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Drives/Projects

News Coverage of Jesuit Community Service Drives/Projects

“Give blood. Often.” Maybe you’ve seen this slogan on the side of a large RV, or even on a park bench, but on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, Jesuit students and faculty will see this slogan all over the school as Jesuit hosts its community Carter BloodCare blood drive. Some people may think their blood donation has a small effect in...
Unlike Jules Vernes's protagonist in his novel "Around the World in 80 Days," Landon Cooper, the creator of the nationally recognized Miles 2 Give foundation, used only two methods of transportation: four wheel drive and his feet to cover similar ground. Together, alongside two strangers, Cooper ran from San Francisco, California to Ocean City, Maryland in 157 days to...
In the vibrant heart of Dallas, the LifePak Initiative stands as a beacon of compassion, radiating warmth and hope to those in need. With a dedicated force of over 60 members, this extraordinary club has carved a profound impact on the local community, creating a ripple effect of kindness that transcends the boundaries of conventional charity work. Under the...
The theme for Jesuit’s Awarefest and Issues Day this year was clean water, a serious problem in the world we live in, even though we may not always see it firsthand. The booths at this year’s festivities included the Environmental Club, Medical Society, 24/7, the Pro-Life Club, the Social Justice Club, Irish Heritage, Interact, and Millions for One, with the...
"Interact is an international Rotary-sponsored organization of community leaders who create positive, lasting change in their local communities and the global community through a motto of “service above self”. The name “Interact” is a call to International Action - it is a call to service and a call to increased international understanding." - Jesuit Dallas On February 5th, on a...
Last week juniors embarked on the first ever junior service day designed to give juniors a chance to experience Catholic social justice and the future senior service days. On junior service day, students dispersed all over Dallas, serving at various Catholic elementary schools, nursing homes, food kitchens, and homeless shelters. Payton Maher ’13 worked at AIDS Resources where he helped prepare...
A small kid dressed up as a pumpkin waddles up to the table. They say "trick-or-treat" in their high-pitched voice. You grab a handful of candy and put it in their bag. A voice from behind asks, "What do you say," and the small voice sweetly replies, "thank you." On October 29, 2019, members from the Campus Ministry team helped...
It's that time of year again! With the Christmas season comes joy and excitement for the whole world to share. White crystallized snowflakes fall upon the earth as shining golden bells jingle cheerfully. And as usual, we receive our extravagant, tightly-wrapped presents, each containing something dear to our hearts. However, this Christmas, instead of thinking about ourselves, why don't...

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