Spreading the Word about Underprivelaged Children

How to ‘Lend a Hand With Libby,’ Miss Auburn...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:45:30 -0400

How to ‘Lend a Hand With Libby,’ Miss Auburn 2012-2013

It seems like volunteering has been in Libby Lukens’ blood since a young age. She volunteered at her church as a youth, went on numerous mission projects, and as a sophomore in high school she actually started a non-profit mission project called Tucker Interfaith Mission Experience (TIME). TIME is a week-long, youth-lead mission to reroof homes in the Tucker, Georgia area. So it came to be a natural transition to college when she started diving into the realm of service at Auburn. The love story with service continued with The Big Event as a wide-eyed freshman absorbing everything she could. From there came Assistant Director of The Big Event the following year as a sophomore and also IMPACT Project Coordinator.

Fast forward to the middle of Libby’s junior year and you will find her shocked and honored when IMPACT nominated her for Miss Auburn. Two interviews, two callouts, four months and lots of planning later she was elected as the 2012-2013 Miss Auburn. Here is Libby’s account of her campaign, ‘Lend a Hand with Libby’ and the experience as a whole.

“What an honor to even be nominated by my friends and then to be elected by the student body. It came as a shock to me that an organization (IMPACT) that has given me so much would choose me to represent them.

Because of my passion for service, it seemed fitting when picking a platform to stay in the realm of service. Not only did I want to promote the opportunities we have for students to volunteer, I wanted to expand our eyes past the Auburn bubble. So many of Lee County students are on free and reduced lunch, showing us how there is a need in this community. And as college students we can fulfill that need with giving our time.

In the past few months of being Miss Auburn one of the points I have been working on is making headway on finding out specific needs of the community, more specifically at the Boykin Center where Joyland Daycare is located. Because there are so many kids in the area surrounding campus that need love I’ve tried to find those opportunities to connect the student body with community and establish a relationship.

So if anyone were to be passionate about helping children I would encourage them to lend a hand with IMPACT projects that go to Joyland Daycare and the Boys and Girls Club, or even volunteer with Auburn City Schools and the Public Library by reading to children. There are so many options and opportunities to fulfill the need of service to families, it is just a matter of getting Auburn University students aware. This next year is going to be really exciting as we start to reveal the vast array of service projects for students and a way to connect this community.”

Tera Stone, vice president of IMPACT, speaks a little on the...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:11:25 -0400

Tera Stone, vice president of IMPACT, speaks a little on the importance of giving back to the Auburn community by volunteering at a local daycare.

The power of volunteering.

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:22:06 -0400

The power of volunteering.

Madison Boyd, a junior in early childhood education, discusses...

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:09:21 -0400

Madison Boyd, a junior in early childhood education, discusses her experience with Project Uplift.

Auburn Student Annalee Gaines volunteers with the Boys and Girls Club

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:54:31 -0400

Auburn Student Annalee Gaines volunteers with the Boys and Girls Club

Auburn Students Give Back to the Community

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:15:00 -0400

Auburn Students Give Back to the Community:

Auburn student Kelsey Ware informs other students about Project Uplift and how they can give back to the community!

Get involved with Best Buddies!!

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:04:32 -0400

Get involved with Best Buddies!!

Auburn Students Spread the Word

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:01:00 -0400

Auburn Students Spread the Word:

Auburn University student, Rebecca Earle, writes on the Auburn University social network about the importance of getting involved with Project Uplift

Sigma Phi Epsilon hosted an event for Project Uplift kids with...

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:55:04 -0400

Sigma Phi Epsilon hosted an event for Project Uplift kids with snow cones and popcorn and invited Auburn Basketball players to come shoot some hoops with them!

Get involved with IMPACT!!

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:50:20 -0400

Get involved with IMPACT!!:

What is IMPACT you ask? According to Auburn’s website, “IMPACT is Auburn University’s central resource for volunteer opportunities and community service in the Auburn community. IMPACT provides students with the opportunity to volunteer throughout the week and special
one-time volunteer opportunities. Students can work around their schedules and select from various volunteer opportunities.” There are many different places to get involved, but places dealing specifically with kids include BigHouse, Storybook Farms, Joyland, Reading is Fundamental, and Boys and Girls Club.

Group members: Brianna Allen, Callie Ward, Abby Allen, Megan...

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:30:00 -0400

Group members: Brianna Allen, Callie Ward, Abby Allen, Megan McCarver, and Alex Holmes. We hope that you like our blog, and that you are inspired to join us in helping underprivileged children in the Auburn area!

Cam Newton with Wrights Mill Elementary School students. He is...

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:29:01 -0400

Cam Newton with Wrights Mill Elementary School students. He is helping the Auburn community, and you should too!

Cam Newton mentors children in the Auburn area. Do you?

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:27:57 -0400

Cam Newton mentors children in the Auburn area. Do you?

goodneighborsusa: Spotlight photo: Students in Chad, Africa...

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:09:36 -0400

goodneighborsusa:

Spotlight photo: Students in Chad, Africa look to our photographer as he snaps a photo of them attending class at a school supported by our organization.

To help send a child to school, check out our child sponsorship program.

Interview with Del Anderson, a sophomore at Auburn University,...

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:04:43 -0400

Interview with Del Anderson, a sophomore at Auburn University, about his involvement with volunteering to help underprivileged children.

goodneighborsusa: Spotlight Photo: Young girls smile for the...

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:59:20 -0400

goodneighborsusa:

Spotlight Photo: Young girls smile for the camera at a school in Afghanistan supported by Good Neighbors. Since 2005, we’ve been supporting girls’ education in the region despite strong opposition from conservatives, who believe girls shouldn’t be attending school.

Interview with Isaiah Trotman, a junior at Auburn University,...

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:51:00 -0400

Interview with Isaiah Trotman, a junior at Auburn University, about his involvement with volunteering to help underprivileged children.

goodneighborsusa: Our field office in the Philippines just sent...

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:05:08 -0400

goodneighborsusa:

Our field office in the Philippines just sent us these adorable photos of students at the Good Neighbors learning center attending their graduation, which took place on March 22. The 102 students are between 5-6 years old and will now start their summer break before returning to school in June. Congrats to them!

Project Uplift at Auburn University Program

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:04:31 -0400

Project Uplift at Auburn University Program

goodneighborsusa: Spotlight Photo: Children study at a school...

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:57:03 -0400

goodneighborsusa:

Spotlight Photo: Children study at a school sponsored by Good Neighbors in Ethiopia. To sponsor a child for $35/month and provide him/her with tuition, school supplies, meals, medical care, and more, visit our child sponsorship page.