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The student government planned multiple fundraisers both on and off campus this year. Their online donation site was the biggest source of income, and the group sent messages to the Sacred Heart community, as well as family and friends.
“Seeing the generosity from the Sacred Heart community was just as rewarding as delivering the turkeys throughout Bridgeport,” said Eleanor Danna, who spearheaded this year’s campaign. “It is clear that the SHU community wants to give back and help those in need any way they can. This drive could not have been successful without the support of the SHU community and their friends and families.”
The turkeys are donated to Bridgeport Rescue Mission and the Alpha Community House by volunteers from SHU student government and volunteer programs, as well as the service learning and athletic departments.
Danna’s o-chairs were Adyel Duran, Kayleigh Pacciorretti and Manuela Contreras.
“It was a great experience being a part of the turkey drive this year,” said Danna. “Being able to deliver the turkeys throughout Bridgeport to St. Charles, Alpha Community House and Thomas Merton House was so rewarding. It means a great deal to the Bridgeport community that Sacred Heart comes together to put holiday meals on so many tables.”
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