Studentscreate new serviceorganization

by Kristina Geerken assistant features editor

Offering a helping hand and putting smiles on faces is something that comes easily for some. Fortunately, there is a group of students on the Cabrini Campus that bas decided to extend the arm of Cabrini Service to the community.

CAV PRIDE, a new service organization, is trying to take flight, recruit new members and receive official club status. Dedicated to helping children in need of attention and care, students visit different families in Chester, PA.

:It all started with our Cabrini Day of Service," sophomore Jamie Matozzo said. Junior Rachel Angeloni, sophomore Carolyn Ashton and first year student Melissa Kelshaw nodded their heads in agreement.

Angeloni, Matozzo, Ashton and Kelshaw are all responsible for the creation of the new organization. They were all placed at these sites during the Cabrini College Day of Service, where Angeloni and Matozzo assumed the roles of orientation counselor.

"We had such a good experience interacting with the kids," Angeloni said. "It had such a positive impact that we all wanted to visit again."

At a recent meeting, Angeloni, Matozzo and Kelshaw planned activities for the children. "These children do not get to see many people. We go to help lift their spirits and provide a change of scenery," said Angeloni and Matozzo.

Setting the mood for spring, basic activities such as planting seeds and making story books are planned. Currently, the organization has been receiving funds from Campus

Ministry. However, after the organization has been functioning for a year, they may achieve club status.

The acronym for CAY PRIDE is Cabrini Advocating Yolunteerism, along with Persistence, Respect, Integrity, Determination and Effort.

On Saturdays, the CAY PRIDE crew car pools to three different sites in Chester. There is Family Management, Wesley House and Colony House. These houses are part of an organization that helps displaced and homeless families find some sort of hope and helps them establish either a new residence, or employment

Giving children ages 5 and over excitement and new experiences is something that has driven the organization. "We want to let them know that other people care," Angeloni said.

Did you ever want to lend a helping hand?

Well, here is your chance!!

Come and get a feel for C.A.V.PRIDE

Grab hold of this opportunity to enrich the lives of under privileged children

Any questions? Call Melissa X8662

Rachel X8705

Jamie X8017

Carolyn X8092