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Season of Giving

The Season of Giving brings the Harvard Longwood Campus together, offering a chance to express gratitude and support those in our community who need it most. In the spirit of thankfulness and generosity, we invite the HLC community to join in the activities that will make up the 14th Annual Harvard Longwood Campus (HLC) Season of Giving!

Events for the 2025 HLC Season of Giving:  

Giving Thanks to a Colleague – November and December Months
Expressing gratitude by saying “thank you” is a simple act that can greatly brighten someone’s day. Take a moment to send an electronic “Thank You” note to someone who has supported you, made you feel appreciated, or done something meaningful for you.

Giving Back
Acts of kindness, such as making donations or volunteering your time, are meaningful ways to give back. Here are two donation drives you can participate in during this season of giving:

Food Drive: November 5th – 14th
In partnership with ABCD, a non-profit organization that provides food donations to low-income residents in the greater Boston area, we will be accepting food donations at the following locations:

– Countway Library; 10 Shattuck Street, First Floor
– Courtyard Café; 200 Longwood Avenue (Near the quad entrance)
– Kresge E. Sebastian’s Building; 677 Huntington Avenue (Near HSPH IT Help Desk)
– Dental Research Education Building; 190 Longwood Avenue

    Toy Drive: December 1st – 12th
    Phillips Brooks House Association (PBHA) is a student-run public services organization that seeks to meet community needs while advocating for structural change.  For many years, PBHA has collected gifts and donations during the holiday season for several community-based programs in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston. In partnership with PBHA, we wll be accepting toy donations. There are several locations available for you to drop off your toy donation throughout the Harvard Longwood Campus:

    – Countway Library; 10 Shattuck Street, First Floor
    – Courtyard Café; 200 Longwood Avenue (Near the quad entrance)
    – Kresge E. Sebastian’s Building; 677 Huntington Avenue (Near the HSPH IT Help Desk)
    – Dental Research Education Building; 190 Longwood Avenue

    Giving back within your local community
    If you are unable to particpate in the HLC Season of Giving activities, the links below will help you find organizations within your local community that are accepting donations for food, toys, clothing, and other items:

    Food:

    Toys:

    Thank you for your participation in the 2025 Season of Giving Campaign!