2017 JJIS Day of Service
April 24, 2017 9am-3pm

Dear Families,

On Monday, April 24th, JJIS will be participating in a school wide service day where we will come together as a school community to make a difference for others.  

This day of service sprouted from the incredible projects students created as a result of learning and researching a global topic of interest.  Students sought to share information they learned in a variety of ways in an effort to raise money and awareness to support the causes dear to their hearts.  


Our hope is that students will have an opportunity to learn from each other through the projects they have created to raise awareness and then make a difference right here at JJIS.  

In preparation for this day students are invited to find as many or as few of the following items around their homes to bring in to help a variety of causes.  

  • Using either a gallon bag (blessing bag for the homeless) or a plastic grocery bag (for a homeless mat) students can put the following items:
  • Crayons for cancer
  • 1 canned good for the Colchester Food Bank
  • Pet food for a local pet rescue organization
  • Loose change or small monetary sum for the Haitian Health Foundation/Endangered Animal Fund/other cause
  • 1 card with a positive message for a veteran, senior, local hospital
  • 1 small stuffed animal for a child with cancer or Toys for Tots
  • 1 clothing item to donate to child in our school or other worthy cause
  • 1 item for a blessing bag to give to the homeless (granola bar(s), bottle of water or juice box, fruit container(s), food can with a fliptop)
  • Parent permission to participate in a haircut for Locks of Love (permission slips are available at the Library Media Center)

Please know that this day is a purely voluntary and motivational way to celebrate each other and give back to our community.  We thank you for your time, efforts, and continued support!

Donate 8" of hair

Since Pantene Beautiful Lengths began in July 2006, we’ve received thousands of messages filled with hope and gratitude, and also those of love and of loss. The images and messages show women, children—and even men—with their ponytails in hand, ready to donate them in honor or memory of their loved ones. We love hearing your stories and are truly moved by each and every one—and each and every inch. ​

Donate Supplies

Blessing Bags

Blessing Bags are bags filled with supplies and goodies that will bless the homeless.  The most popular form of Blessing Bags are quart sized ziplock bags with supplies such as protein bars, gum, a roll of quarters, a calling card, etc.  These bags are the perfect size to be passed through the window of your car or stashed in your handbag when you’re visiting an area where the homeless population is more concentrated.

Donate money

It has now been almost four months since Matthew left behind massive and widespread destruction of this region, and we continue to work toward relieving the terrible conditions in which many find themselves.   Due to the incredibly generous donations of so many of our friends, to date, we have been able to accomplished a great deal and for that we thank you.

Donate stuffed animals

Stuffed Animals For Emergencies (SAFE) is a 19-year-old non-profit organization run completely by volunteers (we call them chapter members).  We collect various items such as stuffed animals, books, coloring books, crayons, blankets, children's clothes, and baby-related items to benefit children during emergency situations such as fires, illness, accidents, neglect, abuse, homelessness and even weather emergencies. ​

How donations are used: