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Students Organize 13^th Annual Auction for the Homeless

(Worcester, MA – February 20, 2004)  Supporting two local shelters for homeless people, Abby’s House and the Mustard Seed, the Student Government Association (SGA) at Worcester State College (WSC) will hold the 13^th annual Auction for the Homeless.  The SGA believes that as the representative body of the students at WSC, they can address the local problem of homelessness in Worcester.      

Since the auction began 13 years ago, SGA has contributed over $60,000 in proceeds to the Mustard Seed Foundation, and because of the auction’s past success, some of the proceeds can now go to Abby’s House, a local shelter for homeless women and children.  All of the work for the auction is done by volunteer students, staff, and alumni of Worcester State College. All the items for the auction are donated by area businesses and families. 

Larry Tony Lopez, a full time WSC student and auction chairperson, said, “Knowing that what we do will feed someone for a day and impact other people’s lives is very rewarding.”

 Kristie DeSanctis, assistant director of Student Activities and SGA advisor, said, “The students get a great sense of satisfaction at the end of the auction.  They are finally able to give the proceeds to two organizations that do so much for Worcester’s homeless population.” 

The 13^th Annual Auction to Benefit the Homeless will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2004.  The auction will be held in the Student Center’s Blue Lounge, a preview will begin at 4:30 P.M. and the auction will commence at 5:30 P.M.  Admission is free. A listing of auction items can be found at: http://wwwfac.worcester.edu/stuact/sga.

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