Project Based Leadership Training also known as PBLT teaches a student HOW to develop leadership qualities such as communication skills while managing people & resources. This builds confidence to engage in interesting projects & ideas that make a difference. This food drive project from student Maria at TheDOJO is a WOW! Maria mobilized resources inspiring donations local media. The artwork commissioned by Maria was created by fellow student Natasha, age 16. This is a fine example of how to manifest the qualities of the martial arts such as focus & confidence out of TheDOJO & into the WORLD! This takes the martial arts beyond the realm of a kick, punch or throw. http://www.thedojo.org/operation-jersey-cares/
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OPERATION JERSEY CARES FOOD DRIVE
SPONSORED BY THEDOJO
TheDOJO, located at 52 Park Avenue in Rutherford, New Jersey is collecting non-perishable food items for Operation Jersey Cares, a non-profit organization which relies on community support and donations as they provide food and other items to our men and women serving in our military. TheDOJO sponsored food drive will accept items until Monday, March 28, 2011. Aiming for excellence, the school is looking to collect 2000 plus non-perishable food items by the end date. TheDOJO is asking for community support as they aim to reach their goal.
Project Leader and Martial Arts student, Maria Scala said “Supporting the military has always been extremely important to me and my family. The troops rely so much on support from home for morale purposes.” When asked why she chose to focus on the military for her second DOJO leadership based project, she responds by saying when her sister began dating a Marine two years ago the support for military men and women took on a whole new meaning. In a few months Maria will stand up as maid of honor for her sister at her May wedding. Her new brother-in-law will be the very same Marine. “When I was promoted to my current rank and tasked to lead my second project, I turned to the veterans because of the Marine in our family. I began to research organizations like Operation Jersey Cares. Their mission is simple, to provide our men and women a little piece of ‘home’ during their tours. Being part of something like the DOJO, knowing we’re making a difference in the world through projects like the food drive, among other successful community based projects, is like your birthday and earning your black belt all at one time; it’s an incredible feeling.”
For further information, please contact TheDOJO at (201) 933-3050.
Below is a list of items requested most by our troops:
Beef Jerky/Turkey Jerky Breath Mints
Candy (not chocolate) Cereal (single serving size)
Cereal Bars Coffee
Coffee Creamer Cookies (sandwich type)
Dried Fruits Granola Bars
Gum Hot Chocolate
Kraft Easy Mac Microwave Foods (non-perishable)
Nuts Powdered Drink Mix
Pringles (cans only) Pumpkin/Sunflower Seeds
Slim Jims Soup (cup of soup/soup at hand)
Sugar Tea Bags
Trail Mix Tuna (can or foil)
Twizzlers
