HEAT FROM TH

E HEART

A SE R V I C

E LE A R N I N

G PR O J E

C TMarybeth AbbottMike BergemannLizzie BlessJoe HanrattyJeff GrothIzac SheforgenWill WeidemannHannah Bigjohn

EDUC 390: Middle Level TheoryApril 25th, 2011Final Project

HEAT FROM THE HEART POEM

Through frosty nights and winter storms

We make sure all stay nice and warm.

Giving service through active learning

To keep all household fires burning.

Working together and doing our part

To bring you heat from all our heart.

BACKGROUND: WHY DO WHAT WE DO?• Why?

• Winter 2011 = predicted as the most expensive heating season ever

• Heating oil price increase of 26% from last year!

• HomeOWNERS are interested in geothermal energy sources (heating and cooling from Earth’s constant temperature deep underground)

• HomeRENTERS are interested in using geothermal energy as well… but price of installation is too costly for consideration.

THE PLANNING STAGES1. Social services information2. Goal (number of families)3. Price of meeting goal

Price of individual products X number of families (goal) Fundraising Donations (money only)

4. Implementation of service learning Homeroom and content based Twice a week (30-40 minutes)

5. Organizational committee After-school Led by staff member Finances Progress reports

6. Distribution Before winter break To Social Services

FUNDRAISING

Bake SaleRecyclingKnitting hats, mittens, gloves, and

scarves.Pompom Fuzzy CreaturesDonations (money only)

COMFORT

FROM THE

HEART

B L A N K E T S & W

A R M I NG C

E N T E R S DI R

E C T O R Y

STAYING WARM

Draft Blockers

Tie Blanket

WARMING CENTERS DIRECTORY

La Crosse Warming Center Warming Shelter ProjectSalvation ArmyA Place of Grace

FOOD FR

OM THE H

EART

Mason jars of soup mixtures: just add water!

Places for free meals directory

soups &

loca

l dire

ctory

SOUP-MASON JARS BENEFITS

Price per jar: $1.66 (donations?)Soup mixtures layered within jarsIngredients list and instructions for cooking are

attached

Beef Noodle Soup in a Jar Ingredients:¼ cup red lentils¼ cup green split peas¼ cup barley1/3 cup beef bouillon powder¼ cup dried onion2 T. parsley flakes1/3 t. thyme1/3 t. pepper1 t. basil1 t. garlic powder½ t. celery seedSalt and pepper3 cups tri color pasta, separated into colors.

Write these instructions on the gift tag:Need one 22-ounce can crushed tomatoes, 8 cups water Bring water and tomatoes to a boil in a large stock pot. Add soup mix. Simmer covered for 15 minutes, or until noodles are tender. Enjoy. Happy Holidays.

Minestrone Soup in a Jar

Ingredients:¼ cup red lentils ¼ cup green split peas¼ cup barley1/3 cup beef bouillon powder2 tbsp. parsley flakes3 tbsp. onion flakes1/3 tsp. thyme1/3 tsp. pepper1 tsp. basilapproximately ¼ cup alphabet macaroni

Write these instructions on the gift tag:In a very large saucepan combine 8 to 10 cups of water, a 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes, and soup mix. Add 2 chopped carrots, and 2 to 4 chopped potatoes (optional: 2 cups chopped cabbage). Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for one hour or until peas are tender. Enjoy!

Chicken Noodle Soup in a Jar

Ingredients:¼ cup of red lentils2 tbsp. dried onion flakes1 ½ tablespoons chicken bouillon granules ½ tsp. dried dill weed or dill seed1/8 tsp each celery seed and garlic powderapproximately 1 cup medium egg noodles1 bay leaf.

Write these instructions on the gift tag:Bring 8 cups of water to boil in large saucepan. Stir in jar of soup mix. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Discard bay leaf and stir in 1½ cups of frozen corn or mixed vegetables and 2 cups of cooked, diced chicken or turkey. Simmer for five minutes until vegetables are tender and chicken is heated through.

Cooking Directions:Bring 8 cups of water to boil in large saucepan. Stir in jar of soup mix. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Discard bay leaf and stir in 1½ cups of frozen corn or mixed vegetables and 2 cups of cooked, diced chicken or turkey. Simmer for five minutes until vegetables are tender and chicken is heated through.

Example Gift Tag

PLACES TO GO: FOOD DIRECTORYWAFERCome For Supper (Our Savior’s Lutheran Church)Hunger Task Force of La CrosseJim’s Grocery Bag Fund of the La Crosse Community

FoundationMobile Meals Of La Crosse, IncMonday's Meals  (St. Luke's Methodist Church)Onalaska Emergency Food BasketSt. Mary’s Parish - The Fortney Motel Meal ProgramA Place of Grace Catholic Worker House

INSULATION FR

OM THE

HEART

W I ND O W K

I TS &

TI P

S FO R C

U T T I NG H

E A T I NG

C O S T S

INDOOR/OUTDOOR WINDOW KITSPriceIndoor Kit $17.99 covers 5 windowsOutdoor kit $9.99 covers 2 windows

GENERAL ENERGY SAVING TIPSUse proper insulation Replace/clean furnace filters once a

month Seal up the leaksLet the sunshine inEliminate wasted energyShorten showersReduce hot water temperature

THE IMPLICATIONS FOR FUTURE PLANNING• Business involvement• Marketing• Wider distribution• Further projects