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Adopt a Grandparent is a student community service organization of students who volunteer with the elderly, many of whom reside at nursing homes and rehabilitation centers close to Duke University. The mission of AAG is to provide disabled and institutionalized senior citizens with social and emotional support, to foster the formation of positive social relationships between senior citizens and Duke students, and to encourage understanding and appreciation of the senior citizens in our community, especially those who lack social support and financial resources.

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The mission of the organization is to provide resources, education, and real-world consulting opportunities to first-generation, low-income, minority, and women students at Duke University, aiming to create a more inclusive consulting environment and address inequities in professional opportunities. Additionally, the organization seeks to apply consulting skills to support local businesses and nonprofits in Durham, fostering community engagement and real-world impact.

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The American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (ALCSI) is a non-profit organization that is composed of a team of over 70 doctors and students working to increase awareness of lung cancer and lung cancer screening in communities across the country. Our mission is to improve the rate of lung cancer screenings for high-risk patients and reduce the rate of lung cancer through outreach efforts. By working with cities, local and national governments, and other organizations, ALCSI raises awareness for lung cancer and lung cancer screening. High-risk individuals can significantly benefit from lung cancer screening, and ALCSI focuses on promoting screening in this population to save lives.

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Amnesty International's vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights instruments. In pursuit of this vision, Amnesty International's mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of these rights.

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Duke Beyond Borders is a student-led club that advocates for justice for (im)migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in the United States of America.

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The mission of BBBS is to create meaningful one-to-one relationships between Bigs (Duke students) and Littles (children from local elementary schools), allowing the former to serve as role models and a loving older siblings to inspire the latter to reach their full potentials. BBBS at Duke works with the local BBBS of the Triangle to accomplish such a mission through training sessions, monthly personal check-ups, as well as seasonal parties that brings Bigs and Littles together on campus to further develop their relationships.

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The Black Women's Union (BWU) is a student organization whose mission is to establish community among Black women and non-binary students at Duke and to provide opportunities for personal and professional development.

BWU is committed to promoting excellence, inclusivity, and accountability through networking, mentorship, dialogue, and service. With these values, we strive to be a catalyst for individual growth, thus fostering a more enriched community of Black
students at Duke.

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The purpose of this organization is to support the Duke Cancer Institute (DCI) in their effort to fundraise for cancer research, help improve patient care and accelerate the translation of cancer-related discoveries in the lab into better treatment for cancer patients.

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The Duke Body Empowerment Project aims to create a safe space for open conversations about body image and mental health, with the goal of dismantling diet culture in all its forms on Duke's campus and beyond. Not only do we aim to provide a tight-knit community for individuals to share their struggles with food, exercise, and/or self-esteem, we also intend to reach the greater Duke community through our online platform and campus-wide advocacy events.

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The mission of BrainIAC is to foster a multi-disciplinary community of students who will come together to learn, discuss, engage in community outreach, and spread data-based awareness involving brain injuries. BrainIAC members will engage with researchers, patients, caretakers, and doctors in critical discussions, share stories of people impacted by brain injuries, and connect with the broader Durham community in outreach efforts. One of BrainIAC's top priorities is to acknowledge that we don't have all the answers yet, but as a group, we aspire to find them by opening our minds and thinking critically.

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In order to ease the process of dying for both the patient and the family, hospice is an essential component of end-of-life care. Patients are given comfort and medical care during their last days alive, and families are given greater peace and ease while losing their loved one. However, due to the high cost of hospice care, families often lack the means to fulfill their loved one's wishes while paying for the care itself. For instance, when speaking with nurses and the volunteer coordinator at Hock Family Pavilion, it became clear to me that patients in hospice care may ask for specific books to be read to them, a specific meal to be delivered, or a certain product/item. These requests can be costly, and hospice centers like Hock Family Pavilion are not equipped to fulfill these requests. In order to ease the burden of these requests and to increase hospice patients' happiness and wellbeing, Bring Happiness for Hospice will be dedicated to raising funds to fulfill hospice patients' requests while in care. In conjunction with Hock Family Pavilion (and with the potential of partnering with more hospice centers in the near future), funds will be raised and allocated towards this purpose. Additionally, club members will work towards delivering the requests (e.g., physically purchasing and delivering a book, meal, item, or other request).

While this club is dedicating towards increasing happiness amongst people towards the end of their lives, it also recognizes the great stress and burden that weighs on college students. Thus, the fundraising for hospice patients will center around wellness events that are open to all Duke students. With free events ranging from yoga classes (led by yoga instructor-certified Duke students) to painting classes and meditation practices, these events will be dedicated towards providing stress relief for Duke students. Additionally, events will vary from week to week to keep students interested in and excited about attending. Any Duke student will be able to attend these events for free via registration, and donations at these events will be greatly encouraged and promoted. Additionally, Hock Family Pavilion has expressed interest in conducting fundraising events in the broader Durham community in partnership with a sub-committee at their hospice center.

Thus, the overall purpose is to increase the happiness of hospice patients through activities that simultaneously improve Duke students' well-being.

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Bringing Hope to the Family is dedicated to supporting the education of children in the rural village of Kaihura, Uganda by organizing fundraising events and supply drives. We believe that education is the key to unlocking potential and breaking the cycle of poverty.

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Our mission, as Bull City Scholars, is to create a sustainable mentorship and tutoring program centered around educational equity and college access for middle school students in Durham that are actively underserved by Duke's Partnerships for Service. To support an informed framework of service, students may participate in an optional, introductory house course investigating education inequality and pedagogy.

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1. Cards for Humanity aims to host and teach diverse card games from around the world to
connect and engage Duke’s diverse student body with one another and with members of the
Durham community, allowing students to participate in games they already played or learn
new ones while getting to know each other and become better acquainted with Durham.
2. Cards for Humanity aims to organize interactive events at local community centers ranging
from nursing homes and senior centers to hospitals/clinics and high schools, using card
games as a medium to engage and connect with members, including those with dementia and
Alzheimer’s as well as students attending local high schools. Through this, we hope to support
as many individuals as possible in and around Duke and Durham, regardless of age,
education, condition, or language barrier.
3. Cards for Humanity aims to host card game events and tournaments to support charitable
causes, raise awareness for social issues, and contribute to nonprofits both on and off
campus. For instance, we plan on hosting monthly tournaments to support various nonprofits
in and around Durham.

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The mission of CfH @ Duke is to foster a community environment in which all Duke students, regardless of religion, can come together to fight hunger, which is widespread throughout our world. CfH @ Duke seeks to accomplish this goal by making and selling Challah bread on and off campus and using the proceeds to donate money to a global hunger organization and a local hunger organization in Durham.

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CHANCE offers free tutoring services to local Durham students in middle school and high school. The group does this through special pairing of pre-collegiate students having particular academic needs with Duke students who have experience in those academic areas. All student tutors seek to share a knowledge that the tutees will retain long after each session. This knowledge goes beyond simple problems and is targeted towards understanding underlying concepts as much as possible. CHANCE tutors form relationships with tutees. This relationship often fosters a growing passion to learn and eventually the middle school and high school students gain a higher awareness of their scholastic endeavors through our efforts.

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Through this mentorship program, C.E. aims to form a lasting connection among Duke, UNC, and elementary schools across the Durham and Chapel Hill communities. C.E. hopes to help children realize that hopes to help children realize that they are valued and they are the best thing that the world has to offer. C.E. seeks to bolster a child's natural talent of curiosity and inquisitiveness, as well as understanding the developmental milestones of 4th and 5th graders, to promote in children a sense of positive identity, self-determination, empowerment, belief in their future, and prosocial involvement.

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The mission of CPM is to raise awareness of 20th- and 21st-century genocides and mass atrocities in the Duke and Durham communities and to foster a sense of commitment to making "never again" a reality along with this objective.

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Crazies who Care (CWC) is a student led organization which partners with the Emily K Center to serve the Durham community. Students volunteer weekly with the students at the Emily K Center and serve as mentors, tutors, and most importantly friends! Our members have previously served as peer advisers for high school students during high school application cycles, and have provided STEM and humanities tutoring over Zoom during the pandemic. In addition to volunteering, members also work together to organize a fundraiser to raise funds for the Emily K Center and their affiliate programs. As members of CWC, we aim to support the Emily K Center however we can and strive to meet the needs of the students, teachers, and leadership staff .

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MSF-Duke's goal is to create a broad public network of support and advocacy for MSF's work in the field and its educational campaigns. MSF-Duke will help create spaces in which people can learn about, support, and advocate for the work of MSF-USA.

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Members will be exposed to the work that MSF does and will be connected to the national student chapter. This will provide them with the chance to get involved with local and national campaigns and learn about MSF's goals and strategies.

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Duke Adaptive Explorers is a club dedicated to fostering inclusive outdoor experiences for members of the local community with physical and intellectual disabilities. Our goal is to create a supportive environment in which every person, regardless of their abilities, can enjoy the great outdoors and gain a deeper understanding of the natural environment. Through guided nature outings, adaptive equipment, and compassionate companionship, we strive to break down barriers, foster personal growth, and cultivate a sense of belonging and empowerment among participants.

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DAEC’s mission is to educate the Duke student body on HIV/AIDS prevention and
destigmatization, empowering its members to advocate and educate members of both
the Duke and Durham community through our efforts.

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The mission of Duke ASME is to advance, disseminate, and apply mechanical engineering knowledge to benefit the Duke and Durham community while fostering the engineering community on campus. Duke ASME seeks to accomplish this mission by providing internal and external networking opportunities, offering design challenge opportunities, and providing a forum for student professional development beyond the classroom.

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Our mission is to establish a sustainable, small-scale recycling center at Duke University, dedicated to transforming single-use plastics into durable, long-lasting products. We aim to reduce the university's contribution to plastic pollution and serve as an educational resource for the community. Through innovative recycling solutions and interdisciplinary research, we strive to inspire environmental consciousness and drive positive environmental impact.

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Duke Art Service Club unites students in a creative space to craft and donate homemade paintings, canvas outlines, and cards to brighten lives in the local community, at Duke Children’s hospital, hospice centers, nursing homes, and more.

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The mission of BB is to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the Durham area. BB seeks to accomplish this mission by hosting events that seek to build meaningful relationships between Duke students and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Durham area and by having awareness events that raise awareness and inclusion for the disability community.

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The mission of Duke Birding Club is to connect students with nature, fostering an appreciation for avian life around campus and Durham. The DBC will focus on local conservation initiatives and changing behavior to promote a bird-friendly campus and community. The DBC will offer birding excursions, professional guest lectures, research and citizen science opportunities. We will provide a welcoming community that is beginner-friendly and open to all. We believe that birding is for everyone, regardless of background, and will grow an inclusive community.

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The mission of 1oo BM is to serve the Duke and Durham community through service, education, and mentorship, while uniting members of the black community on campus. The organization will seek to accomplish this mission by spearheading community service initiatives, bringing in guest speakers, and providing other educational resources and opportunities to both club members and general members of the Duke community alike. Additionally, the organization will host frequent member meetings, game nights, cookouts, watch parties, and other social events.

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Duke ConnecTech aims to empower and enhance the lives of Durham older adults through accessible digital literacy instruction in collaboration with the Durham Center for Senior Life (DCSL). Through sustained volunteerism, Duke ConnecTech promotes a reciprocal learning partnership. Our digital literacy taskforce is designed for (1) older adults to gain fundamental and advanced digital device skills, (2) students to undertake experiential learning in cultural competency and age-inclusivity practices, and (3) closing the digital literacy gap in Durham.

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