{"id":23444,"date":"2025-10-29T15:46:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T19:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/?p=23444"},"modified":"2025-10-28T23:47:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T03:47:05","slug":"volunteers-needed-to-distribute-turkeys-to-detroit-families-in-need-nov-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/2025\/10\/29\/volunteers-needed-to-distribute-turkeys-to-detroit-families-in-need-nov-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteers needed to distribute turkeys to Detroit families in need, Nov. 22"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This November, join University Ministry and the Muslim Student Association in making a meaningful impact in the Detroit community by helping to distribute turkeys and essential food items to Detroit families in need.<\/p>\n<p>This service immersion event takes place on <strong>Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/strong> Students will meet at the Mercy Gathering Place in Shiple Hall and be transported by school van to the Islamic Center of Detroit (14350 Tireman Ave, Detroit, MI 48228).<\/p>\n<p>As a volunteer, you\u2019ll help distribute food and share in a purposeful experience that strengthens bonds with our Detroit community.<\/p>\n<p>Student volunteers will enjoy a complimentary meal following the service portion of the event while engaging in conversations about mindfulness, gratitude and the importance of community resources.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2MKkyGi9ukC4tnUivppxcekeENDnd2pNmLK3oIqZSZ5UMkRIVzhGVTQ0TjdLWVhWRVNTTE5IVFpFViQlQCN0PWcu&amp;origin=QRCode\">Sign up here.<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-23443 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/10\/November-2025-Immersion-Turkey.jpg?resize=612%2C345&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A graphic for November service immersion, volunteers needed for food and turkey distribution. Text reads: Volunteer on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to distribute turkeys and other food items to Detroit families and enjoy a free meal and conversation on mindfulness, gratitude, and the importance of community resources. There is a QR code to sign up in the lower left-hand corner. There are two photographs of volunteers in the lower right-hand corner.\" width=\"612\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/10\/November-2025-Immersion-Turkey.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/10\/November-2025-Immersion-Turkey.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2025\/10\/November-2025-Immersion-Turkey.jpg?w=850&amp;ssl=1 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Student volunteers are needed to help distribute turkeys and other essential food items to Detroit families on Saturday, Nov. 22. 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