Community
A Snapshot of Community Engagement and Service
By the Numbers
In fall 2020, Duke Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences (HNS&CS) began a partnership with Activate Good to provide volunteers to help causes in the local community.
To date, HNS&CS faculty, staff, friends, and family have volunteered for over 10 events in Raleigh and Durham, including food banks, community gardens, and school projects. HNS&CS will continue partnering with Activate Good into 2023.
Here is a snapshot of what HNS&CS faculty, staff, friends, and family contributed when volunteering for an array of events with Activate Good in 2021–2022.
Pounds of Donations
Durham Food Bank
Pounds of Sweet Potatoes Sorted
Raleigh Food Bank
Meals Provided from Sweet Potatoes
Raleigh Food Bank
Diapers Packed
Diaper Bank of NC
Bales of Hay Stored
Horses for Hope
Community Gardens
Beautified Pre-K Playground
Engaging Youth in STEM
2 min read | HNS&CS is working to create a diversity pipeline to STEM careers through engaging youth from underrepresented populations in hands-on, educational projects.
Community Outreach and Education
3 min read | This year, HNS&CS organized and participated in numerous health education events.
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