Archive - Oct 2005

Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

COLLEGE KIDS TOIL FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE

Members of Wagner's Habitat for Humanity help prepare housing

Monday, October 03, 2005

By DOUG AUER

STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE

Rather than join the droves of 20-somethings hitting Manhattan to party during the weekend, eight students from Wagner College ventured into the city that never sleeps to help pack up pre-fabricated houses destined for families displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

The students -- all members of the college's Habitat for Humanity chapter -- joined forces with other volunteers early Saturday morning in an effort organized by Habitat for Humanity International, NBC-TV's "Today" show, and Warner Music Group, to help rebuild the battered Gulf Coast region.