| |  | Mission | The W. P. Carey MBA Volunteer Council is a non-profit organization committed to donating time, money, and resources to local and national charitable events. Our goal is to enhance the social awareness of W. P. Carey MBA students, as we become the business leaders of tomorrow. | 
| Activities | The W. P. Carey MBA Volunteer Council does a variety of projects falling into two categories: - Fundraising
- W. P. Carey MBA Casino Night for Kids - At the W. P. Carey Annual Holiday Party, student, faculty, and staff can gamble for raffle tickets for a variety of prizes. In its first year, the Casino Night had over 350 players. All profits go to our local and national charities.
- W. P. Carey MBA Bowling for Charity - Students, faculty, and staff put on their bowling shoes to raise money for our local and national charities.
- W. P. Carey MBA Golf for Charity - Members of the W. P. Carey MBA community get into the holiday spirit each year by making in-kind donations of new toys and food to members of our local community in need.
- Individual Volunteering
There are many ways to volunteer and get involved in activities around the Phoenix metropolitan area. In the past year, the W.P. Carey MBA Volunteer Council has worked with Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, Junior Achievement, and the Make a Wish Foundation. To find other volunteer opportunities in the area, visit www.volunteerphoenix.org.
Upcoming Events | Date: | Description: | Scheduled Volunteer Activities | | | Sunday, September 11, 2005 | Ronald McDonald House Dinner Program | Thursday, November 3, 2005 | Ronald McDonald House Dinner Program | October 2005 | Bowling for Charity, Frontier Lanes, 7300 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | December 17, 2005 | Charity Casino Night | December 2005 | Toy/Food Drive | Additional Volunteer Opportunities | TBA | Tempe Community Action Agency | TBA | Junior Achievement | TBA | Phoenix Children’s Hospital | If you are interested in participating in any of the above events please contact:
Suzanne Fallender or Andrew Tsai |
About Our Charities | 
Ronald McDonald House
A Ronald McDonald House® is a temporary home-away-from-home where the families of children being treated for serious illnesses or trauma reside while the child receives treatment at a nearby hospital or medical center. It is also a place where children who are receiving outpatient treatment are able to spend time with their families in a warm and cheerful environment. Families forced to travel a distance to obtain medical care often find that their day-to-day problems are compounded by lengthy separation from home and friends. In order to be close to their children, they may have to choose between paying for expensive accommodations or sleeping in hospital waiting rooms. At a Ronald McDonald House, the families have a place to rest, away from the atmosphere of a hospital, where they can attempt to lead “normal” lives. Parents are able to share their worries and concerns with other parents who can empathetically understand the emotional strain placed upon them and who can offer each other support during times of crisis.
Tempe Community Action Agency
Tempe Community Action Agency’s (TCAA) mission is to empower Tempe community members to address basic needs to live with dignity, self-reliance, and optimum health with the goal of making Tempe a community in which all members are empowered to determine what they need, to get the essentials of life and to care for themselves. Over the years, TCAA has helped tens of thousands of low income and elderly community members access a wide range of services, including: health services, emergency shelter and assistance with rent & utilities, employment assistance, home delivered meals and nutrition screening. For more information, please see the organization’s website at: http://www.tcaainc.com/Home.htm.
President: Suzanne Fallender
Advisor: Georgia Musgrave |
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