What is the purpose of giving?

Last year, we showed this short video (~21 minutes) to our Board members, and most agreed that it made a big impact upon how they viewed the concept of "giving" usually commonplace in a school setting. For example, we all are familiar with canned food drives, clothing donations, etc., but how effective are these actions in alleviating the conditions that give rise to the problems? Please watch and be prepared to share your thoughts.

S01e01 - Adam Ruins Giving-1 from Jon Holmberg on Vimeo.

RefugeeOne

The news has been flooded recently with news of America's involvement in Afghanistan.

RefugeeOne is a Chicago-land charity that helps refugees from all across the world resettle in the U.S. from resettlement programs to English lessons. Now more than ever they need our help to serve the many refugees who will flee to America. If you are able and willing, please click here to donate to this charity.

This is a website called Charity Navigator, are rates different charities on their financial accountability or public transparency. RefugeeOne scored a 100 for finance and accountability, and through other aspects have not been rated we hope this gives you the confidence to support what this important charity is doing.

We're back!

 The new year is here, and SSB is running again!

Stay tuned for more information about volunteering for our many clubs! We hope to see you and can't wait to start the new year!

Go Trevs!!

IGSS 5K

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2021-2022 Presidents!

 Congratulations to our 2021-2022 tri-presidents!

Meet Ellie Wilens (left), Hailey Steinback (center), and Ryder Moses-Rosenthal (right)!

Refugee Relief School Supplies Donation

Link here!

StreetWise Winter Gear Drive

 

StreetWise Winter Gear Drive

Looking to help people in need this winter season?  StreetWise vendors are helping out this year by buying winter clothes for those in need from people's donations.  With your donations supporting their cause, StreetWise is offering

- A matching donation of all donations up to $2,500

- A discount off Give-a-Shi*t products               

Donate Here

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https://one.bidpal.net/wintergear21/welcome

                                    

Northside Food Drive

 

Amazon wishlist link here!

Saint Jude Valentines Day Cards

 

Saint Jude Valentines Day Cards

Looking to send a little love this Valentines day season?  Send a virtual valentines day card to a child at Saint Jude.  It takes as little as 2 minutes and will brighten a child's Valentines day!

Link --> https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/other-ways/valentines-day.html

How to Apply to Become a Board Member!

About Social Service Board:

Would you like to join Social Service Board? We would love to have you! Social Service Board is a 9th period club that meets everyday. There is no homework, but once a week clubs will meet after school.

How to apply:

In order to join, please fill out this survey. In addition, please send this recommendation form to a teacher of your choice. Finally, send this recommendation form to your adviser. These ELECTRONIC application should be completed and submitted by March 5th, 2021.

If you apply, next years presidents will be in touch to set up a meeting.

Here's a step-by-step tutorial, recorded by our own Erin L.!