Grand Rapids, Michigan (December 11, 2008) -
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Haiti Connection volunteers will be staffing a table and collecting donations daily
Monday through Friday (Dec. 15 - 19) from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the lower level of
the Wege Center.
Our goal is to raise $1,200 towards two Haitian teachers' salaries. Please help us
meet our goal! No gift is too small.
The Haiti Connection of Aquinas College is a group on campus dedicated to deepening
and sharing our understanding of poverty, our human "connectedness," and the gospel
message of social justice by providing opportunities for participation in Haitian
culture.
The Haiti Connection has established a "sister-school" relationship between Aquinas
College and the Andre Pierre School in Borel, Haiti. Students learn about poverty
and development through experiencing life in Haiti, visiting the Andre Pierre School
and working in a children's hospital. This Service-Learning trip includes a three-credit
course during second semester.