Coordinated Hurricane Relief Efforts
Thank You for Making the WCL Coordinated Fundraising Campaign a Success and Raising Nearly $5,000 for the Disaster Relief Effort!
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Dear WCL Students, Administrators, Faculty, and Staff:
As we have all seen from continuous news reports this week, Hurricane Katrina has left a level of devastation never before seen in America's history. But in times like these, America shows its compassion. The outpouring of support here at the Washington College of Law has been truly encouraging and heartwarming. Through a unified effort, we can fight back the feeling of utter helplessness and loss, which so may of our fellow law students and citizens surely feel at this difficult time.
In conjunction with American University's undergraduate and graduate student government entities, the Student Bar Association (SBA) is leading a University-wide effort called KARE, the Katrina Aid & Relief Effort. During the month of September, we will work to raise funds here at the law school, all of which will be contributed to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. We hope you will continue to show compassion throughout the entire month of September and participate in the fundraising events and initiatives detailed below.
Thank you for your anticipated support of this very important cause.
With deep gratitude and best wishes,
SBA President Adam J. Cohen & Vice President Jon Feere
Wednesday, September 7th
Business Law Society Raffle - Gift certificates to Washington, D.C. restaurants and shops, as well as Nationals tickets will be awarded, with all proceeds going to the relief efforts. Tickets to be sold through Thursday, September 15th, will all proceeds benefiting the relief efforts.
Service of Remembrance at the AU Kay Spiritual Life Center - A one-hour non-denominational service featuring remarks from the University chaplain and four Louisiana residents and displaced Tulane & Loyola students now visiting American University. Service begins at 5:00 p.m.
Action for Human Rights/Center for Human Rights Bake Sale - Baked goods will be sold in the WCL lobby from 8am-5pm on both Wednesday, September 7th, and Thursday, September 8th.
Friday, September 9th
Benefit Concert in Main Campus's "The Tavern" (Mary Graydon Center food court) - Featuring past performers from Washington D.C.'s famous 9:30 Club. A $5 donation will be requested at the door. Concert starts at 8:00 p.m.
Week of September 12th
Five in Five Campaign - Members of the WCL family are asked to contribute $1 each day for five days in buckets located at each Sixth Floor Dining Room register. If 1,000 people donate at least $1 every day this week, over $5,000 will be raised for Katrina's victims. Evening Law Students Association (ELSA) will assist with this campaign at night.
Thursday, September 15th
SBA Bar Review Fundraiser - A $5 donation will be required at the door and a portion of the proceeds will be contributed to WCL's relief efforts. Business Law Society raffle winners will be announced at the venue at approximately 11:15pm.
Week of September 19th
Donated Lunch Sale - Donated pizza and sandwiches provided by local establishments will be sold for $2 per slice and $3 per sandwich, with all proceeds benefiting the relief efforts.
* * * Please watch for more fundraising opportunities throughout the month of September * * *
