2019 CoSIDA Community Service


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CoSIDA Partners with Samaritan's Feet and Frontline Outreach for Community Service Event in Orlando
Time: Monday, June 10; 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Buses load approximately 2:20 p.m.)
Location: Frontline Outreach Orlando
Transportation will be provided.

2019 Off-Site Community Service Project – Sign Up Required (limited to 50 participants)



6676This year the CoSIDA Goodwill and Wellness Committee will partner once again with Samaritan’s Feet for a shoe distribution on Monday, June 10. The event will start at 3 p.m. with the shoe distribution taking place at Frontline Outreach in Orlando.

This will be the third time the CoSIDA Goodwill and Wellness Committee has worked with Samaritan’s Feet for the annual community service project. Transportation to and from the event will be provided by CoSIDA.
 
If you're interested in signing up for this impactful community service project, please complete the online form HERE. This community service project is limited to approximately 50 participants.

Samaritan's Feet is a 501(c)(3) humanitarian aid organization that shares a message of hope and love through washing the feet of impoverished children around the world and adorning them with new shoes. There are an estimated 2.2 billion people worldwide living in poverty and more than 1.5 billion who suffer from foot borne diseases. Since its founding by Manny Ohonme in 2003, Samaritan's Feet and its team of ambassadors and partners have blessed more than 6.8 million children in 108 countries and 389 U.S. cities. They also have partnerships with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee).

“We are so grateful to partner with CoSIDA for a third time,” stated Manny Ohonme, founder of Samaritan’s Feet. “We at Samaritan's Feet are looking forward to serving together in Orlando and encouraging those in that community. Thank you CoSIDA for joining us as we make a positive difference together in the lives of many children and families.”
 
CoSIDA volunteers will travel to downtown Orlando on Monday afternoon to Frontline Outreach and provide new shoes to 200 kids.
 
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Samaritan’s Feet once again at the 2019 CoSIDA Convention in Orlando,” said Chris Mitchell, chair of the CoSIDA Goodwill and Wellness Committee, and Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications at Washington University in St. Louis. “We have built a strong partnership with Samaritan’s Feet, and our volunteers are looking forward to the opportunity to give back to the Orlando community.”
 
On-Site Donations Being Accepted 

CoSIDA Convention attendees can also get involved by bringing items to donate to Frontline Outreach. The organization serves and supports urban youth and their families through programs in early childhood education, character development, athletics, health and wellness and family empowerment.

Below is a list of suggested donation items Frontline Outreach is in need of. If you would like to make a donation, but would prefer to ship it to avoid carrying with you, items can be sent directly to the address below. Make sure to include that the donation is in support of the CoSIDA Goodwill & Wellness Community Service Project.

Dwight Mitchell
3000 C.R. Smith Street
Orlando FL 32805
 
Sports related items in need are:
*Footballs
*Football flag belts
*Indoor only Basketballs (Men's & Women's)
*Basketball Nets
*Practice soccer jerseys (Pennies) in various colors
*Signs and sport decorations for lobby
*Exercise bands
*College Tee Shirts
*College Banners
*Goggles and swim caps

Classroom Items in need are:
*Dry Erase Markers
*Back Packs
*Pens
*Personal Organizers
*USB Flash Drives
 
 
Over $21,500 Donated To Local Charities

In the past 10 years at the annual CoSIDA convention, the efforts of the Goodwill & Wellness committee and the CoSIDA membership have raised over $21,500 for local charities including over $14,000 in the past three years with money raised through the CoSIDA/NACDA 5K and community service events. This year's community service project will be the 10th in the last 11 years.
  • 2018 Washington D.C. – $5,379
  • 2017 Orlando – $4,750
  • 2016 Dallas – $4,000
  • 2015 Orlando – $1,565
  • 2014 Orlando – $1,100
  • 2013 Orlando – $1,100
  • 2012 St. Louis –  $1,171
  • 2011 Marco Island – $1,610 (no service project)
  • 2010 San Francisco – $515
  • 2009 San Antonio – $345
TOTAL - $21,535

If you have questions about the Goodwill and Wellness Committee or the community service project please contact Chris Mitchell at mitchell@wustl.edu or call (314) 935-5077.
 
For more information about Samaritan’s Feet, visit samaritansfeet.org. The foundation can also be followed on Facebook, Twitter (@Samaritans_Feet) and Instagram (@samaritans_feet).
 

About
At each CoSIDA Convention, the Goodwill and Wellness Committee organizes a community service project that benefits a charity or non-profit organization in the host city. The service project is open to any CoSIDA and NACDA and Affiliates convention attendees to participate in.
 
In the beginning of this annual tradition the committee also held a donation drive during CoSIDA Convention registration (2010-15) where they would collect donations, such as clothing and toiletries, for the local charity.
 
For more information, contact:
Ryan Davis
Assistant Commissioner for Communications
Missouri Valley Conference
davis@mvc.org
 
 
6172CoSIDA Community Service Projects History

• 2018 – Martha's Table
• 2017 – Frontline Outreach/Samaritan's Feet
• 2016 – Keeper of the Game (Dallas)
• 2015 – Coalition for the Homeless w/Samaritans Feet (Orlando)
• 2014 – Coalition for the Homeless (Orlando) (pages 52-55)
• 2013 – Coalition for the Homeless (Orlando)
• 2012 – St. Patrick Center (St. Louis)
• 2011 – St. Matthew’s House (Marco Island)
• 2010 – St. Anthony Foundation (San Francisco)
• 2009 – San Antonio Food Bank (San Antonio) (pages 18-19)
• Announcement of first service project
 

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