Benedict College Campus Highlight
“I can’t believe this is true. People helping us and expecting nothing. Thank you.” Those are the words of a Columbia resident who benefited from donations distributed by an alliance appropriately called Yes We C.A.R.E. In response to President Barack Obama’s Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge, the Benedict College Service-Learning and Leadership Development Program and a coalition of faithbased organizations formed Yes We C.A.R.E (Constituents Aligned to Respond Effectively). The service-learning initiative began on October 22, 2011 and concluded on Benedict College’s annual day of service on
April 24, 2012. Nearly 300 students helped collect and distribute resources to low-income and homeless residents in the Eau Claire community through a monthly One Stop Shop. A total of 787 individuals obtained gently used clothing and household items collected through donations. Additionally, students distributed social services information to aide participants. During the final One Stop Shop, Benedict College President Dr. David H. Swinton was present to recognize the efforts of interfaith collaborative partners from Grace Christian Church, Masjid As-Salaam, Ridgewood Missionary Baptist Church, and First Calvary Baptist Church.
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