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Greek Councils unite to help homeless youth
First time three councils unite; Women's Center and Arnold Dining center also sponsoring event
Michelle Ofelt
Issue date: 11/6/09 Section: News
The Daily Barometer
Three OSU Greek councils are working together for the first time to put on a community service event this Saturday for the Jackson Street Youth Shelter by providing a pre-Thanksgiving meal on campus, giving away a raffle and bringing a local band in for entertainment.
The Unified Greek Council, Inter-Fraternity Council and the Panhellenic Sorority Council are planning the joint community service project. It is their first time collaborating for a philanthropic event. It will also provide a new experience for the Women's Center, which will sponsor a Greek event for the first time. Arnold Dining Center will also sponsor and host the event.
"This event is the perfect opportunity for the councils to unite and build bridges with other student organizations," said Cayla Lopez, a senior in political science and international studies, member of Kappa Delta and Panhellenic VP community service coordinator.
"It's a really great opportunity to see the first Greek-wide service project. It will probably be one of the biggest events we've ever had."
The Greek chapters are sending over 200 volunteers for the event. The IFC alone is bringing at least 100 volunteers. These volunteers will set up and tear down, assist with cooking and serve over 300 clients from the Jackson Street Youth Shelter.
"The residents of the shelter and the staff members are really looking forward to it," said Jennifer Christ, Jackson Street Youth Shelter volunteer coordinator and Albany expansion coordinator. "It will be a great group. We're very thankful to the Greek community for volunteering their time for us."
Greek chapters operate on philanthropic cores that vary from house to house. Each Greek chapter was asked to send at least 10 volunteers. However, some have their entire house signed up for the event.
"Even though each person may have different Greek symbols on their chests, they all have the same warm feeling in their hearts," said Rakan Khaki, IFC service coordinator. "We're all Greek, we're all Oregon State Beavers and we're all human."
Three OSU Greek councils are working together for the first time to put on a community service event this Saturday for the Jackson Street Youth Shelter by providing a pre-Thanksgiving meal on campus, giving away a raffle and bringing a local band in for entertainment.
The Unified Greek Council, Inter-Fraternity Council and the Panhellenic Sorority Council are planning the joint community service project. It is their first time collaborating for a philanthropic event. It will also provide a new experience for the Women's Center, which will sponsor a Greek event for the first time. Arnold Dining Center will also sponsor and host the event.
"This event is the perfect opportunity for the councils to unite and build bridges with other student organizations," said Cayla Lopez, a senior in political science and international studies, member of Kappa Delta and Panhellenic VP community service coordinator.
"It's a really great opportunity to see the first Greek-wide service project. It will probably be one of the biggest events we've ever had."
The Greek chapters are sending over 200 volunteers for the event. The IFC alone is bringing at least 100 volunteers. These volunteers will set up and tear down, assist with cooking and serve over 300 clients from the Jackson Street Youth Shelter.
"The residents of the shelter and the staff members are really looking forward to it," said Jennifer Christ, Jackson Street Youth Shelter volunteer coordinator and Albany expansion coordinator. "It will be a great group. We're very thankful to the Greek community for volunteering their time for us."
Greek chapters operate on philanthropic cores that vary from house to house. Each Greek chapter was asked to send at least 10 volunteers. However, some have their entire house signed up for the event.
"Even though each person may have different Greek symbols on their chests, they all have the same warm feeling in their hearts," said Rakan Khaki, IFC service coordinator. "We're all Greek, we're all Oregon State Beavers and we're all human."
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