Photo Courtesy of Camp Kesem Camp Kesem, a nonprofit summer camp for kids whose families are affected by cancer, is about to make waves at Pepperdine in July and August 2018 by providing a week of free, fun camp activities run by Pepperdine students. Camp Kesem runs week-long summer camps across the nation for children ages 6-16 whose parents are affected by cancer by … [Read more...] about Camp Kesem Comes to Pepp Summer 2018
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1,000 Butterflies Flutter for Emily Shane Foundation
Photos by Kelly Rodriguez Temporary butterfly tattoo-adorned children and adults with their smartphones ready witnessed a moment of unity in the Malibu community Sunday, Nov. 13 as 1,000 butterflies were released at Malibu Bluffs State Park to support the Emily Shane Foundation. The foundation's annual event included live music, a silent auction, a raffle, art projects … [Read more...] about 1,000 Butterflies Flutter for Emily Shane Foundation
Pepp Gives Back at 28th Annual Step Forward Day
Photos by Terra AtwoodPepperdine students, faculty, and families arrived early Saturday morning, September 10th for the 28th annual Step Forward Day. The Pepperdine Community participated in one of its oldest service events, giving back to the people in the Los Angeles, Ventura, and Malibu area. “Giving back to the community really does make you feel good; it makes your … [Read more...] about Pepp Gives Back at 28th Annual Step Forward Day
Invest Locally
Art by Christine NelsonAs people come back from spring break and Project Serve, social media become inundated with pictures of mission work around the country and the world. It's easy and OK to be entranced by the idea of traveling far, far away to help others on some distant continent, but sometimes that keeps people from seeing the needs of the people in their own cities, … [Read more...] about Invest Locally
ELSA Assists Special-Needs Young Adults with Horses
Photo Courtesy of Samantha Shipley The Pepperdine Volunteer Center will send students to volunteer with Experience Learning Support with Animals (ELSA), a local nonprofit organization designed to serve people with disabilities, this coming Tuesday. Since partnering with ELSA last semester, the PVC has offered students the opportunity to serve with the organization several … [Read more...] about ELSA Assists Special-Needs Young Adults with Horses
