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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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Ballet & Books is a national, non-profit organization striving to reduce the literacy gap through the hybrid storytelling of dance and reading. In our extracurricular programming led by college students, we provide 6-9-year-olds with an opportunity to improve their literacy skills through a combination of dance instruction and dialogic reading. The chapter at Duke University aims to provide this programming for children in the Duke/Durham community.

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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 purpose of this organization is to connect the Black male undergraduates of Duke University, and to provide these students with academic and career resources and social advice. BMU will strive to make Black male undergraduates more active members in the Duke University Community. Additionally, BMU is dedicated to working with the Duke University Admissions Office to further attract and enroll Black male high school students to Duke.

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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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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 of its forms within 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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The mission of Bull City Scholars is to create a sustainable mentorship and tutoring program focused on college access for Durham middle school students that are currently not served by Duke's Partnerships for Service. In order to support an informed model 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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The Community Empowerment Fund (CEF) is a non-profit organization with offices in the Durham and Orange Counties of North Carolina. CEF's mission is to cultivate opportunities, assets, and communities that sustain transitions out of homelessness and poverty. Founded in 2009, CEF provides person-centered support, financial education, and asset-building tools to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Our approach combines person-centered support with financial services that pursue equity to reduce the racial wealth gap. CEF Members receive sustained one-on-one support from volunteer Advocates (largely Duke students), trained in racial equity and trauma-informed care, to help achieve their chosen goals. Working with Advocates, Members secure housing, gain employment, and build savings to increase assets and sustain transitions out of poverty.

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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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To raise funds and awareness for non-profit hospitals in African countries.

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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 DASL is to provide free, on-campus American Sign Language instruction for club members. DASL seeks to accomplish this mission by securing University funding, hiring an instructor, and holding biweekly group lessons on campus. DASL will also host group meetings and service events.

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Providing underserved students in the Research Triangle area the benefits of competitive debate and enriching the broader debate community through their participation.

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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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Duke Engineers for International Development (DEID) is an organization that supports high-impact engineering projects around the world by combining community-driven ideas with student design. DEID partners with under-served communities on cost-efficient and sustainable projects aimed at improving the standard of living of numerous individuals. Students gain real-world experience working on projects in a wide range of engineering disciplines that promote a sense of international responsibility.

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Duke EyeServe's mission is to be a service-based organization focused on supporting those affected by low vision or blindness via fundraising, volunteering, and educational initiatives. Duke EyeServe strives to be a leader in the community and donate funds raised to non-profits that provide assistance or support to those with low vision or blindness. Duke EyeServe seeks to host these initiatives, either on- or off-campus, itself or in conjunction with other organizations to educate and assist members of the community with low vision or blindness. Duke EyeServe is also focused on educating the community on Ophthalmology and low vision related issues and on connecting dedicated undergraduates to research labs.

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The Duke Gender Minority Machinist Coalition strives to uplift women and gender minority students in reaching their fabrication goals. It is founded on the belief that anyone can be a maker. Duke GMMC reinforces engineering adeptness for all students through hands-on, individualized learning of common fabrication principles including: manual and CNC (computer numerical control) machining, hand tools, and DFM (design-for-manufacturing).

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Duke Global Medical Brigades seeks to highlight the importance of sustainable global
engagement and volunteering through a medical context. We aim to foster this mission through embarking on brigades across the world where members witness how cultural and global differences shape healthcare.

Brigades are powerful. Through this firsthand experience, members gain an understanding of sustainable medical work and how communities can be empowered to grow for themselves.

Guided by the Global Brigades' Holistic Model, we seek to mirror these themes in global health and community involvement through volunteer opportunities and speaker events on campus. Brigades serve as the starting point of our mission and further inspire our engagement in the Durham community.

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Duke University is a chapter of Global Public Health Brigades, an international movement of university students working to improve health conditions in the developing world. Through an evidence-based model, we work alongside local community members to build projects that tangibly improve lives in Honduras, Nicaragua and Ghana. Volunteers work with local masons and families to build eco-stoves, latrines, concrete floors, showers, and/or water storage units. To ensure long-term sustainability and maintenance, the Public Health program team trains and empowers local community leaders in the formation of a Basic Sanitation Committee. The Basic Sanitation Committee is responsible for carrying out in-home assessments and monitoring the status of the projects. nnIn conjunction with our Public Health Program, Global Brigades also supports communities with healthcare, economic development and clean water projects, and uniquely implements these programs in a holistic model to meet a community's health and economic goals. Our model systematically builds community ownership and collaboratively executes programs with the end goal of sustainably evolving to a relationship of impact monitoring.

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Duke Hearts for Hope (H4H) serves to provide Duke students with a unique volunteering experience. Its mission aims to enlighten and impassion students that volunteer their help and skills for a greater cause. Furthermore, it works to help the homeless community in Durham by providing free blood pressure screenings and creating caring interactions between volunteers, homeless individuals, and all of those in the community. Hearts for the Homeless plans to work with other non-profit organizations, veterans' organizations, health care clinics, and medical professionals to enhance the effectiveness of this registered student organization. This organization aspires to help shape and mold the minds of our members into knowledgeable, compassionate leaders.

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H4H members are given a unique opportunity to serve Durham's most vulnerable population. We provide health education and advocacy for the homeless in Durham. Volunteers have the opportunity to gain clinical volunteering hours in addition to the benefits of service.

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We are an undergraduate student organization aiming to serve populations living with chronic neurological conditions with a special emphasis on dementia.

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Duke HAND seeks to provide our members with the real-world experience of end of life care through volunteering with multiple dementia care partners in the Durham community. We also intend to start a conversation among our members about the existing attitudes of death and dying, and the treatment of seniors and those with neurological disorders.

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The mission of DIIG is to educate students on the intersection between business and impact.

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Our mission is to create a space where students interested in the field of education can learn from and form relationships with other students also interested in education.

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To cultivate a productive and inclusive Duke Jewish community by enriching our social, cultural, and religious environment through education, programming, and representation at Duke University and in the surrounding community.
In addition, to advocate for the rights and needs of Jewish students at Duke University.

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The mission of DJP is to serve local justice-involved youth and adults through service, advocacy, and education. DJP will seek to accomplish this mission through holding at least bi-weekly meetings, educational training, service events, and government engagement.

Educational training will include hosting guest speakers who are experts on the criminal justice system as well as training for rehabilitation programs.

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- Fundraising for phone calls, food, and toiletries,
- Pen pals and book exchanges for intellectual stimulation,
- Working with local nonprofits, and
- Re-entry and rehabilitation training, including GED tutoring.

Government engagement efforts will be conducted by working with local and state government and Duke's government relations team. DJP will use this engagement to lobby for laws which will decrease mass incarceration and mitigate its effects.

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Duke LEGO Club is dedicated to using the commonly known building blocks, LEGO, to build community among a diverse set of Duke students, as well as build community in the local area through volunteer work.

Classes can be stressful at times, so finding ways to unwind and connect with new people is essential to maintain mental health, and what better way to build connections with others than building connections between building blocks! By hosting events such as creative building events, or friendly competitions, DLC aims to provide a creative outlet and some friendly competition all while making new friends.

In addition, LEGO has the amazing ability to uplift everyone, thus Duke students can make an impact on people who are struggling by sharing the experience of building LEGO. By connecting with a local children’s hospital or orphanage, students can be paired up with a child and build a LEGO set together, not only sharing a fun, memorable experience, but also providing a memoir in the form of what is created.

Ultimately, by using LEGO, we can create connections and memories in a unique and special way. Together, we can build a greater Duke community, block by block.

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Magical Moments Foundation is a wish-granting organization for children with craniofacial disorders. We work to make a difference in these children’s lives, spread awareness of the lifelong harm caused by appearance-related stigma, and promote acceptance of facial diversity.

Children with facial differences often endure the pain of teasing, bullying, and isolation— pain that can leave emotional scars that last a lifetime. Children that face the world with a difference also endure the challenge of a more silent, but just as damaging, form of stigma: that of unconscious bias. And so, many children with differences grow up in a world that tells them that their dreams must be smaller than those of their peers.

Magical Moments is working to change all of that. We create magical experiences that restore hope and provide comfort, inspiration, and encouragement to children with facial differences that are the result of genetic disorders, congenital anomalies, cancer treatment, severe trauma and burns. We help children understand that they are not at all limited by their appearance, but only by the size of their dreams! Through the magical moments that we create, we not only make a difference in children’s lives, but we also promote awareness of the lifelong harm caused by appearance-related stigma and create more widespread acceptance of facial diversity within our communities.

With your help, we can grant wishes that teach children with facial differences to believe in themselves while teaching the world to see and celebrate the beauty in every child!

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The mission of the Duke NAACP is to promote the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination at Duke University, within the Durham community, and beyond.

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To develop future officers morally, mentally, and physically and to instill in them the highest ideals of duty, loyalty, and the core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment in order to commission college graduates as naval officers who possess a basic professional background, are motivated towards careers in the Naval Service, and have a potential for future development in mind and character so as to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship, and government.

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The mission of NMDP is to aid people whose lives have been affected by blood cancer. NMDP's goals are to recruit committed potential bone marrow donors to the national registry, to raise more awareness in the community about blood cancer and the importance of marrow donation, and to generate funding to aid in the mission to save lives. NMDP will fulfill these goals by holding fundraising campaigns, bone marrow registry drives, and various other volunteering events.

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The purpose of this organization will be to spread awareness on the prevalence of cleft lip and cleft palate and their impact in the Durham area, while fundraising and aiding the nonprofit organization (Operation Smile) directly, as well as working with the Duke Cleft and Craniofacial Center nonprofit Smile Together.

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DOPE is dedicated to collaborating with local health services, academic institutions, and community partners to develop comprehensive harm reduction strategies. We believe that by promoting harm reduction, destigmatizing help-seeking behavior, and offering nonjudgmental assistance, we can create an environment where individuals feel supported in their journey towards well-being and recovery.

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Our Mission is to foster an active and welcoming community for Filipino students and those interested in Filipino culture on Duke's campus through social, culinary, and educational programming.

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dPS strives to support a student body that is committed to ethical service, meaningful engagement, and social justice.

We define these as follows:
Ethical service entails a respect for diversity, an emphasis on reflection, evaluation, and humility, the practice of reciprocity, and a substantive understanding of structural forces that ask why social problems both exist and persist.
Meaningful engagement includes respect for community needs and service of those needs in a manner that is sustainable. Inclusion, representation, and transparency are crucial principles of meaningful engagement.
A commitment to social justice means fierce advocacy for equal opportunity, safety, and well-being, of all members of society, and especially those communities marginalized by race, gender, sexual orientation and presentation, geography, socio-economic status, ability, or religion.

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The mission of PAWS is to actively volunteer for, advocate, and promote domestic animal rights and care in the Durham community, including at Duke University. PAWS will accomplish its mission by developing a driven and dedicated service-oriented membership that will frequently volunteer for the Animal Protection Society (APS) of Durham, the Orange County shelter, and the Independent Animal Rescue (IAR) of Durham, sponsor domestic animal events, fundraise for betterment in domestic animal rights, and create awareness of crucial information for current and potential pet owners.

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Duke PorColombia seeks to unite students of Colombian heritage and students interested in learning about Colombia. Through various social, cultural, and philanthropic events and initiatives, our goal is to build, support and represent the Colombian student community at Duke University.

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QuestBridge (QB) is a nationally renowned scholarship organization with 40 chapters at many of the nation's most prestigious universities (i.e. Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania, MIT, Princeton, Columbia University etc.). Duke began accepting QuestBridge students in 2017 and is accepting more than 30 QuestBridge students every year. The Duke QuestBridge Chapter
aspires to create a welcoming community for any QuestBridge scholars at Duke and its advocates. Duke QB will also play a vital role to the QB Scholars Program by providing mentoring services and college-counseling for current and prospective students involved with QB at Duke. Foreseeable future events include a National QuestBridge Day event, Resume Building events, Getting
Involved with Durham outings, QB Alumni networking workshops, and Mentor/Mentee workshops.

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We are not selective. Any member that supports our goals can join our organization. However, our
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The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Specifically, our club strives to aid our community by donating and helping acquire blood donations to help those in need.

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Remote Area Medical (RAM) is a national nonprofit that provides free popup medical/dental clinics in underserved communities. The Duke chapter of Remote Area Medical will support RAM using a three-pronged approach encompassing service, education, and advocacy.

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The Duke Robotics Club is a student-run organization in Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering. Our mission is to provide Duke undergraduate and graduate students a place to pursue their interest in robotics by working on high-impact, large-scale robotics projects and competitions, primarily in the realm of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). These projects allow our talented students to hone their skills and demonstrate the strength of Duke Engineering.

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The mission of Duke University Science Olympiad is to bridge the Duke-Durham gap by promoting Duke student involvement in Science Olympiad in the local Durham area and nationally in the United States through mentorship. DUSO seeks to accomplish this mission by hosting an elementary Division A tournament every spring, hosting a national middle school Division B and high school Division C invitation every fall or spring, and developing an outreach program for local elementary and middle schools to encourage interest in STEM activities.

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We are a movement of Christian students that helps global neighbors overcome poverty and flourish in their communities. We fundraise for trustworthy charities, advocate for restorative justice, and build kingdom-minded community on Duke's campus.

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The Duke Student Collaborative on Health Policy will serve as a setting for Duke students to engage with pertinent questions rooted at the core of key health policy issues. By engaging with the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy, this organization will allow students to gain a multidisciplinary perspective on the realm of health policy through research collaborations, community engagement initiatives, seminars, symposia, professional networking, and other events. Ultimately, this organization will strive to create a more informed undergraduate student body by fostering learning, exploration, and involvement with health policy topics.

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To increase awareness and advocacy of rare cancers in the Duke community, led by students. This group will be hosting Rare Disease Day on February 28th, to connect students with researchers, patients, and advocates for rare cancers. This group will also create community for students experiencing, whether themselves or family and friends, a rare cancer diagnosis.

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Duke Students for Gun Safety exists to create a space on campus for Duke students to get involved in gun violence prevention work through advocacy, education, and roundtable conversations. We aim to be an organization open to students of all different beliefs and values, coming together to advocate for a safer world.

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The mission of Duke SJP is to advocate for an end to the occupation of Palestine by the nation of Israel. Duke SJP seeks to accomplish this mission by educating the Duke and Durham communities about what occupation is and by promoting activism in favor of an end to the occupation.

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The mission of Duke Students for Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (DS4TRHT) is to foster a student community of practice focused on dismantling deeply rooted beliefs in racial hierarchies and their individual, interpersonal, and institutional impacts at Duke, Durham, and beyond. Guided by the Truth, Racial Healing, & Transformation (TRHT) Framework, we will work in partnership with the Duke TRHT Center team to enlarge the circles of student engagement with the center’s work and the national TRHT movement.
Our activities include but are not limited to:
- Interactive workshops on the TRHT Framework, which is a national and comprehensive process to plan for and bring about transformational and sustainable change. The framework seeks to uncover and eliminate the deeply held and often unconscious belief in a hierarchy of human value, thereby addressing the causes and consequences of racism.
- Interdisciplinary collaborations: artistic creations, research, and other projects to deepen understanding of the TRHT Framework and its applications.
- Opportunities to participate in intergenerational Rx Racial Healing® Circles (RxRHCs) with the Duke TRHT Center
- Ongoing training for students as RxRHC co-facilitators
- Educational trips to historical and cultural sites in Durham e.g., the Stagville Plantation, the Museum of Durham History, and the City of Durham Public Art Program as well as to community organizations e.g., El Centro Hispano, Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, and World Relief of Durham, followed by reflective discussions.

Our work aims to deepen understandings of the interconnected histories of Duke and Durham and to build relationships between Duke students and the broader intergenerational Durham community. Through education, engagement, and research, we seek to cultivate TRHT student leaders at Duke and as part of the national TRHT movement.

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Duke Sustainable Athletics Group aims to alight Duke Athletics with the Duke University Climate Commitment. By uniting students, staff, resources, and education, we hope to harness the influence of sports on the community for positive change. Duke Sustainable Athletics Group serves to champion sustainability in three key ways:

1)Designing and implementing sustainable projects within the Athletics Department and across campus.

2)Promoting sustainable practices amongst students, athletes, fans, and the broader Duke community.

3) Inspiring and connecting environmentally-engaged students across campus to create change and provide invaluable connections in the sustainability world through networking and partnerships.

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We are dedicated to educating, inspiring, and mobilizing the Duke community to support the principles and vital work of the United Nations and its agencies. We aim to foster partnership and service within both the campus and Durham communities by hosting events aimed at localizing the Sustainable Development Goals. This organization will serve as a connection to the broader United Nations Association network, providing students the opportunity to network with professionals in UN agencies, explore and refine their career interests, and access exclusive UN events and conferences.

*Note: first sentence of mission statement is adapted from the UNA website.

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Duke JStreet U is committed to creating inclusive conversations on Duke's campus surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We support the Jewish & Palestinian peoples' right to self-determination and the Palestinian people's right to live free from the systemic injustice of occupation. We believe that patriotism for Israel comes best in the form of healthy criticism when criticism is due, especially when human rights are in question. Our goal as an organization on this campus is to enrich the conversation about Israel and Palestine so that students from different backgrounds feel that their opinion is valued and heard.

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The mission of DGV is to provide GED tutoring to underprivileged and marginalized groups in Durham. DGV seeks to accomplish this mission by weekly tutoring at the Durham Tech center in conjunction with Durham Literacy.

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Durham AIM’s mission is grounded in the belief that every student, regardless of background, deserves the opportunity to pursue higher education and realize their full potential. Working in partnership with Duke College Advising Corps, our goal is to provide comprehensive 1-on-1 college admissions advisory services to Durham high school students. Given the complexity of the college application process, particularly for students coming from underprivileged backgrounds, Durham AIM seeks to bridge gaps in knowledge through providing support and mentorship. Undergraduate students at Duke possess a wealth of information regarding success in high school, extracurricular opportunities, and the college application process through their own recent experiences. We aim to encourage membership among all undergraduate students regardless of year, background, program of study, or post-graduation aspirations in order to provide our mentees advisors in any area they express interest in. Following rigorous training by our organization and our partners, undergraduate volunteers will serve as individual mentors to a small number of high school students. Mentors will meet with each mentee twice a month to offer tailored advice that addresses the mentee’s aspirations and circumstances. Our holistic approach aims not only to guide students through the mechanics of college applications but also to instill a sense of possibility, ambition, and belonging in the higher education landscape. We hope to foster longevity in our partnerships by preserving successful mentor-mentee pairs over multiple semesters or even years, providing the mentor a fulfilling service experience through their undergraduate career and providing the mentee consistent support through their high school career.

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Durham Community IncubatorÔÇÖs mission is to support community-building in Durham and to provide entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds with access to capital through a micro-granting dinner.

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The Early Childhood Health Organization will bring together Duke students of diverse disciplines with a shared interest in supporting holistic and comprehensive care for children and families in the Durham area. We will achieve this goal through two focus points: 1) pediatric patients in hospitals, and 2) children and families in the Durham community. Through volunteering, interdisciplinary projects, and mutual partnerships with community organizations, we will provide resources to relieve the chronic stressors that children and families often face in hospitals and the broader community. Ultimately, this is essential to the social, emotional, and physical development of children and will provide a solid foundation to build resilience for improved long-term health outcomes. Furthermore, by working directly with the community, we will echo family voices to promote holistic well-being of children while inspiring undergraduates to engage in thoughtful, compassionate, and interdisciplinary work in community health.

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echo-Reverb exists as a co-working space for teens to conceive, develop, and launch new ventures.

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Effective Altruism is a growing social movement that combines both the heart and the head: compassion guided by data and reason. It's about dedicating a significant part of one's life to improving the world and rigorously asking the question, "Of all the possible ways to make a difference, how can I make the greatest difference?" Effective Altruism: Duke aims use this framework to provide students on Duke's campus with the tools to evaluate charities and career paths to figure out where they can do the most good.

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Duke eNable is a student run organization that aims to connect people in the Durham area with 3D printed adaptive devices, free of cost. By conducting user-driven research and development projects, and by forging partnerships with prosthetics organizations both locally and globally, we hope to push the boundaries of 3D printed adaptive solutions to enable limb-different individuals with the devices we design and print.

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The mission of EnsHip is to partake in the performing of chamber music at non-Duke affiliated medical facilities.

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This club seeks to compete in the College Fed Challenge (the “Challenge”) hosted by the Federal Reserve System in the fall. Throughout the year, the Organization will host training meetings on how the Federal Reserve operates, macroeconomics, and current American economic policy. In the Spring semester, the Organization will form into smaller, specialized teams that each focus on a particular element of how the Federal Reserve analyzes the economy. Within these teams, club members will continue to monitor the economy throughout the summer. In the fall, these specialized groups will work together to create a comprehensive presentation on the economy to present at the Challenge.

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As Duke students, we are empowered with our education and our mission is to give back to the Durham underserved community. Our goal is to open up doors to members of Durham public high schools by teaching finance and investing fundamentals over an 8 week period. First Generation Investors (FGI) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. We partner with them to provide curated educational materials and also give students a chance to create their own unique $100 portfolio at the end of the program. Further, this is an opportunity for our members to solidify their understanding of finance and develop teaching skills.

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Flowers for the Future's mission is to employ 21st-century technology to bridge the gender-based gap in education. This manifests through using Zoom and asynchronous online means to teach girls at a clandestine learning center in Kabul, Afghanistan who are unable to receive a formal education under the Taliban. We teach lessons in STEM, English, and the humanities to help continue their education, as well as share art, creative writing, and aspects of our respective cultures to build community beyond academics. We also fundraise to support the donation of laptops, tablets, and Wi-fi packs for the girls at the learning center who do not have existing access to the Internet.

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GANO's mission is to provide provide free, accessible, and high quality English tutoring to the Hispanic community in the Raleigh-Durham area.

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The mission of Duke Global Health Major's Union is to bring students interested in Global Health together, present a forum for communication between the Duke Global Health Institute and undergraduate students studying Global Health, and provide resources and mentorship to students interested in Global Health at Duke and as a career.

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The mission of GlobeMed at Duke is to strengthen the movement for global health equity on campus, in the Durham community, and in the international community.

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We are Harmonies for Health, a student organization at Duke University committed to bringing empathy and kindness to the local healthcare community through musical volunteering.

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HAFA aims to…
1. empower older adults to actively and independently manage their health through health education programs at community centers and living facilities.
2. foster greater awareness and understanding of healthy aging among the Duke community through civil discussions and reflections.
3. enhance community outreach by creating a digital tool to help older adults find personalized healthcare services.

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The purpose of this club is to:
• Offer veterans a space to engage in physical activity through basketball while fostering camaraderie, improving mental health, and providing enjoyment
• Facilitate connections between veterans and college students, fostering mentorship and the sharing of experiences and wisdom
• Create a welcoming environment for veterans to build friendship and destress while enjoying friendly competition
• Promote community involvement by giving students a chance to volunteer and show appreciation for veterans while showcasing their passions
• Organize blood drives, fundraising events, and job-related networking and career fairs to support charitable veterans’ foundations and improve the well-being of veterans in the Durham area
• Spread awareness of veteran-related issues by providing opportunities for students and veterans to collaborate on meaningful service projects

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Humans of Duke is a media organization based on the Instagram account, Humans of New York @humansofny. Our mission is to promote respect and empathy for all people, no matter their identifiers, by telling their individual stories. We conduct interviews with various people on campus, take their picture, and post them on our Instagram page, all with the interviewee's consent. We are focused on amplifying POC and minority voices, as well as those of Duke's staff. We hope to tell meaningful stories to inspire our readers to get to know people more deeply, because everyone has a fascinating story about them you wouldn't expect.

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The mission of The Huntsman Cancer Foundation Club (HCF) shall be to support the Huntsman Cancer Foundation through on-campus outreach and philanthropic events. The HCF Club will provide a motivated community in support of the Foundation's goal of guaranteeing the future of cutting-edge research at Huntsman Cancer Institute.

The Huntsman Cancer Foundation Club will seek to accomplish this mission by holding monthly general body meetings, philanthropic events and fundraisers on-campus, informative events about cancer and the Huntsman Cancer Institute, and opportunities to connect with the broader Duke community.

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IfYoureReadingThis at Duke is committed to building a university-wide support network for students who struggle with mental illness. IfYoureReadingThis at Duke aims to build said network by increasing awareness of mental illness among all members of the Duke community through written expression, increasing acceptance of mental illness among all members of the Duke community, promoting education regarding mental illness and how to support those who deal with mental illness in a helpful and safe manner, providing an additional mental health resource to help individuals build support networks outside of professional help and counseling, and encouraging students and members to show compassion and understanding regarding mental illness.

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To promote Tikkun Olam and a culture of service focused on connecting the Duke Jewish community to meaningful volunteer opportunities with the Durham Jewish community and beyond. We work with both local Jewish organizations as well as international ones in order to maximize our philanthropic impact, working to support causes that emphasize and practice Jewish values.

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Kidz Vote's mission is to create educational content for Durham schools to educate students about voting rights and the history of voter suppression in Durham, as well as to educate them on voting rights around the world.

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The mission of Leaders UNITE is to break stereotypes associated with the way that leadership is manifested and taught in classroom settings for elementary school students, middle school students, high school students, and up through college students. Leaders UNITE seeks to accomplish this mission by two paths: on campus and off campus. On campus, the club aims to hold discussions and hands-on activities that focus on way to improve the way that leadership is incorporated into classroom activities. These discussions and activities will highlight individual strengths as leaders and work to determine how administration and teaching curriculum at the university level can still benefit from incorporating leadership opportunities. Off campus, the club members aim to serve as volunteers in the greater community. The students will volunteer with elementary, middle, and high school students to lead hands-on activities designed for the younger age groups and discussions and how students can act as leaders in their communities. The club will also keep in touch with other branches of Leaders UNITE across the state through the website.

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The mission of LiNK is to support and advocate human rights for North Koreans and North Korean refugees through raising awareness on issues pertaining to North Korea and its political, social, and economic implications for international relations and fostering better understanding of North Korea and North Korean refugees through community interaction and dialogue.

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Our student organization at Duke is dedicated to supporting the mission of LiveGlobally, a nonprofit organization which works with the Ingrid School to provide education and two daily meals to children in the Matopeni Slum near Nairobi, Kenya. By partnering with LiveGlobally, we aim to provide consistent student-led administrative, organizational, and mobilization support to advance its initiatives, such as improving access to education and fostering community empowerment. Through ethical engagement and a commitment to sustainability, we strive to build a network of students who collaborate to address systemic inequities and create lasting, community-driven solutions. Our work focuses on amplifying local leadership and ensuring long-term impact in vulnerable communities internationally.

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MEDLIFE stands for Medicine, Education, and Development for Low-Income families
Everywhere. Our mission is to help families achieve greater freedom from the constraints of
poverty, empowering them to live healthier lives. Our patients did not choose to be poor, but
they have chosen to strive towards a better life; MEDLIFE stands beside them in this pursuit.
We aim to achieve this goal by partnering with motivated individuals in poor
communities working to improve their access to MEDs: Medicine, Education, and
Community Development. MEDLIFE believes access to quality healthcare is a basic human
right. To this end, we commit our time, resources, and knowledge to bring Medicine,
Education, and Development to Low Income Families everywhere.

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Miracle at Duke is a year-round philanthropic movement to benefit Duke Children's Hospital! Our mission is simple -- to make miracles and fundraise for the kids at Duke Children's by putting on events and engaging students across Duke's campus. Students work with hospital & Children's Miracle Network staff to make sure their efforts are as successful as possible, while providing invaluable experience that will prepare you for your future careers. The money we raise helps fund essential research, equipment, and education for the patients. For The Kids. Always.

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The Music & Memory Chapter at Duke University (Duke M&M) is an undergraduate organization that aims to provide students the opportunity to engage with residents of local nursing homes living with Alzheimer's and other related neurodegenerative diseases through musical intervention. Duke M&M seeks to provide students with real-world experience in end-of-life and/or long-term care with partnered nursing homes located around the Durham area.

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Duke NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) seeks to provide a community space to engage in peer support, discussion, advocacy, education, and public awareness so that individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

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The New Neighbors Project aims to forge meaningful connections between local newcomer families—refugees, immigrants, and others—and the Duke community. Through the program, each Duke student is paired with a newcomer child to cultivate strong relationships and promote college readiness through personalized, one-on-one weekly sessions.

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Our Urban Future is Duke University’s undergraduate urban studies club. We are a venue for academic engagement, pre-professional development, and activism promoting sustainable and equitable urbanism. Our core values of inclusion, community, social justice, and learning guide our events and programming both on and off campus.

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The mission of Pancakes for Parkinson's is to spread awareness about Parkinson's disease and to raise money to support The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. The goal of The Michael J. Fox Foundation is to find a cure for Parkinson's disease. P4P seeks to accomplish this mission by hosting a fundraising event each spring on the quad.

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The mission of PIH Engage is to support the global health nonprofit Partners in Health as part of a national network and grassroots organization. PIH Engage seeks to accomplish this mission through fundraising, advocacy for global health policy/funding, and education of various health concerns around the world.

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The mission of PPGAD is to organize public events, educate, support local Planned Parenthood health centers, and mobilize students and other young people to speak out for reproductive rights and access to reproductive health services.

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Pocket Musician aims to engage, interact, and cultivate relationships with seniors at senior homes throughout the US through both live video conferences and specially catered recorded musical performances.

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PERIOD. strives to eradicate period poverty and stigma through service, education, and advocacy. Through the distribution of menstrual products and championing of menstrual equity in policy, PERIOD. aims to center those disproportionately affected by period poverty and support local efforts for menstrual equity.

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The mission of Project HEAL is to implement and conduct service projects in Latin America and Durham with the goal of reducing global health disparities, particularly those of child and maternal health, through education and empowerment. We value sustainable development and preventative measures that aim to improve community health and help bridge the gap between Duke and Durham. Members of Project HEAL will collaborate with other student groups and community partners to coordinate effective health education projects in Honduras and in Durham. In the future, we hope that our health education and capacity-training efforts can be sustainable within the communities that we serve.

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Project Pearls aims to bring together Duke students to create Math, English, and Science worksheets for underprivileged students in India and Nepal. Our flexible approach allows students to contribute at their own pace, while we convene monthly to share progress, collectively edit worksheets, and build a global community of learners. Our ultimate goal is to provide valuable resources that empower underserved students and work to bridge educational disparities.

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Project Tadpole strives to increase the accessibility of adaptive toys for children with disabilities through engineering and outreach.

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Affiliated with RIP Medical Debt- an NYS Chartered 501(c)(3) nonprofit- the mission of our club is to end medical debt in North Carolina, spread awareness of the effects of medical debt, and create community outreach programs that engage Duke students with local community members and medical policy leaders.

RIP Medical Debt, the nonprofit, empowers donors to forgive billions in oppressive medical debt; every dollar donated forgives one hundred dollars of medical debt. RIP uses precise data analytics to pinpoint the medical debt portfolios of those most in need of reliefÔÇöhouseholds that are: below 4x the federal poverty level or have debts that are 5 percent or more of their annual income. Using funds from local charity campaigns, RIP purchases these oppressive debts at significantly reduced rates. Once RIP Medical buys the debt, RIP eliminates it rather than collecting on it; no strings attached. After abolishing a debt, RIP sends out notices to the benefiting families and helps these recipients repair their credit reports, renewing their access to opportunities and resources that will allow them to rebuild.

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1. Run an annual charity campaign through RIP Medical Debt that will target debt relief in North Carolina
2. Spread awareness of how unpaid medical bills affect the emotional, mental, and economic well-being
3. Educate and spread awareness of how the financial healthcare system works in the United States
4. Engage with the local Durham community leaders and residents to help support access to financial assistance programs through RIP Medical Debt resources

While many Duke students are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare either as a clinician or a policy member, awareness of the pervasive issue of medical debt is seldom discussed or taught. As such, RipMD would have an important role in educating the Duke student body about medical debt, as well as giving Duke students the opportunity to give back to the Durham community.

The debt relief we will provide would reduce mental and financial distress for potentially thousands of North Carolina residents. Medical debt is pervasive, burdening millions of people nationwide. The emotional weight and toxicity of unpaid medical bills affect peopleÔÇÖs mental health and economic well-being. Studies show that people forgo or delay care due to fear of medical bills. Despite the widespread prevalence of medical debt, it does not affect people equally, specifically, medical debt disproportionately affects minority and disadvantaged households. As such the pervasiveness of medical debts is not only an accessibility issue, but also a racial justice issue. Medical debt shifts the trajectory of peopleÔÇÖs lives, and RIP Medical Debt Duke will be committed to relieving debt now and also addressing the root causes of medical debt, mitigating its lasting harm. Through our work, we aim to spur change by elevating the experiences of people saddled with medical debt and engaging in conversations about how to make our nationÔÇÖs healthcare financing system more equitable and affordable.

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The mission of Duke RCUC is to assist in the operations of Root Causes, a community organization
based in the Duke University School of Medicine that is focused on alleviating disparities caused by
the social determinants of health in the greater Durham area. Specifically, members will have the
opportunity to work with the various components of Root Causes addressing different social
determinants of health, including, but not limited to, the Fresh Produce Program, Healthy STEPS,
Project FEED, and WellNest. Through this organization, members will have the opportunity to interact
with Durham residents and engage in educational and research opportunities.

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Runway of Dreams at Duke will provide an interdisciplinary space to empower people with disabilities on the runway and to advance the future of adaptive design and innovation through a variety of design workshops, fundraising events, and runway shows.

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The Afro-Latino Student Organization at Duke University is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and vibrant community that celebrates and educates about the diverse and rich cultural tapestry of Afro-Latinx experiences. We strive to create a welcoming space for all individuals, regardless of background, to come together and learn about the shared histories, triumphs, and challenges of Afro-Latines.
Our mission is to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of Afro-Latinx cultures, histories, and contributions within and beyond the Duke University community. Through engaging events, discussions, cultural showcases, and collaborative initiatives, we aim to challenge stereotypes, encourage dialogue, and celebrate the unique identities that make up the Afro-Latinx diaspora.
We stand committed to promoting social justice, equity, and allyship. By fostering connections between students, faculty, and the broader community, we aspire to create a platform for advocacy and empowerment. Our organization strives to inspire individuals to be agents of change, promoting a world that values diversity, inclusivity, and the interconnectedness of all people.
Join us in this journey of enlightenment, compassion, and unity as we amplify the Afro-Latino voice and work together to build a more inclusive and understanding society.

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SHAPE is a student advocacy organization working to eradicate sexual violence through prevention, education, and response efforts at Duke. We want to see the day where Duke doesn't need SHAPE. Until then, SHAPE will be on the frontline igniting cultural and institutional, survivor-centric change.

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Bringing meditation, breathwork, emotional intelligence, social
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Our goal is to create a safer world for special needs children by connecting student communities with local families. We want to increase safety for children with intellectual/developmental differences by tackling accidental drowning. Our objective is to ensure that more low-income families have access to quality, one-on-one swim instruction for their children with special needs. To do this, SNUGS creates free swim clinic programs on university campuses across the country.

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The mission of the Society of Women Engineers Duke Section is as follows. First, to inform young women, their parents, counselors, and the general public, of the qualifications and achievements of women engineers and the opportunities open to them. Second, to serve as a center of information on women in engineering. Lastly, to encourage women engineers to attain high levels of education and professional achievement.

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The mission of SO College is to "unite college students and people with intellectual disabilities to enhance their lives through sports, friendship, advocacy and other activities. SO College seeks to accomplish this mission by two main initiatives. "The first initiative is inter-collegiate sports: unified teams (composed of individuals with and without intellectual disabilities) competing against other unified teams from different colleges. The second initiative is Spread the Word to End the Word, an ongoing campaign to end the pejorative use of the R-word – retard(ed) – and raise awareness of its dehumanizing effects. In addition, many S.O. College chapters choose to add their own initiatives through additional sport, advocacy or fundraising components."

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• Enhance Astronomy instruction and STEM education at Duke by providing hands-on observation experiences and learning opportunities for students, in collaboration with Duke Teaching Observatory and Duke Physics Department.
• Promote and expand the Astronomy, Astrophysics, and STEM community at Duke by hosting community-bonding activities that are related to astronomy or astrophysics, and organizing academic events and learning opportunities in related fields of astronomy for students.
• Serve as a platform for outreach activities, helping to enhance science education in local schools and community by providing opportunities to experience astronomical observations and to meet with Duke faculty and students in an informal learning situation.
• The fulfillment of the mission of the SDAC depends on collegial and respectful interactions among all of the people engaged in its daily life and special events. In order to establish and maintain a welcoming, inclusive environment, we agree to uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and abide by Duke University's Statement on Values, its Code of Conduct, and its Community Standard; communicate respectfully: avoid insulting, dismissive, or hateful remarks and actions; respond to observed cases of inappropriate behavior so as to promote a shared understanding of our accountability for our actions and for the effects they may have.

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Members will be subscribed to our mailing list to our weekly newsletter and notifications to events. They will also be able to take advantage of the resources provided by the club, including visits to Duke Teaching Observatory with free transportation, academic opportunities in astronomy, social events, etc. Members will have the opportunity to be a part of the community of faculty, researchers, and students who share interest in stargazing, astronomy, and astrophysics at Duke.

Please sign up in our interest form: https://forms.gle/izeu3Sn77ZNjEa9v5 and join our GroupMe (search in GroupMe School Page) before submitting your signup request in dukegroups.

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The Duke Puppy Club (DPC) aims to empower students with the knowledge, community and support to successfully raise future service dogs for two service dog organizations: the Canine Companions Organization (National) and Eyes, Ears, Nose and Paws (Local) . These dogs will have a life-changing impact on those with physical, developmental, or auditory disabilities. These organizations commit to recruiting informed, committed, and prepared puppy raisers and spreading awareness about the potential of service animals to change lives. Several fundraising campaigns, puppy socialization events, and other volunteering opportunities will enable us to accomplish these goals and develop a strong community of puppy raisers and puppy sitters. This club will bring back the Duke favorite: the Puppy Kindergarten!

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Becoming a member of Duke Collar Scholars opens the door to exclusive opportunities to engage with service dog training, education, and advocacy. For a small annual due, members receive:

- Priority access to Visiting Hours and Puppy Social events
- Hands-on volunteering opportunities supporting future service dogs
- Training shadowing sessions and enrichment activities with puppies-in-training
- Connection to a passionate community dedicated to service, education, and canine companionship.

The dues directly support the care, training, and enrichment of our service dog candidates--thank you for being part of our mission!

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SBS aims to bring together Duke students of vast interests and connect them in the art of crochet through interactive meetings that allow students to learn how to crochet while building friendships in a positive, supportive environment. We will create handmade gifts, such as hand warmers, mittens, blankets, hats, scarves, and stuffed toys, for residents of Durham homeless shelters (such as Durham Rescue Mission) in order to secure safety and health during cold months. We also plan to gather Duke students to volunteer at shelters and teach residents how to crochet themselves. Through these objectives, we will simultaneously promote mental health and well-being for students and community members.

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Our mission is to empower Duke students to give back to marginalized communities in Durham through accessible and impactful initiatives. By hosting seasonal drives to collect gently used clothing and essential items, we aim to provide essential support to local shelters and organizations serving underrepresented groups. Through the resale of high-end items, we generate funds to further invest in schools and community-focused initiatives. We are committed to addressing the broader impact of Duke’s presence in the Durham area, striving to counteract potential harm, such as gentrification, by fostering a culture of accountability and active engagement. Our ultimate vision is to expand this model to other campuses, making giving back simple, meaningful, and far-reaching.

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Our mission is to inspire and educate Duke students about organ, eye, and tissue donation and promote donor registration on campus.

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Student & Worker Alliance at Duke seeks to create a space where students can come together to support and elevate the voices of both Duke workers and workers in the Durham and Triangle community. SWA aims to increase awareness and understanding of the many issues and challenges that workers in the Duke and Durham community face. We will also help students translate that knowledge into action by providing transportation to volunteer opportunities to engage with the larger worker community. Another focus of our organization will be to create community among students passionate about labor rights. We also strive to expand knowledge about the various careers that students can pursue related to the field of worker rights, from labor law to union organizing to occupational health.

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Members of this organization will foster open and thoughtful discourse on the ethical, legal, and philosophical dimensions of human life from fertilization to natural death. Students for Life at Duke will create a space for respectful debate, engaging with diverse perspectives on issues such as abortion and end-of-life care. Members will conduct themselves with civility, compassion, and a commitment to promoting dialogue that encourages critical thinking and understanding.
Beyond discussion, members seek to support both unborn children and the families navigating unplanned pregnancies by ensuring they have access to resources and assistance. Through educational initiatives, campus forums, and outreach efforts in both Duke University and the surrounding Durham community, the organization aims to cultivate an environment where life issues are explored with intellectual rigor, openness, and a dedication to meaningful discourse.

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Spaid Mission: Spaid (Students Providing Aid) is a fully student-run organization dedicated to improving global health by empowering college students to create and distribute child-friendly first aid kits. Focused on helping children in rural and underserved communities worldwide, we aim to close healthcare access gaps through collaboration, education, and strategic partnerships.

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The mission of Duke STAND is to facilitate involvement and provide representation for students interested in advocating for human rights, genocide prevention, and global peacebuilding. Duke STAND seeks to accomplish this mission by fostering a tolerant, vibrant, and diverse community that will provide forums for discussing global conflicts and humanitarian crises, facilitating educational initiatives on mass atrocities, organizing advocacy campaigns to promote peace and justice, and actively engaging the surrounding communities through education and civil service.
STAND is a student-led organization dedicated to preventing and ending genocide and mass atrocities worldwide. The organization seeks to build a sustainable student network that mobilizes political will, advocates for policy change, and supports grassroots peacebuilding efforts in conflict-affected regions.

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The mission of Synapse is to foster student interest in neuroscience by providing opportunities for students to engage with peers and professionals in the field of neuroscience, and to foster neuroscience interest in the community through service activities.

Synapse seeks to accomplish this mission by dinners with neuroscience faculty, events with community students and volunteering at Threshold Clubhouse for adults with mental illness.

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To uncover advancements, stories, current events, and voices in reproductive health through articles, narratives, research, editorials, and art.

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The mission of this organization will be to abide by, uphold, and support the values of the United Nations Children's Fund and to proliferate its values throughout the Duke, Durham, National, and International Communities through education, advocacy, and fundraising efforts.

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At Threads of Love and Care we are dedicated to fostering creativity, compassion, and camaraderie among students while making a meaningful impact on the lives of oncology patients at local hospitals. Our mission is to empower individuals to learn and practice the art of crochet, channeling our collective skills and passion to create and donate handmade items such as hats, scarves, headbands, and more to those bravely facing the challenges of cancer treatment. The core values of the group include empowerment, compassion, collaboration, education, and community engagement.

We envision a space where every student can learn and practice crochet, enriching their lives through creative expression and compassionate service to oncology patients. Together we crochet offering comfort, warmth, and a tangible symbol of support one stitch at a time.

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WISER is located in Muhuru Bay, Kenya and works to empower girls to transcend poverty, HIV/AIDS, and gender-based violence through education.

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The mission of Duke Women in National Security is to create a supportive space for women to discuss national security and cyber issues, tackle the unique challenges we face, and cultivate the next generation of female leaders in this field.

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The mission of WE@Duke is to empower, educate, and advocate for gender equity and women's empowerment through facilitated discussions, community building and engagement, and guest speaker events. We work with all members of the Duke community, no matter their gender identity.

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