Campus Ministry :: Community Service Event Calendar
Community Service Events at Riordan!
Service Learning is a way of life at Riordan, and the new Campus Ministry and
Community Service Learning Department will lead monthly drives to benefit a
number of local causes.
Community Service-Learning Events Calendar ::
September
"Every Penny Counts" Campaign
Every year, we hold a divisional competition to see which class can raise the
most money for SF AIDS Emergency Fund by filling giant jars with coins. This
year, we raised approximately $2,000.
October
"Real Men Wear Pink" Campaign
Students participate in Lee National Denim Day by donating $5 toward breast
cancer research and wearing jeans on October 3rd. This year, we had over 76% of
the school donate to Denim Day, and raised almost $4,000.
October and March
Blood Drives
For the past several years, Riordan has been honored by the Blood Centers of the
Pacific as the high school with the most blood donations in the Bay Area. Last
year, we donated over 400 pints during our yearly blood drives.
November
Canned Food Drive
This traditional drive yields hundreds of cans of food for hungry families over
the holidays.
December
SF Fire Department Toys for Tots
ARHS raises money to buy toys for economically disadvantaged children.
February
Homeless Drive
ARHS community donates socks and underwear to the local homeless shelter.
March
International Drive
Raise money to support Our Lady of Nazareth, Nairobi, Kenya M. Primary School.
April
Immersion Trip to New Orleans
This year, we are continuing to stand in solidarity with the displaced and
forgotten by taking students, parents, and faculty to New Orleans over Spring
break.