One thing I really appreciate about this organize an activity is that it was the SECOND idea. Amelia wanted to host a mental health night at her church, but didn’t receive enough support to do it. So, she had to start all over. But, in starting over, she found something very manageable that still had a personal impact on many in her church community. Amelia decided to write personal letters to folks, encouraging them to find their own faith journey. This shows that sometimes what seems like a dead end (one idea not working out) leads to a new idea better than the first! Continue reading
Monica "Mo" Janzen
Bringing the Birthday Joy!
Sometimes when students wonder what they can organize for their Experiments in Ethics, they forget the many ways they are surrounded by different communities. For her organize an activity, Kelsey tapped into the community where she works, an after school program filled with families. Kelsey asked them to help contribute to her donation drive. Together, they collected many boxes of cake mixes, tubs of frosting, and even jars of sprinkles that could be donated to a local food shelf bringing birthday joy to those utilizing the food shelf. Continue reading
Painting for Rivers of Hope
I remember the day Lauren presented this organize an activity in class because it made me cry. One of Lauren’s family members suffered from domestic abuse, so when Lauren decided to use her artistic talents to create art, sell the paintings, and donate the money to a charity that helped her family member in the past–it was personal! Of course, I wish Lauren’s family member (and others) never had to suffer. But, I think this organize an activity captures the idea that out of great suffering can come beauty. Continue reading
Encouragement Journals for Teens with Mental Health Challenges
Taylor and Lillie wanted to organize an activity that touched the lives of others. They decided to buy journals and then write encouraging messages for teens with challenging mental health issues. This activity shows a lot of kindheartedness and care for others! Check it out! Continue reading
Dungeon Delvers Club
The pandemic left many students feeling disconnected. Anthony wanted to do something about that–and something he would enjoy too! He started the Dungeon Delvers–ARCC’s first D and D club on campus! Continue reading
Cookies Against Malaria
One thing I really appreciate about Ryan’s organize an activity is its simplicity! Anyone can organize something like this! And, I also appreciate Ryan’s honesty: he could have done even more if he started earlier. So, check out this simple, straightforward idea and see if YOU can take it to the next level. Continue reading
Project Thankfulness
We wanted to share this project because Junior overcame a significant obstacle to get this done. Junior has social anxiety and the organize an activity seemed like an impossible assignment for him to accomplish. Yet–with some creative thinking, Junior was able to organize an activity that he found comfortable. Despite his social anxiety, Junior helped make the world a better place by reaching out to others and asking folks to practice gratitude. Check it out! Continue reading
Raising Funds for Students in Crisis
Evelyn and Beteab had many creative ideas and weren’t sure what direction in which to go…that is until they learned about the ARCC Foundation’s goal to raise money for students in crisis. They decided to organize other students and all go help make calls on behalf of the foundation together. All funds raised help ARCC who are in crisis–a goal Evelyn and Beteab totally support! Continue reading
Painting for a Cause
One thing I love about this project: Andrew doesn’t consider himself an “artist.” He’s never sold a painting before. But, for his organize an activity, he went for it! He put his talent to use, created a beautiful piece of art, sold it to a stranger on the internet, and donated the proceeds. Andrew wrote that this project helped him increase his confidence in himself and his abilities! Continue reading
Shakespeare Workshop and Menstrual Products Drive
This project does it all! August was busy planning a drive for menstrual products when he also shared he had organized a Shakespeare Workshop for the ARCC Theatre club. August–THAT’S ALSO an organize an activity! This shows that sometimes students don’t even realize the things they are already doing meet the criteria for organizing an activity! Here, we’ll highlight all of August’s good organizing! Continue reading