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Weathering Storms When disaster strikes, there is no way to prepare for the devastation. But by banding together, Chartwells’ associates brought hope, donations and comfort to those in need.
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE
Hope and Hydration Clothing Drive Spartan Eats proudly executed a “Love, Spartan Eats” event. The Spartan Eats staff bagged 1,000 respite bags of goodies and delivered them to students. Most were sequestered in their dorm rooms due to not only the pandemic but multiple wildfires burning within 100 miles of the campus, making the air quality outside toxic. The respite bags included Aquafina, Voss water, Rockstar Energy Drink, homemade cookies and a fruit cup. In addition to helping students on campus, San Jose State opened its housing to the local UC Santa Cruz students displaced by one of the major wildfires.
On November 4th, Hurricane Eta struck Central America leaving thousands devastated. Many families lost their loved ones, homes and clothing. The Manhattanville Dining Services team decided to help by donating clothing to the families who were affected. So, they initiated a clothing drive for November 12-13th. It was a last-minute relief project, but with the help of social media and many student organizations on campus, they were able to collect 40-plus bags of clothing! The Pozas-Cruz family, who regularly help families in Honduras, will distribute these donations. The Chartwells team is thankful to everyone who generously participated in this important initiative!
BARRY UNIVERSITY
The Dining Services team at Barry University prepared and served more than 2,000 to-go meals before a looming tropical storm hit.
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CHARTWELLSMONTHLY.COM | NOVEMBER 2020
