projects.” “I also learned how easy it is to help others.” “Some basic skills I have learned are confidence, hard work, learning the importance of helping others, determination, and cooperation.” “This project has made me want to continue to be a part of service learning and helping others.”