March 13, 2008
For Immediate Release
For an Interview:
Melanie Sorensen
(801) 863-6030
The third annual Habitat for Humanity concert will be held March 22 at 6:30 p.m at UVSC’s Centre Stage. The concert features “Miles To Go,” a local bluegrass band, who have preformed at other fundraising events in the area.
As UVSC and Habitat for Humanity have continued their relationship, this past year UVSC sponsored a house for the organization. The construction management department, led by Bob Dunn, an instructor in construction management and Dewayne Erdman, an instructor in building trades, has been working on the house since last August.
“President Sederburg is a huge supporter and this was actually his idea to do a Habitat House,” said Melanie Sorensen, program coordinator for the volunteer and service learning center.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County is a non-profit, ecumenical organization and is one of more than 2,100 affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International. Affiliated in 1991 by a group of local community members that were concerned about substandard housing in the county, the organization has built and/or renovated 27 homes, providing more than 43 adults and 93 children safe and affordable housing.
“This is a great opportunity for the UVSC population to get involved with Habitat,” said Sorensen. “Often times students don’t have time to actually go and volunteer, or help build, due to scheduling. But this gives them a chance to be part of something that is worthwhile and enjoy entertainment as well.”
Tickets are $5 a person or $20 a family and can be purchased in advance at UVSC Campus Connection or at the door the night of the event. The concert is co-sponsored by the volunteer and service learning center and the local band.
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