SERVE PROJECTS

Chapel Hill Campus

Alamance Campus

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BACK TO SCHOOL 2025

SERVE DAY 2025 BY THE NUMBERS

77 PROJECTS, 850+ VOLUNTEERS, 1,970+ HOURS SERVED

3,500 "act of kindness cards" shared alongside care packages, spreading spreading love and encouragement throughout the community.

2,000 Handwritten Notes personally delivered, bringing a heartfelt touch of gratitude and support to those who serve and care for others..

First Responders & Community Support:

  • 552 first responders served (police, sheriff, firefighters) across 12 stations

  • 1,086 care packages distributed, including

    • 370 teachers from 4 schools received appreciation gifts and notes

    • 150 healthcare workers at UNC hospitals received essential care packages

    • 552 police, fire, and sheriff officers reeived appreciation packages

Schools & Student Support:

  • 4 schools revitalized with power washing, painting, and beautification

  • 9,000+ snacks delivered to students at New Hope Elementary

  • A sensory path painted on the plaground at New Hope Elementary

Comunnity Beautifucation & Home Projects:

  • 9 parks and trails cleaned, including Whippoorwill Park, American Tobacco Trail, and 6 parks in Alamance

  • Habitat for Humanity projects at both campuses, supporting home construction of 5 homes

  • 50 Welcome Home boxes distributed to new home buyers in Alamance

  • Support for single moms: 2 homes repaired and beautified through Mother’s Helper projects

Ministry & Outreach Support:

  • 150 homeless supply bags distributed to Open Table Ministry in Durham

  • Living Free Ministries, Good Samaritan Thrift Store, and Salvation Army - Volunteers sorted and organized donations for families in need

  • Arms of Grace Pregnancy Center - Volunteers prepared baby welcome folders and sorted clothing

  • Mebane Ridge Assisted Living - Cleanup, repairs, and bingo with residents

Family & Community Engagement:

  • Mebane Community Park Family Fun Day:

    • Free BBQ & coffee station

    • Face painting, frisbees, and corn hole for local families

  • Over 300 Icees and popsicles distributed to the community, offering a cool and refreshing delight for all.

Meals & Hunger Relief:

  • 1,622+ meals provided, including

    • 460 hot meals at Durham Rescue Mission

    • 300 balanced meals delivered to TABLE, supporting food-insecure families

    • 80 lunches served to SEAHS teachers

    • 148 homemade dessert treats for families at Ronald McDonald House

    • 76 emergency food boxes assembled for Chapel Hill Meals on Wheels

    • 50+ meals served to first responders, teachers, and families in Alamance