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For Immediate Release: October 27, 2017

Students...or Angels?

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Cedar City, Utah, October 27, 2017 - SUU students can spend a little time to spread a lot of cheer through Angel Trees.

 

Starting November 1, Angel Trees will be spread around SUU’s campus giving students the opportunity to help local families in need.

 

Students can pick an ornament from one of the Angel Trees located around campus. Each ornament has a list of items and gifts that will help local families in need. The student purchases these items for the family and drops them off at the Community Engagement Center.

 

“The trees give the students an opportunity to help families who don’t get a fancy Christmas,” said Pam Branin, the Associate Director at the Community Engagement Center.

 

Although Angel Trees is a program everyone can participate in, it is a unique experience for students. Students are often tight with money and lacking in time. Angel Trees are a simple and meaningful way for students to help others during the holidays.

 

Student Katrina Christensen said,“Since people close to me have benefitted from similar donation programs around Christmas, I knew it was my time to give back. I enjoyed serving even without knowing who it would impact.”

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Students go home for the holidays but are also a key part of Cedar City’s community. Before they leave for the break, contributing to Angel Trees is a way they can give back to the community.

 

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Contact: Lauren Erickson, SUU Community Engagement Center

Phone: 435-865-8335, Email: braninp@suu.edu

 

About the Community Engagement Center

The Community Engagement Center is a place on SUU Campus where students can volunteer and contribute to the community. There are many different programs in which students can get involved. Whether a student wants to help one time or every week, volunteers are always welcome. To know about upcoming events sponsored by the Community Engagement Center, email Pam Branin to be included in the weekly mailing list.