Charleston Happenings - August 8, 2023

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Office of Student Services Charleston-

The Office of Student Services is now located on the 1st floor of the Library in the WVU Building. Please stop by and see us!

Community Service Hours:

Ronald McDonald House Charities Donation Drive

Supporting local RMHC in Charleston and Huntington – supports the families of children admitted to the hospital, allowing them to remain within walking distance of their children when they need them the most. The list of donations are attached. Log your services hours in SOLE (1 hr/$10 worth of items). For more info, please email Christina Herrold Scarr cbherrold@mix.wvu.edu .

Organize a Coat Drive

All coats need to be collected in October, then sorted by gender and age of recipients and bagged and driven to the men’s shelters, Rea of Hope, Sojourners, Mountain Mission, and others who serve those in need in early November for free distribution.

Heart and Hand Food Pantry and Covenant House Food Pantry

As fall weather arrives, the pantries are requesting soup, Saltines, and evaporated milk. Thank you for placing items in the bins in the entryway of EMUMC, 108 Oakwood Rd, Charleston, WV Monday-Thursday (8:30 am-1 pm) or Sunday's (8:30 am-12 pm).

The Heart and Hand Thrift Shop in South Charleston needs volunteers to sort and process donations, test electronics, or organize books or clothing. If you can contribute 2-3 hours weekly, please contact Jenny or Vicki at 304-342-0029 or go to https://hhomwv.org and complete the online form.

MS 3 Class of 2025

The WVU School of Medicine Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is seeking Medical Student Representatives to participate on the Committee to serve as a voice of the Medical Student Body. Anyone with a passion for this mission, underrepresented minority in medicine, LGBTQIA, or would just like to participate should put their name forward for consideration. Contact Dr. Hashmi for information.

MS 4 Class of 2024

The WVU School of Medicine Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is seeking Medical Student Representatives to participate on the Committee to serve as a voice of the Medical Student Body. Anyone with a passion for this mission, underrepresented minority in medicine, LGBTQIA, or would just like to participate should put their name forward for consideration. Contact Dr. Hashmi for information.