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Activities & Volunteer Opportunities for Today's DAR

All members of Pittsburgh Chapter, NSDAR, are encouraged to volunteer to serve on committees, to know one another, and to be involved in the chapter. Our women participate in many projects that reflect their diverse interests and talents. Here is a sampling of our activities:


building bookcases
Literacy projects, such as this joint venture with The Mission Continues, help to encourage students to improve their reading skills.
Participation in Naturalization Ceremonies provides a key note speech, flags, and most importantly, moral support for new citizens.
Naturalization
KDS Dedication
Provide financial support to DAR Schools such as Kate Duncan Smith, Tamasse, Berry, Crossnore, Hillside, and Hindman, for students who are underprivileged, abused, or special-needs children.
DAR Service for Veterans donates cash, personal items and time to veterans in hospitals and community programs.
Project Patriot provides support to service people in current conflicts abroad.
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Flags
Flag Day is celebrated with the SAR at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall every year.
Constitution Week informs the public about the Constitution through sharing proclamations, and distribution of educational leaflets and bookmarks.officers
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The Real Daughters Committee locates and marks the graves of members who were actual daughters of Revolutionary patriots.
Volunteer Information Specialists use computer technology to promote NSDAR.VIS
DAR medal
The American History Award was presented to 98 outstanding students this year.


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