HFC Volunteer Day - Make A Difference Day

HFC Volunteer Day - Make A Difference Day Saturday, October 26, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

National Make A Difference Day is an annual community service event which is held on the fourth Saturday in October.

Millions of people come together with the common mission to improve the lives of others. The Office of Student Activities offers group volunteer projects each year on Make A Difference Day to provide opportunities for the students, faculty, and staff to participate in this national community service day.

This year the volunteers have the opportunity to participate with two different organizations. Provided below are descriptions of each organization and more information about the projects the volunteers will assist with. Anyone interested in volunteers on Make A Difference Day must register with the Office of Student Activities.

Brilliant Detroit Saturday, October 26, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Detroit (exact address will be given to registered volunteers) Possible Projects: sort donated books, help create kids games for their programs, paint/organize/prep one of their new houses used for their programs

Brilliant Detroit is dedicated to building kid success families and neighborhoods where families with children 0-8 have what they need to be school ready, healthy and stable. We do this by providing proven programming and support year round out of Brilliant Detroit homes in high-need neighborhoods. http://brilliantdetroit.org/

Zaman International Saturday, October 26, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: 26091 Trowbridge, Inkster, MI 48141 Project: Assist with sorting and organizing donated items.

To facilitate change and advance the lives of marginalized women and children, by enabling them to meet essential needs common to all humankind. https://www.zamaninternational.org

For questions or to register please contact Mandy Earl at mlearl1@hfcc.edu.