Sacred Heart University faculty, students and staff are coordinating a variety of relief initiatives to support the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
The Sacred Heart University Disaster Relief Fund has been established and fundraising measures are in process; donations are being accepted in Campus Ministry (M103). Additional collection sites for material relief are being organized throughout campus. Please continue to check the www.sacredheart.edu for updates.
Faculty and staff, with the support of Campus Ministry, have begun exploring efforts to educate around issues of poverty and racial intolerance. As programs are developed, details will be announced via email and the university website.
Current and developing efforts include:
Materials for the Gulf Region, Ongoing Collections
Much has been given and much has been delivered, BUT long after the cameras have left the Gulf Coast there will be a need for your gifts.
The SHU Hurricane Relief Collection Center will be accepting ongoing donations for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina:
Location: Sacred Heart University, University Commons (Rear Entrance)
Dates: Saturdays, Sept 17th – Oct 29th
Times: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Items Currently Requested:
Juice, soda, canned goods, non-perishable food/snacks, batteries, blankets, tarps, tents, baby formula, diapers (all sizes), baby wipes, toilet tissue, pillows (new), combs/brushes, razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, towels, washcloths
ITEMS NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTED: Bottled Water, Clothing
Contact: Gary Austin, austing@sacredheart.edu or 203-396-8067
*Agencies being supported include: Area Health Education Center of Northern Louisiana and Mississippi; and The State of Connecticut Hurricane Relief Effort.
Student-led fundraisers, assisted by Campus Ministry
Proceeds to go to the SHU Disaster Relief Fund:
Hurricane Katrina Relief Benefit: Comedians, food, music, raffles, pie throw, "bring your spare change booth"
This Sunday, September 18, 12- 3 PM.
Schedule of the days performers:
12 PM – 12:45 PM – Comedian Becky Donahue
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM – Comedian Tim young
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM - Musician Jeff LeBlanc
2:15 PM – 3 PM – Musician Joe Beleznay
Midnight Madness: Men's Basketball and the UMOJA Club, October 15
Prayers for Hurricane Victims
Please send prayer requests to pittmanm1170@sacredheart.edu, and we will post them regularly on our Web of Prayer at http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/3753_hurricane_katrina_relief_efforts.cfm. Check back often to pray for those in need!
SHU Athletics Lend a Hand
The Sacred Heart University Department of Athletics helped raise over $3,000 for the Hurricane Katrina disaster relief efforts at the September 10th football game between the Pioneers and Marist College.
The first donation was a contribution of the total gate receipts/ticket sales from the Pioneers home football opener, totaling $2,070. That money is being sent to the Northeast Conference office and will be donated as part of a larger conference-wide donation being made on behalf of all the football-playing institutions in the NEC.
A second donation was generated by the SHU cheerleaders at the end of the first quarter when they made their way through the stands and "passed the hat". Fans of both Marist and Sacred Heart responded very favorably, raising another $1,015, which has been sent to the Sacred Heart Campus Ministry and will be donated as part of the overall University effort for the "SHU Disaster Relief Fund."
The Pioneer women's lacrosse team helped contribute to Sacred Heart University's effort to aid those in need in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The team, under head coach Laura Cook's direction, helped to collect food and supplies all last week on campus to be sent to Biloxi, Mississippi.
“18 Wheeler Project”
Covenant Church Materials Collections for Biloxi, MS
The Sacred Heart University community came together to collect food and supplies, which were included in the "18 Wheeler" that traveled to Biloxi for hurricane survivors. The truck departed on Wednesday, September 14, from the Covenant Church in Easton.
9-11 Liturgy
More than 200 people attended a Candlelight Vigil for Hurricane Katrina victims, following a special mass to honor the victims of 9/11.
In addition to these efforts, students attending universities in the affected area will be offered emergency admission to SHU for the fall and spring semesters. (For related information, please see http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/3738_august_2005.cfm)
For further information about these relief initiatives, and to learn more about how to get involved, contact Campus Ministry at 203-371-7840.
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