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College asks for a helping hand BY DEBBIE FOX Many students at Clackamas Commu nity College need help providing for their children and families. Associat ed Student Government is intervening with several programs to lend a hand. Gifts ASG sponsors The Giving Tree each Christm as season to help students who need help buying presents for their children under 13. Students fill out a short application to qualify. Cody Havens, of ASG Grants, said, “ We cut down the tree that was donated on Nov. 13.” Ruby Ramirez, ASG vice president, circulated around campus looking for people to adopt a child from The Giving Tree. As of Nov. 24, there are no names left. Gifts need to be delivered to the ASG office in the community center between Dec. 7 and Dec. 9. “ I want to make a difference, so we don’t have students going hungry,” said Jeannine Lancey of ASG. Lancey is passionate about the “ Knock out H unger” program because o f her past history with a lack of food as a youngster. The goal is to obtain 1,000 cans of food for the Cougar Cave, an office space in the community center where students can get food and clothing. Thanksgiving dinner For veterans and their fam ilies lo o k in g for a w arm m eal on T hanksgivin g, the C CC Veterans Club and the Veterans o f Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1324 and Post 4248 are com ing together to provide a belated Thanksgiving dinner for all veterans and their fam ilies. The dinner will be Saturday, Nov. 28, from 3 p.m . until 7 p.m . For directions and Food Other students on campus need more inform ation, contact the CCC help with food. A SG is sponsoring Veterans Center or call Post 4248 at Hunger Awareness with a slogan of 503-774-8402. “ Knock out Hunger!” The food drive is Clothing CCC teamed up with Clackamas Fire an ongoing event to supply the Cougar District No. 1 for the Winter Warming Cave. Drive. A barrel was set up on campus to collect charitable donations of hats, gloves, scarves and coats. Steve Hoffeditz, public information o fficer for the C lackam as Fire District, said, “ Clothing is donated to Clackamas Service Center at 82nd Ave. and Johnson Creek in Happy Valley. A lso, Feed the Hungry, inc. receives some clothing. There is not any special consideration required to receive a donation.” "I want to make a difference, so we don’t have students going hungry." Jeannine Lancey People who are hom eless, ju st down on their luck or in need of warm clothing for the winter months receive assistance. Feed the Hungry, Inc. provides a Sunday meal provided by various groups and agencies Karen Straits, CFD Holiday Even Chairwoman, said, “ Clackamas Fire District No. 1 provides one of the meals in December, so we take the gifts with us and whoever is there may select one.” Holiday party The annual holiday party sponsorec by ASG will be Thursday, Dec. 10, fron 6 p.m . until 8 p.m . Those who wisl to participate are asked to bring twe cans of food, but the event is free There will be numerous entertaining events. This is a great opportunity t( bring your family and friends out fo a fun time. The holiday season is a tim e fo giving and receiving. You may be able to make a difference in the lives o someone else or if you need to receive assistance, the programs maybe able to make a difference in your life. If yoi would like to donate to any of these causes, contact ASG at 5O3"594"3932 These programs are strictly non-profi and are available to anybody needinj assistance. Clackamas Print NOVEMBER 25,2015 theclackamasprint.com
