TASC Endorsed Programs

Is your student council looking for some new projects to get involved with? Well, TASC has some endorsed programs that are perfect for your school. You can read these short summaries of each program and find out more about them online.



Project V.O.T.E. (Voters of Tomorrow through Education)

This is a non-partisan program that politically informs students so that they are prepared and able to vote to better their futures. The project includes a comprehensive curriculum adaptable to all students.

Pennies For Patients

The Pennies for Patients program is a simple, yet effective, nation-wide fundraiser in which student council members collect spare change to raise vital funds for cancer research and patient aid services through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
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Project Example: A&M Consolidated High School distributes the Pennies for Patients boxes (given by the organization after contact) to all student council members and gives them two weeks to collect as much change as possible. Our student council works off of a point system and for every five dollars they raise in donations, they receive one point.


The Make-A-Wish Foundation

This is an organization which has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. A network of nearly 25,000 volunteers enables the Make-A-Wish Foundation to serve these children. Volunteers serve as wish granters, fundraisers, special events assistants, and in numerous other capacities. This foundation strives to increase hope, joy, and strength of children struggling with their health. TASC encourages schools to get involved with the foundation.

Project Example: A&M Consolidated High School decided to write letters to Santa Clause during the Christmas season to give to Macy's. For every letter received, Macy's donated a dollar to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. With over 2000 letters, the school was able to directly donate over $2000 to the foundation. By donation money, more wishes can be granted and the children can be happier despite their current struggle.


There are more to be blogged on at a later date.... to be continued:)