Students to serve non-profit organizations, homeless in Philadelphia
Dave Calvario, director of the Center for Service Leadership, and 19 Waynesburg University students will travel to Philadelphia, Pa., over spring break to work with the Center for Student Missions (CSM).
The University has partnered with the CSM for more than six years and has served in Nashville, New York City, the District of Columbia and Philadelphia. The group will leave Waynesburg on Saturday, March 1 and return Friday, March 7.
The mission team will assist a number of non-government organizations by serving at soup kitchens, homeless shelters, food banks and thrift stores. The students will see the impoverished parts of the city and will interact with homeless individuals by offering them a snack and asking for prayer requests.
“Participating in a mission service trip pushes each participant outside his or her comfort zone and allows them to experience situations that are otherwise foreign to them,” Calvario said. “God has called each of us to serve our brothers and sisters and I know of no better way to do this than through participating in a mission service trip.”
After experiencing the Center for Student Missions Philadelphia trip last year, Andrew Naymick and Janet Carson decided to return.
“Philadelphia was one of the most rewarding trips I have ever been on. No matter where you went in Philadelphia, you always found someone that needed help and you felt like you made a difference,” Carson said. “I was able to gain a better understanding of the inner city and how much poverty there is. Through this trip, I felt as if I was really able to make a difference in the lives of others and I wanted to create that same influence again.”
Students participating in the mission trip include:
Dorcas Adjei, a freshman communication major from Indianapolis, Ind.
Dan Amaismeier, a freshman undeclared major from Hickory, Pa.
Karie Barnum, a freshman criminal justice administration major from Virginia Beach, Va. Jean Beaubrun, a freshman undeclared major from Pleasantville, N.J.
Natalie Bruzda, a freshman communication major from Greensburg, Pa.
Janet Carson, a sophomore elementary education major from Portersville, Pa.
Nate Carter, a sophomore undeclared major from North Braddock, Pa.
Genna Clark, a sophomore elementary education major from Everett, Pa.
Bethany Danaher, a freshman elementary education major from Steubenville, Ohio
Elise Lane, a freshman athletic training major from Jones Mills, Pa.
Jared Kephart, a freshman sociology and pre-professional major from McDonald, Pa.
Sarah McCoy, a freshman human services/social science major from Steubenville, Ohio Andrew Naymick, a sophomore engineering/math major from Uniontown, Pa.
Tyler Roach, a junior athletic training major from Alburtis, Pa.
Amanda Schlott, a biology and pre-professional major from Finleyville, Pa.
Naquelle Sisco, a freshman biology pre-professional major from Salem, Ohio
Greg Slaney, a freshman communication major from Washington, Pa.
Steve Sluzynsky, a freshman history major from Monaca, Pa.
Stephanie Zeek, a freshman nursing major from Levittown, Pa.
Waynesburg University is a private, comprehensive Christian university offering doctoral, graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations. Founded in 1849 by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Waynesburg University is located on a contemporary campus in the hills of southwestern Pennsylvania, with three adult centers located in the Pittsburgh region. The University is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) and is one of only 27 Bonner Scholar schools in the country, offering local, regional and international opportunities to touch the lives of others through service.
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Released February 25, 2008
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