Hudson Valley Community College students reach out to help creatures great and small. Founded more than 10 years ago, the Animal Outreach Club at Hudson Valley Community College promotes and fosters animal advocacy through a variety of projects both on and off campus. Most recently, the club raised nearly $600 to assist animals affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The club’s bake sales and next-to-new sales are popular fundraisers. “Empties for Animals” is an ongoing project to collect returnable bottles and cans with proceeds donated to local animal shelters and rescue organizations. Club members also have painted and installed all-weather houses (built by Construction Technology students) at feral cat colonies throughout the region.
As part of its humane education mission, the Animal Outreach Club plans and supports volunteer opportunities, takes field trips, attends workshops and hosts speakers. In October 2017, Jo-Anne McArthur, renowned photographer, animal activist and founder of We Animals, presented a slide lecture on campus with support from the college’s Cultural Affairs Program.
The Animal Outreach Club is a great example of how SUNY students help their furry friends throughout the year.
30 Days of Giving 2017:
- Day 1: Shopping with a Smile
- Day 2: Erie Community College Cook-Off for Kidneys
- Day 3: Stony Brook Medicine Helps in Puerto Rico
- Day 4: A Day of Service at Onondaga CC
- Day 5: New Paltz Students Make a Difference
- Day 6: Buffalo State College Dares to Care
- Day 7: Niagara County CC Students Lend A Hand for Thanksgiving
- Day 8: Old Westbury Helps Haiti
- Day 9: A Day of Service at SUNY Potsdam
- Day 10: Helping Animals at Hudson Valley Community College
- Day 11: FIT Students Help the Homeless
- Day 12: Morrisville Athletes Go Local For Service
- Day 13: SUNY Poly Gives Back Throughout the Region
- Day 14: SUNY Oswego Honors Those Battling Ovarian Cancer
- Day 15: Brockport Students Volunteer at Thanksgiving
- Day 16: SUNY ESF Sends Acorns to Action
- Day 17: Doors Open at the Columbia-Greene Community College Giving Closet
- Day 18: Monroe Community College Helps Walk for Water
- Day 19: SUNY Cortland Supports Crop Hunger Walk
- Day 20: Making Music at Farmingdale State to Help the Hungry
- Day 21: Increasing Food Security at Dutchess Community College
- Day 22: Addressing Food Insecurity On and Around SUNY Geneseo
- Day 23: Westchester Community College Plays the UnHunger Games
- Day 24: Binghamton University Builds University Assisted Community Schools
- Day 25: Mohawk Valley Community College Gives Back To Their Community
- Day 26: SUNY Oneonta Students Help Area Children Learn
- Day 27: Rockland Community College Comes Together to Aid Puerto Rico
- Day 28: Empire State College Donates to Caribbean Relief
- Day 29: Schenectady County Community College Students Provide Support to Foster Families
- Day 30: Raising Guiding Eyes at SUNY Delhi
