PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP – Owens Community College’s Office of Students of Activities is providing
opportunities for area residents to make a difference in their Northwest Ohio communities by announcing
the establishment of "The Giving Tree" community outreach program.
During the month of November, individuals will have the chance to give back to others through acts of
kindness as determined by messages on designated leaves of the tree.
Beginning Tuesday, participants will have the first opportunity to choose a leaf on the tree for their
community outreach assignment.
Trees will be located in Founders Hall, the College Hall Atrium and the Student Health and Activities
Center (SHAC) on the Oregon Road campus in Perrysburg Twp.
"Owens’ Office of Student Activities wanted to provide an outlet that connects the community to
volunteer opportunities and the Giving Tree outreach program accomplishes that goal," said Nicole
Lance, Owens student activities assistant.
"Participants will be able to go up to the tree and choose from one of three colored leaves. Red
leaves will be the highest level of giving, orange leaves will be the second highest and yellow leaves
will be the lowest level, which will primarily have no cost.
"Each leaf will have a volunteer task, which ranges from opening the door for someone to donating a
toy item for Toys for Tots."
All community outreach tasks are to be dropped off at the Student Activities Office Room 165 in the SHAC
by Nov. 18.
"At that time, all completed projects will be delivered to their respective community
organizations," said Lance, who is encouraging local residents to participate.
Among the organizations involved are Aurora House, the Cocoon Shelter, Ronald McDonald House Charities of
Northwest Ohio, Toledo Area Humane Society, Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank, Toys for Tots, Beach
House Family Shelter, Cherry Street Mission Ministries, Missions International of America, the U.S.
military in Afghanistan, Operation Christmas Cards and several local libraries.
For more information call (567) 661-2994 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2994.