WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National
Society of College Scholars (NSCS) is proud to announce a new
community service partnership with The Alzheimer's Association.
NSCS members will participate in a community service project
through The Alzheimer's Association's Longest Day® program.
"NSCS is honored to join forces with The Alzheimer's Association
to raise awareness in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Our
high-achieving student members are always looking for unique ways
to give back to their community. NSCS members recognize the
importance of participating in activities such as The Longest Day
that help bring Alzheimer's disease out of the shadows," said NSCS
Executive Director Scott Mobley.
The Longest Day is held on the day with the most light – the
summer solstice. Thousands of participants across the world will
come together to fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through an
activity of their choice. Specifically, NSCS members will write
letters during the next year to local residents living with
Alzheimer's. The project will offer needed social engagement to
these individuals, many who are in assisted-living or other
long-term care settings, and have been isolated during the COVID-19
pandemic. Currently, there are more than five million Americans
living with Alzheimer's.
"The Alzheimer's Association welcomes NSCS as a Global Team for
The Longest Day and thank these inspiring students, not only for
bringing awareness to our mission, but doing so in such a
meaningful way," said Donna
McCullough, chief field and development officer, Alzheimer's
Association. "We applaud their commitment to engaging people living
with Alzheimer's and other dementia during this very difficult
time, providing a great synergy between our mission and their
work."
The NSCS mission is based upon the three pillars of scholarship,
leadership, and service. By participating in The Longest Day®
program, NSCS members will be able to fulfill their obligation of
service in a unique and memorable way. As the service program is
fully remote, students who may not otherwise be able to participate
in an in-person community service project because of pandemic
restrictions, will be able to make a difference in the life of
those living with Alzheimer's disease.
"We are so excited about this partnership as it aligns with the
long-standing mission of NSCS to help enrich the lives of college
students through connection, community, and learning
opportunities," said NSCS Scholarships Manager Jen Castillo.
ABOUT NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS (NSCS)
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is an honors
organization that recognizes and elevates high-achieving
first-and-second year students. With its three pillars of
scholarship, leadership and service, NSCS is proud to provide
career and graduate school connections, leadership and service
opportunities and gives out more than a million dollars in
scholarships (often with multiple recipients per award), awards and
chapter funds annually. NSCS has 320+ chapters nation-wide and
nearly two million lifetime members globally. NSCS is a 501c3
registered nonprofit, certified member of the Association of
College Honor Societies, member of the National Collegiate Honors
Council, American Association of Community Colleges, and 100
percent FERPA compliant, per an independent review by AACRAO.
SOURCE NSCS