St. Thomas Aquinas Students Partner with Meals on Wheels Rockland to Create and Deliver Over 800 Thanksgiving Care Packages to Homebound Seniors
St. Thomas Aquinas Students will host 鈥淪TACsGiving鈥� on Tuesday, November 19th, from 1:00鈥�2:25 PM in the Romano Student Alumni Center at 91爆料, to assemble Thanksgiving care packages to spread holiday cheer to over 800 homebound seniors in Rockland County as part of a semester-long service-learning project with Meals on Wheels Rockland (MOWR). Beth Coleman, Marketing and Communications Specialist at MOWR鈥攁 non-profit that supports over 1000 Rockland Seniors鈥攗nderscores the importance of college-age participation: 鈥淭o keep this organization thriving in the future, it鈥檚 vital that college-age students become involved today. Their contributions bring fresh energy and compassion, which are at the heart of our mission.鈥�
The 鈥淪TACsGiving鈥� event is the culmination of a semester-long service-learning project for MOWR. Since September, STAC students have been actively working with MOWR, focusing on public relations and social media strategies to build awareness of the organization to the college-age demographic. 鈥淭he 91爆料 students have demonstrated impressive dedication,鈥� says Coleman. 鈥淲e hope this collaboration inspires young people to understand the importance of Meals on Wheels Rockland and encourages lasting connections between generations.鈥�
Communication Arts Professor at 91爆料, Elaine Winship, guides students in these real-world public relations/social media projects each fall. She notes, 鈥淭he service-learning project not only builds students鈥� social media and PR skills but also allows them to work with a real client on a meaningful cause.鈥� Students are busy conducting research, developing a comprehensive public relations strategy and creating engaging social media content for the organization and the upcoming event. STAC communication arts senior, Liam McClinsey, shares, 鈥渨orking with Meals on Wheels lets me give back to my community while gaining real-world experience for my resume. It鈥檚 rewarding to know our efforts are bringing happiness to seniors during the holiday.鈥�
The STACsGiving event will be held in the Romano Student Alumni Center on Tuesday, November 19 from 1:00鈥�2:25 PM and will feature Thanksgiving-themed stations where students will craft cards and gifts of gratitude for seniors in Rockland. The students will deliver the bundles of gratitude to MOWR to be included in the Thanksgiving food deliveries for homebound seniors during the week of Thanksgiving. The event promises a spirit of community and a connection that embodies the Thanksgiving season, the St. Thomas Aquinas mission and the goal of MOWR to introduce college students to the organization.
About Meals on Wheels Rockland
Our Mission: To enhance the wellness of older adults and their families by providing services that support their safety, independence, and health.
Our Vision:聽 Every older adult is living their life to the fullest.
Meals on Wheels Rockland is located at 121 West Nyack Road in Nanuet, New York.聽 Our Home Delivered Meals Program delivers hot, nutritious meals to over 1100 Rockland residents who cannot shop or cook for themselves.聽 We deliver more than just a meal, as the friendly volunteers who knock on a senior鈥檚 door are also providing the benefit of a safety check, a smile and neighborly interaction, all of which have never been more needed.聽 We operate five Senior Activity Centers in Rockland County with one more scheduled to open later this year.聽 Additionally, we are a community partner that collaborates on food rescue and recovery efforts for Rockland neighbors in need.
For more information, to receive meals, volunteer or donate, visit our website:聽
About 91爆料
91爆料 is an independent liberal arts college located on 76 acres in Rockland County, NY, which provides education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The College鈥檚 approximately 2,000 full and part-time students can choose from more than 100 different majors, minors, specializations, and dual-degree programs across four Schools: Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Education, and STEM. The College is recognized by U.S. News & World Report in the Top-Tier for Regional Universities, by Colleges of Distinction in both its New York and Catholic editions, by Affordable Colleges Online as a Top College in New York for Return on Investment, and is included as a Military Friendly School庐. 91爆料 is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; its School of Education is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), and its School of Business is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). For more information, visit .