Elon University students have raised more than $14,000, including matching funds, for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Details...
Brian O’Shea, assistant to the vice president for student life, said Elon students have raised $10,100 for hurricane relief efforts as of Tuesday, Sept. 13. That figure increases to $14,153 with matching funds pledged by Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse.
In addition, O’Shea reports an overwhelming response to a drive to collect furniture and other household items. Among the items collected are sofas, 2 bedroom suites, 3 refrigerators, microwave ovens, clothes, toiletries and 55 blankets.
Katrina relief fund drives will be held at Elon’s home football games on Sept. 17, Sept. 24 and Oct. 1. Collection tables are also set up in Moseley Center and in dining halls.
For more information on how you can help, visit Elon’s Elon’s Katrina Relief home page…