Phi Theta Kappa raises money for Haitian relief effort
Amber Rogers-White
Issue date: 2/1/10 Section: News
Most are well aware of the adversity within Haiti caused by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred Jan. 12.
"The Haitian Health Ministry has the latest estimated death toll at 150,000, and 194,000 as the number of people injured," according to CNN World.
Phi Theta Kappa, an international academic honors society at Volunteer State Community College, has organized a fundraiser for earthquake victims.
They are challenging Vol State students and staff to donate $1 per person, which goes directly into an account to be sent to the American Red Cross.
"This began during Welcome Week, and was scheduled to end that same week. However, the students and faculty embraced the fundraiser. The decision was made then to continue keeping a table manned throughout the end of the month to accept donations," said Karen Yates, PTK fundraiser chair.
"We are accepting cash or check for donations. If a person chooses to do so by check, the memo field should read AP2885 Haiti Relief and Development," Yates continued.
"This country has always been compassionate in aiding other countries. However, the people of the United States have suffered enough natural disasters within the past few years to better appreciate the pain and suffering the Haitian people are going through, and they willfully want to help," said Yates.
"We have had students empty their change purse to donate their last penny. It has been really heartwarming to witness the giving spirit of the students on campus," she continued.
PTK has raised $1,119.00 as of Tuesday, Jan. 26.
"It's good that a small organization such as Phi Theta Kappa can help out and make a difference, because whether they realize it or not, they are making a difference," said Vol State student Zach West.
A donation box will be located in Room 217 of the Wood Campus Center for those who would like to make contributions through the end of Feb.
"We challenged everyone to donate just $1, but will not turn any amount of money away. With the amount of buying power that Red Cross has, pennies spent with them go much further," said Stacy Jones, the president of PTK.
"The Haitian Health Ministry has the latest estimated death toll at 150,000, and 194,000 as the number of people injured," according to CNN World.
Phi Theta Kappa, an international academic honors society at Volunteer State Community College, has organized a fundraiser for earthquake victims.
They are challenging Vol State students and staff to donate $1 per person, which goes directly into an account to be sent to the American Red Cross.
"This began during Welcome Week, and was scheduled to end that same week. However, the students and faculty embraced the fundraiser. The decision was made then to continue keeping a table manned throughout the end of the month to accept donations," said Karen Yates, PTK fundraiser chair.
"We are accepting cash or check for donations. If a person chooses to do so by check, the memo field should read AP2885 Haiti Relief and Development," Yates continued.
"This country has always been compassionate in aiding other countries. However, the people of the United States have suffered enough natural disasters within the past few years to better appreciate the pain and suffering the Haitian people are going through, and they willfully want to help," said Yates.
"We have had students empty their change purse to donate their last penny. It has been really heartwarming to witness the giving spirit of the students on campus," she continued.
PTK has raised $1,119.00 as of Tuesday, Jan. 26.
"It's good that a small organization such as Phi Theta Kappa can help out and make a difference, because whether they realize it or not, they are making a difference," said Vol State student Zach West.
A donation box will be located in Room 217 of the Wood Campus Center for those who would like to make contributions through the end of Feb.
"We challenged everyone to donate just $1, but will not turn any amount of money away. With the amount of buying power that Red Cross has, pennies spent with them go much further," said Stacy Jones, the president of PTK.