National Gamma Sigma Sigma and the Red Cross: A humanitarian effort
Kira Reeves
Issue date: 4/9/09 Section: News
In this day and age, the need to help out a fellow man seems to be increasing. Our world, nation and communities have all in some way been affected by war, disaster, terrorism or some other issue related to the current state of our economy. These themes are not new, but instead date back centuries.
The Red Cross was founded during one of the country's most tumultuous times, the Civil War. Clara Burton, founder of the Red Cross, ventured into many things throughout her life. A nurse, humanitarian and teacher, she helped aid the Confederate and Union Soldiers. Her forward-thinking in the midst of slavery only saw equality.
Today, the Red Cross has more than a million volunteers and 30,000 employees. They accept blood donations, help in disasters and provide health education in communities, military aid and community service. The Red Cross is not only a national organization, but an international one as well.
Recently, the TMB hosted an event organized by the National Gamma Sigma Sigma, National Service Sorority Inc. It was focused on the "Red Cross Heroes," individuals in the military stationed overseas in the current war. The proceeds are used to make care packages and send them to soldiers. Also, victims of Hurricane Katrina will be helped.
Shaneka Wallace, president of the national gamma sigma sigma sorority, said she became involved because, of the community service it provides.
"The campus needs a positive force to uplift us," Wallace says.
The focus here at JSU is on education, but there are several organizations that can benefit not only you, but entire communities. The choice upon graduation is not only the ability to think of one's self, but to realize that you are part of a much bigger movement-our community. It is through the selfless act of humanitarian efforts that a community, nation, or world, can be helped and changed.
The Red Cross was founded during one of the country's most tumultuous times, the Civil War. Clara Burton, founder of the Red Cross, ventured into many things throughout her life. A nurse, humanitarian and teacher, she helped aid the Confederate and Union Soldiers. Her forward-thinking in the midst of slavery only saw equality.
Today, the Red Cross has more than a million volunteers and 30,000 employees. They accept blood donations, help in disasters and provide health education in communities, military aid and community service. The Red Cross is not only a national organization, but an international one as well.
Recently, the TMB hosted an event organized by the National Gamma Sigma Sigma, National Service Sorority Inc. It was focused on the "Red Cross Heroes," individuals in the military stationed overseas in the current war. The proceeds are used to make care packages and send them to soldiers. Also, victims of Hurricane Katrina will be helped.
Shaneka Wallace, president of the national gamma sigma sigma sorority, said she became involved because, of the community service it provides.
"The campus needs a positive force to uplift us," Wallace says.
The focus here at JSU is on education, but there are several organizations that can benefit not only you, but entire communities. The choice upon graduation is not only the ability to think of one's self, but to realize that you are part of a much bigger movement-our community. It is through the selfless act of humanitarian efforts that a community, nation, or world, can be helped and changed.
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Jacksonville Movers
posted 5/28/09 @ 9:33 AM CST
Great article, very well written. I definitely agree that an increase in humanitarian efforts and public service is needed in order to change our world and help those who need it. (Continued…)
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