NSU Student-Athletes to Participate in Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge
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Posted By: How May I Help You NC on February 22, 2013 Nine Norfolk State University student-athletes will volunteer with the Corpus Christi, Texas chapter of Habitat for Humanity during the week of March 4-10 to help build and rehabilitate homes as part of the organization's national alternative spring break program, Collegiate Challenge. "Instead of packing up for the beach, this group of student-athletes picks up hammers to help build a new home," said Jacqueline Nicholson, NSU's assistant athletics director for academic services. "This spring break trip is a win-win situation for our student-athletes. Service is part of the mission of NSU and this trip will provide an opportunity for students to experience a new environment, serve others and assist a family in need." The athletes scheduled to make the trip are: Charlotte Armstead - Volleyball Bryant Bailey - Football Shaquan Bailey - Football Beatriz Ferreira - Volleyball Joseph Hawkins - Football Ramsey Henderson - Football Alicea Teamer - Women's Track Kylee Thiim - Volleyball Cameron Williams - Football Since Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization, the student-athletes are expected to provide their own cost for transportation including flights, lodging, meals and other expenses. Anyone wishing to make a donation can do so online or by mailing a check to the NSU athletics department. Online donations can be made through the NSU Athletics Foundation pay portal at www.nsuspartans.com by designating in the "donor comments" that it is for the Habitat for Humanity-Collegiate Challenge. Checks can be mailed to: Norfolk State University Athletic Foundation-Athletic Initiatives Department of Athletics 700 Park Avenue Norfolk, VA 23504 The donation deadline is March 9. For the past 24 years, more than 208,000 students have spent their school breaks volunteering across the country through Habitat for Humanity's Collegiate Challenge program, donating more than $20 million to Habitat affiliates. "We're grateful for the students who use their spring break to volunteer with a Habitat affiliate for Collegiate Challenge," said Jenn Skudlarek, Habitat for Humanity International's manager of U.S. volunteer programs. "Their work makes a meaningful difference and will have a lasting impact in communities across the country." The Collegiate Challenge program is one of the many programs Habitat has to engage youth ages 5 to 25 in Habitat's work. In addition to the ongoing support State Farm® offices provide to local Habitat affiliates across the United States, State Farm has served as the national corporate sponsor of Habitat for Humanity's youth programs since 2007. For the complete story, visit www.nsuspartans.com Courtesy MEAC Media Relations Thu, February 21, 2013 If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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