The African American Organization (Afro-Am) and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) are collecting monetary donations for the 41st Annual Feed-A-Friend food drive. The fundraiser kicked off Oct 15, 2014 and will end Nov 20, 2014.
By each SU student donating a dollar or purchasing the selected items at the C-store located in the CUB, they can help the organization in their efforts to feed over 300 families this season. The Office of Multicultural student affairs reach out to surrounding communities such as churches, nonprofits and women shelters.
Their efforts have spread out to SU faculty, staff even alumni in reaching this goal. Even off campus business and primary contributor King’s Kettle has collaborated with Afro-Am, a multicultural organization from the Office of MSA to help the cause.
Student workers and volunteers have taken time out to set up stands at the CUB, Century Café inside of Old Main, the SU football games, Reisner and Kriner dining halls. The student workers and volunteers are doing whatever it takes to get people on board to support. They even have plans of doing a ‘Wobble’ flash mob to attract SU students, staff, and faculty in order to raise money and awareness of the fundraiser.
With help from SU participants and local business King’s Kettle Afro-Am give families from Newville, Chambersburg, Carlisle, and Green Castle a food basket containing enough goods for a thanksgiving meal.
Afro-Am’s purpose is devoted to opening and maintaining communication between African American students of the University and community; educating and forming relationships with all SU students; promotes an interest in the history, cultural heritage, and the current situation of African American men and women; provides a means for expressing the goals of African American students in relation to their academic, social, and cultural lives at this institution.
The Office of Multicultural Affairs and the African American organization are still looking for volunteers to help in raising funds for families in need. If you would like to participate you can Contact Ms. Cindy Dixon at CKDixon@ship.edu or the president of Afro-Am, Lavell Simpkins at ls44943@ship.edu.
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