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Relief fund to help replace Gaston-damaged vehiclesA committee of student organizations launched a relief fund to aid two dining hall employees whose cars were destroyed in Tropical Storm Gaston. In little over a week, the students raised about $9,000. Committee members solicited contributions from student organizations and went door-to-door in residence halls. They also raised funds from seniors attending a social. "The committee has been astounded by students' support of this idea," said Richmond senior Melanie Mayhew, committee co-chair. "It's reassuring to know we have a campus community willing to support each other." After the storm, the two employees learned that their basic liability insurance would not cover the damages. Since the two had remained on campus during the storm to ensure students got dinner, several organizations decided to create a relief fund to replace the totaled cars. Mayhew said students want to give back to University employees who work hard for students every day. Each employee received $3,000 plus a $100 gas card. Some of the money went to fund a luncheon for facilities staff. What remained went into an emergency relief fund in the Office of the Chaplaincy. |
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