{"256901":{"#nid":"256901","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Campus Groups Accept Donations for Holiday Drives","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn the weeks to come, most of us will spend spare moments at a superstore or online choosing the perfect gift for our loved ones. So while you\u2019re out, why not pick up something to bring a little holiday cheer to a child or adult in need?\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring the holiday season, groups across campus host a variety of donation drives. Read on for details about some donation opportunities to consider:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMichael Isenhour Toy Drive\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDETAILS: This annual drive is named after the former Georgia Tech student-athlete who lost his battle with leukemia. All proceeds go to the Atlanta Children\u2019s Shelter. \u003Cbr \/\u003EWISH LIST: New, unwrapped toys. \u003Cbr \/\u003EDEADLINE: Student-athletes will be stationed outside every Bobby Dodd Stadium gate to collect toys before the Georgia Tech-Georgia game on Nov. 30. \u003Cbr \/\u003ECONTACT: Email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:lthomas@athletics.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ELeah Thomas\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBooks and Bears Holiday Drive\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDETAILS: The Library is partnering with Sheltering Arms Daycare to host this drive. About 2,500 children attend Sheltering Arms Daycare, some of which are children of Tech employees, which is located on Centennial Olympic Park Drive. \u003Cbr \/\u003EWISH LIST: New stuffed bears and books.\u003Cbr \/\u003EDEADLINE: Donations may be dropped off at the first floor of the Library until Dec. 17.\u003Cbr \/\u003ECONTACT: Email the \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:staffact@library.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ELibrary Staff Activities Committee\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMOVE Salvation Army Collection\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003EDETAILS: Mobilizing Opportunities for Volunteer Experience (MOVE) is Georgia Tech\u2019s umbrella organization for service opportunities for faculty, staff, and students. The special projects committee for the group is collecting items to donate to the Salvation Army.\u003Cbr \/\u003EWISH LIST: Books, clothing, household goods, and holiday decorations.\u003Cbr \/\u003EDEADLINE: Donations will be accepted until Dec. 13 at boxes (marked with MOVE stickers) at residence halls across campus.\u003Cbr \/\u003ECONTACT: Email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:nlockman3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EShikin Lockman\u003C\/a\u003E for information about the 17 residence halls with boxes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIAAP and Westside Communities Toy Drive\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDETAILS: The Tech chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals has partnered with Tech\u2019s Westside Communities Task Force to collect toys for the Westside Communities Alliance.\u003Cbr \/\u003EWISH LIST: New, unwrapped toys and clothing for children 4-15 years old. \u003Cbr \/\u003EDEADLINE: Donations will be accepted until Dec. 12 at the following locations: gifts for ages 4-8 \u2014 Room 305, Lyman Hall or third floor of Scheller College of Business; ages 9-11 \u2014 first floor, Bunger Henry Building, College of Computing Building, or first floor, Wardlaw Center; and ages 12-15 \u2014 Georgia Tech Research Institute\u2019s 14th Street or Cobb County locations. \u003Cbr \/\u003ECONTACT: Email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:Laleeta.Pitts@carnegie.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ELaLeeta Pitts\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProject Healthy Grandparent\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDETAILS: Each year, the Women\u2019s Resource Center adopts a family that is headed by a grandparent raising his or her grandchildren. This year\u2019s grandparent is a grandmother raising grandchildren ages 4, 6, and 11.\u003Cbr \/\u003EWISH LIST: The family\u2019s list includes jackets, pants, shirts, socks, and undergarments (sizes available upon request). Monetary contributions will also be accepted. \u003Cbr \/\u003EDEADLINE: Bring donations to the Women\u2019s Resource Center, located in the Student Services Building, by Dec. 5. \u003Cbr \/\u003ECONTACT: Email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:colleen@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EColleen Riggle\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPediatric AIDS Holiday Gift Drive\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDETAILS: AID Atlanta Women and Children\u2019s Program will hold its annual Pediatric Holiday Party, which is a celebration for families affected by HIV\/AIDS.\u003Cbr \/\u003EWISH LIST: Gifts are for children age 16 and younger, costing between $10-20. Presents can be wrapped. (Indicate if gifts are for a boy, girl, or either, and for what age.) Gift cards for older children and monetary donations will also be accepted. \u003Cbr \/\u003EDEADLINE: Deliver gifts to Office of Information Technology\/Enterprise Information Systems, 811 Marietta St., by Dec. 6. \u003Cbr \/\u003ECONTACT: Email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:greg.phillips@oit.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EGreg Phillips\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EECE Book Drive\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDETAILS: The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering is sponsoring a children\u2019s book drive to benefit children who get medical services at Grady Hospital Community Clinics, which are public health clinics for underserved populations. \u003Cbr \/\u003EWISH LIST: Gently used and new children\u2019s books. Books for young children\/toddlers are particularly in demand at these clinics. \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003EDEADLINE: Dec. 18. \u003Cbr \/\u003ECONTACT: To make a donation, email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:jill@ece.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EJill Auerbach\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EToys for Tots\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDETAILS: The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Campaign Drive is collecting toys for children ages 2-16 in the Atlanta area. \u003Cbr \/\u003EWISH LIST: New, unwrapped toys. Monetary donations will also be accepted. \u003Cbr \/\u003EDEADLINE: Gifts may be delivered to locations across campus until Dec. 19. \u003Cbr \/\u003ECONTACT: Contact Steven McDaniel at 404-894-1110 or 404-894-0044.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDuring the holiday season, groups across campus host a variety of donation drives. 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