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WVSU brings together volunteers for Cares Day
Summary
West Virginia State University held its annual Cares Day in Kanawha County, bringing together students, faculty, staff and alumni to volunteer on projects including helping shelter animals, stocking food pantries and preparing community gardens.
Content
West Virginia State University held its annual Cares Day on Friday, with volunteers gathering across Kanawha County. The event brings together Yellow Jacket students, faculty, staff and alumni for coordinated service projects each spring. Organizers opened the day with a morning kickoff ceremony and volunteer teams worked through the afternoon. The university framed the event as part of its ongoing connection with the local community.
Event details:
- The day's activities took place across Kanawha County and involved campus and community volunteers.
- Participants included students, faculty, staff and alumni identified with WVSU's Yellow Jacket community.
- Volunteer projects included work with shelter animals, stocking local food pantries and preparing community gardens.
- WVSU President Ericke Cage thanked the community and described the event as reflecting the university's commitment to local support.
- The day began with a kickoff ceremony in the morning and wrapped up late in the afternoon.
Summary:
The volunteer work provided hands-on support to local shelters, food pantries and community gardens and highlighted WVSU's community ties. Undetermined at this time.
