Eastern Student Jacqueline Fedor Participates in Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser

2011 Nov 9

Jacqueline Fedor of Milford, CT, was one of 18 Eastern Connecticut State University students who participated in the University's Habitat for Humanity's fundraiser on Oct. 26-27. Fedor is a Communication major.

Eastern's Habitat for Humanity campus chapter held its annual "Shack-a-Thon" fundraiser over a 24-hour period in front of Webb Hall to increase awareness of substandard housing in the Willimantic community.

Participating Eastern students were asked to live in cardboard box structures for the full 24 hours. Students were able to attend classes and extracurricular activities, but they had to return to the cardboard shelter during the fundraising period. Students were encouraged to give up electronic devices including cell phones, laptops and iPods to fully appreciate someone living in a substandard home. Habitat for Humanity members collected donations during the event and will continue to accept donations throughout the semester to raise money for their alternative spring break trip in March 2012, when they will build a house in South Carolina.

Eastern Connecticut State University is part of the Connecticut State University System (CSUS) and is the state's public liberal arts university. Eastern serves more than 5,000 students each year on its Willimantic campus.