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The Christian Action Program
The Christian Action Program is a student-run organization dedicated to improving the surrounding community through ongoing acts of service. One of the most active programs at Devon, C.A.P consists of students from grades six to twelve. The club serves several purposes; while attending to the spiritual and physical needs of those in the area, it also offers Devon students a unique opportunity to take roles of responsibility and use their skills to accomplish meaningful work.
C.A.P’s Annual Events:
School Supplies Drive: Devon students and families bring in new school supplies over the summer to ensure that disadvantaged children in Philadelphia can start the school year off with everything that they need. This summer, Devon donated over 3,900 assorted supplies.
Up For a Cause: Devon students are sponsored to stay up all night in the gym, and donate the money to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Last year’s event raised over $27,000.
- Download Fall 2008 Up for a Cause details and paperwork.
Harvest Tide Food Drive: CAP collects canned goods and frozen turkeys for St. Elizabeth’s Community Center in Philadelphia. In 2007, C.A.P. donated over 5,000 cans and over 50 turkeys. Every year when the food is taken to the center, the C.A.P. students get to see firsthand the huge impact of their work.
St. Edmund’s Christmas Party: Every Christmas, Devon Prep holds a free weekend Christmas party for the handicapped children of St. Edmund’s school and an affiliated boy scout troop.
February Blood Drive: Working in partnership with the American Red Cross, C.A.P facilitates the donation of dozens of quarts of blood by Devon teachers and students.
Clothing Drive: Carried out all throughout the year, the drive also benefits St. Elizabeth’s Community Center and the Northern Home for Children.
Leadership
Moderator: Mrs. Elizabeth Eshleman
President: Garrison Weaver
Vice President: Stephen Chase
Treasurer: Justin Chiccarine
