ISSUED: 21 February 2017
MEDIA CONTACT: Valerie Owens
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV — Shepherd University’s Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program is sponsoring a series of fundraisers to help cover the cost of students traveling to southern West Virginia March 12-19 to perform community service. This year, 18 students have signed up to participate, and the fundraisers will help cover their expenses.
Members of the community are invited to help these students by participating in the following fundraisers:
- Sunday, February 26, 5–9 p.m.—Chipotle Spirit Night, 927 Foxcroft Avenue, Martinsburg. Let the cashier know that you are eating at Chipotle to support the ASB team from Shepherd University, no flyer needed. A portion of the sales from the evening will be donated to the ASB team
- Wednesday, March 1, and Thursday, March 2, Robert C. Byrd Science and Technology Center lawn—donuts and coffee will be available for a donation.
- Thursday, March 2, 5 – 8 p.m.—Chick Fil A Spirit Night, 156 Joshua M. Freeman Blvd., Ranson. Let the cashier know that you are eating more chicken to support the ASB team from Shepherd University, no flyer needed. A portion of the sales from the evening will be donated to the ASB team.
- Now until Friday, March 10, Office of Student Engagement, Student Center suite 216—Dooney & Bourke Kingston hobo purse drawing. Tickets are available for purchase for $1 each or 6 for $5. The winner will be drawn on March 10 at 2 p.m.
For more information, contact Rachel Moreno, director of community services and service learning coordinator, at rcrum@shepherd.edu.
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