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− | {{Infobox Club|topics=Community Service|is-advised=Yes|major-events=[[HOPE Auction]]|website=https://www.tamshope.org/|email=thehopeexecs@gmail.com|facebook=https://www.facebook.com/groups/hope2122|current-execs=President: [[Minha Kang]] | + | {{Infobox Club|topics=Community Service|is-advised=Yes|major-events=[[HOPE Auction]]|website=https://www.tamshope.org/|email=thehopeexecs@gmail.com|facebook=https://www.facebook.com/groups/hope2122|current-execs=President: [[Jay Patel]] |
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− | Vice President: [[Anusha Kakileti]] | + | Vice President: [[Rishi Koneru]] |
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− | Secretary: [[Alan Moon]] | + | Secretary: [[Crystelle Lee]] |
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− | Treasurer: [[Eli Nguyen]] | + | Treasurer: [[Vineeth Murugan]] |
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− | Social Coordinator: [[Stephanie You]]|image=TAMS_HOPE_2021-22.jpg|abbrev=HOPE}} | + | Social Coordinator: [[Phoebe Han]]|image=TAMS_HOPE_2021-22.jpg|abbrev=HOPE}} |
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| '''Helping Other People Everywhere''' ('''HOPE'''), is the largest student-led [[Clubs|organization]] dedicated to [[Community Service|community service]] at the TAMS. We provide year-round volunteering through our 18 [[committees]], host the annual [[HOPE Auction]] and Dance charity fundraiser, organize four blood drives in collaboration with Carter BloodCare throughout the year, and much more! | | '''Helping Other People Everywhere''' ('''HOPE'''), is the largest student-led [[Clubs|organization]] dedicated to [[Community Service|community service]] at the TAMS. We provide year-round volunteering through our 18 [[committees]], host the annual [[HOPE Auction]] and Dance charity fundraiser, organize four blood drives in collaboration with Carter BloodCare throughout the year, and much more! |
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| HOPE provides volunteering opportunities through their committees. | | HOPE provides volunteering opportunities through their committees. |
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− | === Denton Nursing Home === | + | ===Denton Nursing Home=== |
| Denton Nursing Home (DNH) is a joint committee, under both Helping Other People Everywhere (HOPE) and [[TAMS Medical Society]] (TMS). DNH provides students the opportunity to interact with the residents of the Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home, twice a week. Our volunteering opportunities include making crafts, hosting parties, and, in general, playing games and spending time with the residents of the nursing home. We plan on holding a diverse array of events, such as holding a prom for the Nursing Home Residents and making gift boxes, in order to make an impact on the nursing home and the Denton community. | | Denton Nursing Home (DNH) is a joint committee, under both Helping Other People Everywhere (HOPE) and [[TAMS Medical Society]] (TMS). DNH provides students the opportunity to interact with the residents of the Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home, twice a week. Our volunteering opportunities include making crafts, hosting parties, and, in general, playing games and spending time with the residents of the nursing home. We plan on holding a diverse array of events, such as holding a prom for the Nursing Home Residents and making gift boxes, in order to make an impact on the nursing home and the Denton community. |
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− | === Elm Fork === | + | ===Elm Fork=== |
| This is TAMS Elm Fork Education Center Volunteering, a committee of HOPE! Our mission is to implement environmental education programs that encourage responsible environmental decision making for students of all ages. We provide opportunities for TAMS students to help run field trips and homeschool labs. Volunteering with us is a very easy way to give back to UNT and to inspire children to be passionate about science. | | This is TAMS Elm Fork Education Center Volunteering, a committee of HOPE! Our mission is to implement environmental education programs that encourage responsible environmental decision making for students of all ages. We provide opportunities for TAMS students to help run field trips and homeschool labs. Volunteering with us is a very easy way to give back to UNT and to inspire children to be passionate about science. |
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− | === Food for Thought === | + | ===Food for Thought=== |
| Food for Thought is dedicated to providing those in the Denton area with a consistent means of obtaining food. Our volunteering includes programs at the UNT Food Pantry and other surrounding food bank and soup kitchen organizations. | | Food for Thought is dedicated to providing those in the Denton area with a consistent means of obtaining food. Our volunteering includes programs at the UNT Food Pantry and other surrounding food bank and soup kitchen organizations. |
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− | === Friends Forever === | + | ===Friends Forever=== |
| Friends Forever focuses on fostering new relationships between children with special needs and TAMS students. In partnership with It’s A Sensory World, this program aims to provide students with the opportunity to develop friendships. Friends Forever will match 1 or 2 teens and a child with special needs based on similar interests and passions. This committee offers a unique opportunity for students to stay connected and create an inclusive community that nurtures a comfortable and welcoming environment for new friendships to form. | | Friends Forever focuses on fostering new relationships between children with special needs and TAMS students. In partnership with It’s A Sensory World, this program aims to provide students with the opportunity to develop friendships. Friends Forever will match 1 or 2 teens and a child with special needs based on similar interests and passions. This committee offers a unique opportunity for students to stay connected and create an inclusive community that nurtures a comfortable and welcoming environment for new friendships to form. |
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− | === Habitat for Humanity === | + | ===Habitat for Humanity=== |
| Every night, there are an estimated 553,742 people in the United States experiencing homelessness. Through Habitat for Humanity (HFH), a committee under Helping Other People Everywhere (HOPE), we have the power to help change that. We have multiple volunteering opportunities each month to give back to the Denton community, helping families in need of decent and affordable housing. Volunteering is hands-on, involving construction work such as landscaping, cleaning, and painting. | | Every night, there are an estimated 553,742 people in the United States experiencing homelessness. Through Habitat for Humanity (HFH), a committee under Helping Other People Everywhere (HOPE), we have the power to help change that. We have multiple volunteering opportunities each month to give back to the Denton community, helping families in need of decent and affordable housing. Volunteering is hands-on, involving construction work such as landscaping, cleaning, and painting. |
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| |[[Surya Namboodiri]] | | |[[Surya Namboodiri]] |
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| |[[Samantha Boiser]] | | |[[Samantha Boiser]] |
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| |[[Tony Liu]] | | |[[Tony Liu]] |
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| |[[Victoria Koshevarova]] | | |[[Victoria Koshevarova]] |
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− | ===Hoofbeats === | + | ===Hoofbeats=== |
| Hoofbeats aims to help engage students in the amazing healing process of equine therapy. We work with New Hope organization in Argyle, Texas where you will be able to aid in therapeutic horseback riding for young students with a variety of disabilities. | | Hoofbeats aims to help engage students in the amazing healing process of equine therapy. We work with New Hope organization in Argyle, Texas where you will be able to aid in therapeutic horseback riding for young students with a variety of disabilities. |
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− | === Library Committee=== | + | ===Library Committee=== |
| The overarching goal of the Library Committee (TLC) is to break down barriers in education and to provide all students with equal opportunities. Our main volunteering project throughout the year is with the Denton Public Library, where we help biweekly with anything the library needs. Libraries can be an oasis of information in areas that lack other resources. TLC works to facilitate the library’s operations in an effort to expand its reach, In addition, this year, we are looking to hold a book drive to collect books for students in third world countries that don’t have access to them. | | The overarching goal of the Library Committee (TLC) is to break down barriers in education and to provide all students with equal opportunities. Our main volunteering project throughout the year is with the Denton Public Library, where we help biweekly with anything the library needs. Libraries can be an oasis of information in areas that lack other resources. TLC works to facilitate the library’s operations in an effort to expand its reach, In addition, this year, we are looking to hold a book drive to collect books for students in third world countries that don’t have access to them. |
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− | ===Little Leaps === | + | ===Little Leaps=== |
| Little Leaps’ mission is to serve local underprivileged daycares and youth centers, and support children (ages 1-5) so they can get quality care and education they deserve! | | Little Leaps’ mission is to serve local underprivileged daycares and youth centers, and support children (ages 1-5) so they can get quality care and education they deserve! |
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− | ===Revive === | + | ===Revive=== |
| REVIVE provides students the opportunity to interact with children with special needs to allow for the parents to enjoy a night out. This is a committee under Helping Other People Everywhere (HOPE) and will occur every other Friday. REVIVE allows students to play board games, watch movies, make arts and crafts, and video games. | | REVIVE provides students the opportunity to interact with children with special needs to allow for the parents to enjoy a night out. This is a committee under Helping Other People Everywhere (HOPE) and will occur every other Friday. REVIVE allows students to play board games, watch movies, make arts and crafts, and video games. |
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| |[[Joanne Liu]] | | |[[Joanne Liu]] |
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| |[[Vigna Lavu]] | | |[[Vigna Lavu]] |
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− | ===Special Olympics === | + | ===Special Olympics=== |
| Special Olympics is a committee under HOPE that holds volunteering sessions every week in order to help out at our local Special Olympics team! Special Olympics is an organization that provides training and competition for various sports, to people with disabilities, throughout the year. Our goal is to aid the Special Olympics team by providing good coaching to the athletes and by being kind and empathetic volunteers. | | Special Olympics is a committee under HOPE that holds volunteering sessions every week in order to help out at our local Special Olympics team! Special Olympics is an organization that provides training and competition for various sports, to people with disabilities, throughout the year. Our goal is to aid the Special Olympics team by providing good coaching to the athletes and by being kind and empathetic volunteers. |
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| |[[Pranavi Garlapati]] | | |[[Pranavi Garlapati]] |
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− | ===Teen Court === | + | ===Teen Court=== |
| Teen Court provides members of the TAMS community with opportunities to volunteer at the Denton Municipal Teen Court on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Volunteers can participate as attorneys or jury members in cases with other Denton teens. As a result, Teen Court volunteers are exposed to real-world settings and provide a great service to our city at large. | | Teen Court provides members of the TAMS community with opportunities to volunteer at the Denton Municipal Teen Court on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Volunteers can participate as attorneys or jury members in cases with other Denton teens. As a result, Teen Court volunteers are exposed to real-world settings and provide a great service to our city at large. |
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| We host volunteering events at local UIL competitions, and help tutor students for UIL competitions at nearby schools. Our goal is to help these events run smoothly, and volunteering includes monitoring tests, grading exams, and running papers among other things. | | We host volunteering events at local UIL competitions, and help tutor students for UIL competitions at nearby schools. Our goal is to help these events run smoothly, and volunteering includes monitoring tests, grading exams, and running papers among other things. |
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| ==Execs== | | ==Execs== |
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− | === '''2022-2023''' === | + | ==='''2022-2023'''=== |
− | President: Jay Patel | + | President: [[Jay Patel]] |
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− | Vice President: Rishi Koneru | + | Vice President: [[Rishi Koneru]] |
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− | Secretary: Crystelle Lee | + | Secretary: [[Crystelle Lee]] |
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− | Treasurer: Vineeth Murugan | + | Treasurer: [[Vineeth Murugan]] |
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− | Social Coordinator: [[Phoebe han|Phoebe Han]] | + | Social Coordinator: [[Phoebe Han]] |
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− | === 2021-2022 === | + | ===2021-2022=== |
| President: [[Minha Kang]] | | President: [[Minha Kang]] |
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| Social Coordinator: [[Regina Nguyen]] | | Social Coordinator: [[Regina Nguyen]] |
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− | === 2018-2019 === | + | ===2018-2019=== |
| President: [[Sienna Wu]] | | President: [[Sienna Wu]] |
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| Events Coordinator: [[Katie Nguyen]] | | Events Coordinator: [[Katie Nguyen]] |
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− | === 2016-2017 === | + | ===2016-2017=== |
| President: [[An Jimenez]] | | President: [[An Jimenez]] |
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| Social Coordinator: [[Zina Zarzycki]] | | Social Coordinator: [[Zina Zarzycki]] |
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− | === 2010-2011 === | + | ===2010-2011=== |
| President: [[Brian Truong]] | | President: [[Brian Truong]] |
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