Centenary College and Drew University Disaster Relief Project
January 3-12 2009
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina there was a national call for volunteers to help with rebuilding in the Gulf Coast region. In 2006 and 2007, over 230 students, faculty and staff from Centenary College in Hackettstown and Drew University in Madison traveled to New Orleans and worked on houses there for 10 days. Working under the auspices of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), work teams were assigned to help homeowners who were either under-insured or uninsured. After two very successfull trips the teams had worked on over 200 homes, helping families start the rebuilding process.
In January 2008, both schools returned to the New Orleans area. This time our mission was to rebuild houses. We worked with two fantastic organizations; Habitat for Humanity and the St. Bernard Project. Teams from both schools helped rebuild houses from scratch in the now famous Musician's Village section and other Habitat projects throughout New Orleans. St. Bernard Project is a rebuilding organization; they use volunteer labor and donations for building supplies to rebuild homes. On the average, it takes them 8-12 weeks and $12,000 worth of building supplies to completely rebuild a house that has been gutted to the studs. Our teams were assigned to homeowners for the entire week as they helped them rebuild their current home. These jobs ranged from installing flooring and doors to hanging dry wall and interior painting. The bonds formed with those homeowners and families are ones that our teams will have forever.
January 2009, both schools are committed to returning to the New Orleans area. It is something we are strongly committed to and we expect to continue with getting people back in their homes and trying to get their lives back together.
Centenary College and Drew University Disaster Relief Project
"Not just a CAUSE, a COMMITMENT"
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2008 Centenary College & Drew University Disaster Relief Golf Classic
Friday, October 3rd
MineBrook Golf Club
Hackettstown, NJ
For more info click on the link below
Golf Brochure
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What do I pack?
All deposits should be in. The people who have reservations for the bus will have to finish paying the balance of the $250 and have filled out all of the proper forms to confirm their attendence in January.
Where are we working?
At this moment we have reserved spots at two great organizations for us to work, while we're down in Louisiana.
Where will be staying?
We have made arrangements to stay at Camp Hope.
Fundraisers
Poinsettias and Wreath Sale
is over, we expect to have them in for the week of 12/3.
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED!!!
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The Disaster Relief Golf Classic raised approximately $6,000
towards our transportation down to Louisiana.
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The Drew University Bulb Sale raised $560 towards our travel costs.
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Centenary College's Drag Fashion Show
Was a SMASH HIT!!!!
Thank You to all you brave souls ...
and by brave souls I meant the people who paid to watch
and the people who walked the runway.
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Drew University's Drag Fashion Show
Thursday, November 29th
6pm in UC107
Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door.
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"Cuts for a Cause", formerly known as "Kuts for Katrina"
Salvatore Minardi Salons of Madison
Wednesday, December 5th, 2007
9:00 - 5:00 p.m. in UC -107
"advance appointments are strongly suggested,but walkins are welcome"
Hair cuts
$25.00 cut only, $35.00 cut & blow dry
Hair cuts by Sal Minardi
$35.00 cut only, $45.00 cut & blow dry
All proceeds donated to the Disaster Relief Project!
Limited appt. time, first come-first serve!!!
Contact Rita Gregory ext. 3414 to schedule an appointment!
Links to check out