Introduction                                                                           

The outreach program is specifically designed to unite the Sackler Campus with the surrounding Boston area by helping where we can through various non-profit organizations. This has been a very successful program over recent years and we are grateful to everyone who participated in the numerous events. Anyone wishing to donate some of their time for a really good cause should pay attention to the flyers posted around the building or contact the committee members responsible for the program.

             Your generous help is appreciated by more than just the SGSC!

Adopt A Platoon                           
New for the 2007 holiday season, the GSC is proud to announce they have adopted 40 soldiers presently stationed in Iraq who will be unable to spend time with their loved ones this year. the charity operates through the official www.adoptaplatoon.org  website. Help us to help them! Find out how at our Adopt a Platoon Homepage

Gap Junction                                        
Tutor at the Paraclete Center in South Boston! During the academic year, individual or pairs of Sackler Students head over to the Paraclete Center to help young scientists conduct a simple research experiment and to teach about some basic biology. Lessons are each week, on Wednesdays from around 3pm to 5pm. On average, one Sackler Student will teach 1-2 lessons a year. Contact Michelle Tangredi for more information

Red Cross               
Donate Blood, Platelets or Marrow to the American Red Cross Today! It's time to save a life again! Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. Please help boost the blood supply in our area by supporting the Sackler Graduate Student Council Blood Drive on Friday, December 15, 2006 here at the Blood Center at Tufts-NEMC. At our last drive, the Sackler community raised 40 pints of blood. With your help we can beat the last drive and reach our current goal of 50 pints! For more information, or to schedule an appointment on the day of the drive, please contact Lidia Faverman, lidia.faverman@tufts.edu.

If for some reason you can not donate on the day of the drive, consider donating on another day by contacting www.bloodpartners.org/tuftsnemc or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. Thank you!

Rosie's Place                                                                        
SGSC sponsored two visits to Rosie's Place on December 19th and 20th. 11 Sackler students participated and everyone seemed to enjoy their experience very much. For more information click on this volunteer opportunity link and contact Jackie Lane.

Help make and serve a delicious meal for those who need it. SGSC is now sponsoring monthly visits to Rosie's. We will go on the third Thursday of the month. The following dates have been scheduled and are open for volunteers: February 16th, March 16th and April 20th. Please contact the committee members above if you are interested. Also visit Rosie's website more information.

Horizon for Homeless Children                   
On January 19th, SGSC hosted representatives from Horizons for Homeless Children, an organization that seeks to provide a safe environment for children to learn and play. The Sackler community successfully collected two boxes of materials for the children, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, books, arts supplies and cash donations. See our page for more information about the volunteering with the organization or for other ways to help. Contact Jackie Lane for more information.

Brain Bee                                                                                               
Organized primarily by our own Michelle Tangredi and Jason Chan, the Brain Bee group strives to promote Neuroscience Education in and around the Boston Community. For further information, please visit the Brain Bee Hompage or contact Jason Chan or Michelle Tangredi.