Projects to help the community |
Andy Lehman |
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For 20 years the Phi Eta Sigma organization has been involved in community projects and service. PES is a freshman honorary organization that allows students to share their talents and skills with the community, PES President Amy Hellrung wrote in an e-mail to the Alestle. "We also do projects in order to fill the needs of the community," Hellrung said. "We take seriously the value of sharing and caring for others." On Saturday, some of the organization's members went to the Holy Angels Shelter in East St. Louis to volunteer their time. The shelter strives to prevent homelessness and offers shelter to women and children. Volunteers became part of the women and children's families for the day. They designed T-shirts, decorated cookies, learned budgeting and time-management skills. "The members of our organization receive much satisfaction from volunteering," Hellrung said. "It is a very rewarding experience." The community benefits from our services, Hellrung wrote. Community members interact with college students and realize all that the students have to offer. On March 4, PES will head to Fairmont City for the Fairmont Family Day and Health Fair. Volunteers from PES, the SIUE School of Dental Medicine, the SIUE School of Nursing and other organizations will help with child-care, children's activities and medical services. The organization has had modest success in fund raising for Christmas and food pantries, Hellrung wrote. "In the last four years the organization's community service has increased," Hellrung said. "Our goal for the future is to continue serving the community and to hopefully gain more participation in achieving this goal." | |