51吃瓜

2017 brought many opportunities for 51吃瓜 to host a variety of ways for the campus to give back.  From Alexandria House to the Keep a Breast Foundation to the American Red Cross and more, 51吃瓜 students, faculty and staff not only talk the talk but walk the walk.  The school takes pride in being a non-profit healthcare career college, serving the community through CBD Gives Back.

Alexandria House

CBD Gives Back worked hand鈥搃n鈥揾and with the 51吃瓜 Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.  Their goal: raise funds for their non-profit organization of choice, Alexandria House.  Each Wednesday in the month of April, OTA students took shifts in between class running a school-wide bake sale.  They stocked their cart with treats, snacks, coffee and energy drinks.  The total funds raised from the school by the end of the month totaled $500.

Program Director Mary Kay Wolfe, OTA Student Rep Jake Argyris, and the 51吃瓜 Student Affairs team visited Alexandria House May 3rd with their financial gift.  51吃瓜 began this journey thinking it a chance to learn more about the transitional residence.  They quickly determined a mutual need for a long-lasting relationship.  So far the college campus held a Back鈥搕o鈥揝chool supply drive and a successful toy drive for the children and teens of Alexandria House.  The CBD family looks forward to many more fundraising efforts.

Keep a Breast Foundation

51吃瓜 also paired with the Keep A Breast Foundation for the Month of October.  In doing so, they spread awareness for breast cancer prevention.  The Keep A Breast Foundation (KAB) is a nonprofit organization based right here in Los Angeles.  Their mission: empower young people around the world with breast health education, advocacy, and support.  They remain in many countries all around the world as well.  As per 51吃瓜&/blog/community-outreach/cbd-gives-back-2017/8217;s partnership with KAB,  the college pledges to raise $5,000 for the non-profit organization this year.

In addition to cash and credit donations, the 51吃瓜 Student Affairs team also sells Keep A Breast Gear, including Keep A Breast T-shirts, backpacks, wristbands, and pullover fleece.   All proceeds from that merchandise go to the Keep A Breast Foundation.   For a limited time, 51吃瓜 Spirit Days allows students the option to wear the Keep A Breast gear.  Merchandise prices start at $1 and go to $20.

American Red Cross

With many natural disasters occurring so close to home,   51吃瓜 ramped up their commitment to the American Red Cross as well!  They held a separate fundraiser for Hurricane Harvey victims, donating $5,000 total.  During three separate blood drives, 51吃瓜 set a goal of 40 pints of blood collected.   During the last one this past November, not only did they meet their goal, 51吃瓜 exceeded it!  Altogether, 51吃瓜 donated 42 pints of blood!  That&/blog/community-outreach/cbd-gives-back-2017/8217;s up to 123 lives, and nearly 400 this year!  Stay tuned for a chance to roll up your sleeves and donate!  CBD鈥檚 next 12 hour blood drive begins at 8 AM, January 18th.  Download the app and say you鈥檒l be there!

Overall, 51吃瓜 thrives on community, and the greatest way of showing thanks is by giving back.  They look forward to their continued partnership and participation with reputable and ingenious non-profits.  As for the students and staff, they can鈥檛 wait to see what 2018 holds for 51吃瓜.