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November Blog: Expressing Our Gratitude
As November rolls around we’ve entered a cold season where every coat collected and warm meal distributed can change someone’s life. To support our vulnerable neighbors during fall, PILTer Josephine hosted a coat drive at Albert Einstein Academy Charter Elementary School. The drive was a huge success with all the donations going to PATH’s clients and youth at Sharia’s Closet. However, the more help, the merrier! Please consider joining our cause and setting up your own drive.
Anya Hanson
Nov 30, 20253 min read


October Vlog: Fang-tastic Donation Drive Begins
As we enter October, San Diego suddenly becomes chiller and with it, the more our neighbors suffer. Due to a lack of heavy clothing and shelter, these times become more difficult and warm meals become fewer. To support our vulnerable community members, PILT has begun setting up drives at Albert Einstein Academy Charter Elementary School, Innovations Academy, and San Diego High School. Sarah set up a food drive that went successfully and she received food donations that she’s
Anya Hanson
Oct 31, 20252 min read


September Blog: Dinner Service Supporting PATH Connections
PILT members have settled in at their schools and are ready to complete their projects. On September 6th, we started the semester off with a dinner service at PATH Connections where more than 15 PILT and SDHS Community Outreach Club members volunteered. We prepared meals for PATH’s clients, served the food, and made sure that we left the kitchens ready to use for the next group of volunteers. It was a great opportunity for old members to catch up and for new club members at S
Anya Hanson
Oct 31, 20252 min read


August Blog: Getting the Ball Rolling
Welcome back, everyone! School started three weeks ago and PILTers are already planning projects for the semester: Josephine plans to...
Anya Hanson
Sep 5, 20252 min read


April Blog
April was a month of recruiting during our spring outreach session. Aya and Minori contacted all schools in San Diego County, asking to...
Anya Hanson
May 1, 20253 min read


March: Supporting Partner Organizations
As March comes to an end, spring break begins! It’s officially spring break for schools that are a part of the San Diego Unified School...
Anya Hanson
Mar 31, 20253 min read


February: Raising Awareness
Happy March! It’s a new month with more opportunities to get more involved at school, in your neighborhood, and community! Let’s go over...
Anya Hanson
Mar 2, 20253 min read


Winter Blog - Keeping San Diego Warm
Dear community service volunteers, These few months of winter have been difficult for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Although...
Anya Hanson
Feb 2, 20252 min read


November: We Give Our Thanks
Happy Thanksgiving! November has been a month of thoughtfulness, action, and appreciation. At PILT we have realized the importance of...
Anya Hanson
Dec 2, 20242 min read


October : PILT Promotes Member to the Executive Committee
The spookiest month of the year became one of the funnest as we hosted lots of fall and Halloween sales. October was a successful month...
Anya Hanson
Nov 4, 20243 min read


September: Big Ideas and New Approaches
This month has been a time for coming up with ambitious goals, new ideas, and different ways to engage our community. At PILT, we have...
Anya Hanson
Oct 6, 20242 min read


August: Welcome Back
It’s officially been a month since PILT has started this academic school year of 2024–2025, and it’s surreal the amount of progress that...
Anya Hanson
Sep 13, 20243 min read


April - July: Ending the School Year on a High Note
L-R: Minori, Camila, Brayden, Dr. Jose Diaz (Principal Albert Einstein Charter Middle School), and Ms. Sigrid Struben (Associate Director...
Brayden Pape
Jul 18, 20242 min read


March: A Month of Service & Expansion
March Madness?? It was happily so for us at PILT last month! The month started with Minori and Brayden kicking PILT's transitional phase...
Brayden Pape
Apr 24, 20243 min read


January - February: Supporting Our Less-Fortunate Peers
PILT operations for the new calendar year commenced on January 4th with a volunteer shift at PATH by "Pilters" from Albert Einstein...
Brayden Pape
Mar 2, 20243 min read


December - A Month of Achievements & Recognition
December marked the end of the first semester of this school year, and it was truly a month to celebrate with the addition of Sophie...
Brayden Pape
Jan 11, 20242 min read


November - A Month of Collaboration & Community
November came alive with a flurry of activities as we lived up to PILT's motto "Community, Collaboration, Compassion" to give back during...
Brayden Pape
Dec 7, 20233 min read


October - A Month of Advocacy & Expansion
October saw Brayden and Josephine advocating on behalf of those who are food-and housing insecure and raising awareness about...
Brayden Pape
Oct 31, 20232 min read


Welcome to 2023-2024
PILT has been on a roll for a month into its third year now, and with this being PILT’s first blog, we are tremendously excited to share...
Brayden Pape
Oct 5, 20232 min read
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