2008 Woodie Awards
ASO raises thousands in storm relief
CHARITY: Students will collect cash donations for the Red Cross on the library lawn to raise $10,000.
By: Aaron Dobruck
Issue date: 9/15/05 Section: News
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Editor's Note: This article is part of a series that will focus on Hurricane Katrina's aftermath and connection to the EC community.
Weeks after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast, rescue efforts have begun to give way to humanitarian outreach and reconstruction.
As these new efforts get underway, the Associated Student Organization is partnering with the American Red Cross to raise $10,000 in support for victims of the category five storm. As of Wednesday the ASO has raised $3,154 Phillip Gomez, student trustee, said.
Joe Celli, ASO executive public relations officer and co-chairman of the five member Committee for Hurricane Katrina Relief, said that every student can and should help by donating money.
"We're not taking food or clothes because (they cost) too much to ship," Celli said. "They will accept whatever money students can spare, "pennies, quarters, nickels and dimes, anything, it all helps."
The ASO is unsure how long it will take to raise the $10,000 at its table on the library lawn, but it's committed to continue asking people for donations until their goal is met.
They decided to raise money after challenged to raise the money by two vice principals, Dr. Francisco Arce, interim vice president and Dr. John Baker, interim vice president, student and community advancement.
"Our first day we got over five hundred dollars," Celli said, and he is told that in the first week someone dropped in a check for $200, which adds to the funds that have been coming in from friends of his in other states.
To donate money, students may bring cash or checks to the ASO table set up on the library lawn from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursdays until Sept. 15. Students may also send checks to the college at 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 902506- c/o Student Development Office.
"It takes us, the people, to do something," Celli said.
He said that Oprah Winfrey did a special broadcast from the devastated areas and after Dion Sanders called on people in major league sports to each give $1,000, David Schnider, owner of the Washington Redskins, donated $500,000 to charities working in the aftermath of the Hurricane.
Weeks after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast, rescue efforts have begun to give way to humanitarian outreach and reconstruction.
As these new efforts get underway, the Associated Student Organization is partnering with the American Red Cross to raise $10,000 in support for victims of the category five storm. As of Wednesday the ASO has raised $3,154 Phillip Gomez, student trustee, said.
Joe Celli, ASO executive public relations officer and co-chairman of the five member Committee for Hurricane Katrina Relief, said that every student can and should help by donating money.
"We're not taking food or clothes because (they cost) too much to ship," Celli said. "They will accept whatever money students can spare, "pennies, quarters, nickels and dimes, anything, it all helps."
The ASO is unsure how long it will take to raise the $10,000 at its table on the library lawn, but it's committed to continue asking people for donations until their goal is met.
They decided to raise money after challenged to raise the money by two vice principals, Dr. Francisco Arce, interim vice president and Dr. John Baker, interim vice president, student and community advancement.
"Our first day we got over five hundred dollars," Celli said, and he is told that in the first week someone dropped in a check for $200, which adds to the funds that have been coming in from friends of his in other states.
To donate money, students may bring cash or checks to the ASO table set up on the library lawn from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursdays until Sept. 15. Students may also send checks to the college at 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 902506- c/o Student Development Office.
"It takes us, the people, to do something," Celli said.
He said that Oprah Winfrey did a special broadcast from the devastated areas and after Dion Sanders called on people in major league sports to each give $1,000, David Schnider, owner of the Washington Redskins, donated $500,000 to charities working in the aftermath of the Hurricane.