Cal State Fullerton Hurricane Relief Effort Generates Aid
CSUF has collected more than $5,000 for the American Red Cross to use towards victims of Hurricane Katrina

Hundreds of students, faculty members and staffers donated more than $5,000 on Wednesday and Thursday during Cal State Fullerton’s “Donate a Dollar” campaign to support Hurricane Katrina relief efforts of the American Red Cross. Dozens of volunteers spent six hours at the main and Irvine campuses collecting individual and group donations.

“The response from students, faculty and staff members has been gratifying,” said Judith Anderson, executive vice president and Orange County Red Cross board member. “The Cal State Fullerton community has shown that it cares a great deal about those affected by Hurricane Katrina and wants to help as much as possible.”

Relief efforts are ongoing at the Irvine campus through next week, said Frances Teves, acting associate director of advocacy.

From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 and Thursday, Sept. 8, students, faculty and staff members were asked to donate $1 for Gulf Coast hurricane relief efforts. Tables were set up in the Quad and along the pathway leading to the Titan Bookstore. Information on disaster preparedness, as well as additional ways to help, were disseminated by the Associated Students Inc. and the Volunteer & Service Center.

Over the Labor Day weekend, donations were collected at the entrance gates to Titan soccer matches and the women’s volleyball tournament. The $165 donated will be turned over to the American Red Cross.

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