2008 Woodie Awards
Stevens Habitat for Humanity gains RSO status
Sheeraz Hyder
Issue date: 9/14/07 Section: Campus News
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For four years, a group at Stevens called Habitat for Humanity has participated in a competition called Collegiate Challenge during spring break to build houses for the poor. At the last senate meeting on Sunday they were congratulated for their efforts by gaining status as a Recognized Student Organization (RSO). The group's main purpose as an RSO would be to "provide activities that are not Collegiate [Challenge]-related but still building" according to Siena York-Carr '08. Using Jersey City as their Recognized National Habitat affiliate, the Stevens Habitat for Humanity plans to sponsor two building events for the semester.
Habitat for Humanity has an interest group of approximately 50 students of which at least 20-30 are regularly involved. As interest in the group grows, they hope to hold at least one building event a month next semester. The group plans on building in Jersey City but first have to wait for building approval. If Jersey City is not approved the group will look elsewhere. National Status is attained after attending online courses regarding the mission of Habitat for Humanity, attending meetings with their affiliate, creating bylaws and holding a conference call with their advisor and affiliate.
The group is currently finalizing their bylaws with help from Nathalie Waite, Associate Director in the Office of Student Life, who serves as the group's faculty advisor. The mission of habitat for humanity is four-fold: building, advocacy, fundraising and educating. York-Carr said "We will definitely be recognized as a chapter nationally by the end of the semester." With national status, Habitat for Humanity will be able to choose the site for their Collegiate Challenge and be able to donate 10% of their fundraising overseas.
Habitat for Humanity has an interest group of approximately 50 students of which at least 20-30 are regularly involved. As interest in the group grows, they hope to hold at least one building event a month next semester. The group plans on building in Jersey City but first have to wait for building approval. If Jersey City is not approved the group will look elsewhere. National Status is attained after attending online courses regarding the mission of Habitat for Humanity, attending meetings with their affiliate, creating bylaws and holding a conference call with their advisor and affiliate.
The group is currently finalizing their bylaws with help from Nathalie Waite, Associate Director in the Office of Student Life, who serves as the group's faculty advisor. The mission of habitat for humanity is four-fold: building, advocacy, fundraising and educating. York-Carr said "We will definitely be recognized as a chapter nationally by the end of the semester." With national status, Habitat for Humanity will be able to choose the site for their Collegiate Challenge and be able to donate 10% of their fundraising overseas.