Hanford Mills Ice Harvest: Learn about back in the day, when the ice man came in the summer with a block of ice harvested from local ponds. Volunteer this Saturday, February 4th, to help with children's activities, bonfires and serving soup. From 10 -4pm, van transportation provided. Sign up at the Center.
Daffodil Days: are here! Orders are due by the Friday before we go on break, so be sure to get yours in on time! Support the American Cancer Society in finding a cure for cancer, and get some beautiful flowers that will be delivered to campus the week of March 19th. Order forms are in the OCCE office or look for tables in Farrell.
Hamden Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Senior Council of Delaware County: Saturday March 10th from 10 am to 2 pm, leaving campus at 9:30. Van transportation provided. All slots are filled at this point. Thank you all!
Heart of the Catskills Rummage Sale: There are two days of prep and one day for the sale to benefit the local animal shelter. March 22, 23 and 24th. Come to the OCCE to sign up to help this worthy cause!
Regalia: Student groups are wanted to sign up for the semester to help staff our gently-used clothing store here on campus, with all proceeds going to student scholarships. Come to the OCCE to sign up.
Recycling: Every Friday from noon 'til finished in South Hall. Please sign up at the center.
Relay for Life: Get your team together and have the team captain join us at the next team captains meeting Monday February 13, 6 pm at the United Ministries Church in Delhi. Come to the OCCE, or see John Huber, Assistant Director of Student Activities for meeting times and dates. All efforts to raise funds for the American Cancer Society go towards community service, so get out there and raise some cash!
Habitat for Humanity: New office in Delhi. Volunteers needed to work on committees for planning projects here in Delaware County. Contact Jill at 607-746-9987. Come to the OCCE for sign-up forms .
New Food Pantry in Delhi at the United Ministries Church behind the bank on Church Street. Drop off donations between 1 - 3 pm on Mondays and Thursdays in the basement, Fellowship Hall. Volunteers needed to staff the pantry. Contact Deb at 607-746-1665 or Regina at 607-746-1670 for more information.
Delaware County Flood Relief Fundraising: Do you have a few hours to spare to help us raise more funds for our fellow students who's family lost everything in the flood? Come to the OCCE for the banners and collection jar. We really appreciate it!
Countryside Care: Visit the local nursing home, only one mile from campus, and bring some joy to the elderly. Play Wii games, participate in "Chime Time" or do a service-learning project there. Stop by the OCCE to find out more, fill out a volunteer application and arrange transportation. There is service via the Bronco Bus at certain times.
Head Start: Help Delaware Opportunities raise money to purchase backpacks and school supplies for the preschoolers who are going into kindergarten next year. Whatever we raise will be matched by the O'Connor Foundation! This is open to individuals and organizations alike. You can do any type of fundraiser, just bring the money to the OCCE and make sure it is put in the exchange account. Last year we helped them get a very large matching grant. Can we do it again? Yes we can!
DELARC: Delaware County ARC is participating on and off campus with service-learning for multiple classes. Contact the OCCE for more information
Helping Japan: Almost $9,000 was sent directly to aid Japan through AmeriCares. Thanks to all who donated their time and money, and to CADI for giving us the CADI Challenge in April!
Hope for Haiti: There is currently a terrible need for support in Haiti, and anyone looking for philanthropies would do well to continue the support SUNY Delhi gave in the spring of 2010. We are one of 5 schools who won the TrueHero.org contest for Relief Efforts for Haiti! Thanks to all who voted! See our message to the children by clicking on this link, or going to TrueHero.org. We have raised over $5,000! Thanks to all who donated to the Comedy Shows, Talent Show, Pancake Breakfast and bought pins on "Pin Day". The Bowl-a-thon on March 10th was lots of fun and a great way to raise funds. We are sending all funds to Hope For Haiti, designating our efforts to a "sister" school. Murphy Hall was the grand winner of the Residence Halls contest! Congratulations!
Bronco Buddies: Our own SUNY Delhi Big Buddies engage with local South Kortright Elementary School students in an ongoing, weekly commitment that would be semester or year-long. Contact Elizabeth in the OCCE office if you are interested in this meaningful opportunity. We are available to shuttle students on Wednesdays. Leave campus at 2:30, return about 5:30.
Puppies & Kittens (and Big Dogs too!) Sign up in the OCCE to take a Heart of the Catskills shelter animal to the Countryside Care nursing home. Contact Elizabeth or K2 at the O'Connor Center for more information
Please consider our Community Partners
And many, many more! Please contact Elizabeth Sova, the O'Connor Center Coordinator if you have any suggestions or ideas.
* Thanks for a terrific year 2010-11: Over 24,000 hours of community service were performed by our students! You can make a difference!
