Stories

On July 23, 2023, volunteers from The Bridge Chapter, ranging in age from eleven to seventeen, visited Lindsay Street to help their community. Accompanied by Regine Watson, a resident of Lindsay Street, the volunteers knocked on each door, introduced themselves, and handed out bags of candies and daily supplies to the neighborhood. Every volunteer spoke directly with the recipients and discussed community building between cultures. These presents were appreciated by the neighbors, and it was great to see them smile! We also set up a table full of free coffee and pastries outside on the street. Our goal was that as people came out of their houses, they would talk with each other and build better connections.

Lastly, the volunteers picked up broken branches, cans, and paper along the sidewalks, establishing a cleaner living environment. In the future, The Bridge hopes to plan more activities like cross-cultural events to build understanding and connections within the community.

Written by Xixi Cui
Edited by Melinda Yu

On August 27, 2023, ten young volunteers representing the Lexington Minuteman Chapter of Student Corps, whose ages ranged from ten to seventeen years old, accompanied by two members of the Sunshine for All Foundation visited Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Springfield, Massachusetts, to support them with housework and cooking.

The volunteers all did their best to help RMHC in many areas, picking up trash around the building, preparing packages filled to the brim with beautiful handcrafts and scrumptious snacks for future residents, organizing pull tabs from soda cans, and recycling cans and collecting deposit fees. They also prepared a delectable lunch consisting of homemade pizza, chicken wings, spring rolls, and more, for all the families staying there.

Additionally, members of the Lexington Minuteman Chapter donated used crayons and wrote heartfelt cards to welcome future residents at RMHC.

Their help was greatly appreciated by the house manager and the residents and every volunteer was glad to have helped improve the quality of today for numerous families.

The Chapter is planning more events in the future to continuously support RMHC.

Written by Carter He

In collaboration with the Sunshine for All Foundation, the Minuteman Chapter of Student Corps held a multi-day event supporting the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of Springfield, Massachusetts.

18 volunteers from various ages and towns came to Lexington to fundraise the evening of Fridays, August 5th and 11th.

On Saturday, August 6th—six of our young volunteers and three parents accompanied by a Sunshine for All Foundation member made the trip west to the Springfield RMH to deliver a new carpet cleaner as well as prepare a Meal from the Heart to share with the ten families at the House now.

All our volunteers were so glad to have been able to brighten the days of others with a seemingly simple Meal from the Heart, and we look forward to another visit on 8/27.

Written by Owen He
Edited by Melinda Yu

The Student Corps Saratoga Kids for Kids chapter hosted an art sale at the Palo Alto farmer’s market on Saturday, July 8. Featuring handcrafted goods made by chapter members and their families, the sale was well-received by passersby and raised about $200. These funds will go toward hosting a STEM workshop where participants can build their own telegraphs, as part of the chapter’s greater mission to encourage children, especially young girls, to pursue futures in STEM.

On Saturday, April 8, 2023, the Minuteman Chapter of Student Corps fundraised for A Life A Time, an organization dedicated to aiding the families of children suffering from severe injuries, covering travel, housing, and other expenses so that the children can receive medical care from Shriners Children’s Hospital in Boston. Prior to the event, which was held in Lexington’s Cary Memorial Hall, some of our core members had also prepared flyers, donation log sheets, and thoughtfully-made donation boxes, facilitating the process. During the two-hour event, eleven students, ranging from fifth graders to high schoolers, worked hard to raise a total of $1,237 toward the cause—an average of more than $100 per volunteer. Thank you to all who participated, and we hope to continue organizing similar events in the future!

Written by Owen He