SJDS Gives Back

At SJDS, we believe in the power of giving!

Engaging young students in service projects and encouraging them to give and donate back to the community can have a positive impact on their personal development and the wider community. It can help build empathy, social responsibility, leadership, teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, self-esteem, and confidence.

Here are a few reasons why giving back is important to us:

• Develops empathy and social responsibility: Participating in service projects and giving to the community can help young children develop empathy and social responsibility. Through these experiences, they can learn to understand and appreciate the needs of others and recognize their own ability to make a positive impact in the world.
• Strengthens community ties: When children engage in service projects, they can learn to connect with and appreciate people from different backgrounds and experiences. These experiences can help build a sense of community and belonging, which is especially important for children who may be new to a school or neighborhood.
• Fosters leadership and teamwork skills: Service projects often require leadership and teamwork, which are important skills for children to develop. As they work together on projects, children can learn to delegate tasks, communicate effectively, and support each other to achieve a common goal.
• Encourages creativity and problem-solving: Service projects often require creative thinking and problem-solving skills, which are important skills for children to develop. When children work on projects that require them to think outside the box, they can learn to approach problems in new ways and develop their creativity.
• Builds self-esteem and confidence: When children participate in service projects and give back to the community, they can feel a sense of accomplishment and pride in their work. These experiences can help build self-esteem and confidence, which are important for children as they grow and develop.

Annual Giving Events

Each year, SJDS gives back to the community by hosting food, cold-weather clothing, and toy drives.