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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

STUDENTS TAKE ACTION TO HELP THE HOMELESS

(WORCESTER – February 7, 2005) The rise in homelessness in Worcester continues to concern students at Worcester State College.  Taking action, the Student Government Association (SGA) will host its 14^th annual Auction to Benefit the Homeless at 5 p.m., Thursday March 3, 2005 in the Blue Lounge located in the Student Center at Worcester State College.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Mustard Seed Foundation, a local foundation which provides emergency services and food to Worcester’s local homeless population, and to Abby’s House, another local shelter for homeless women and children.

The SGA believes that their annual auction is one way that they can raise awareness about the continuing problem of homelessness in Worcester and give back to the community. In past years, the SGA auction has raised close to $70,000, with a goal of raising at least $12,000 this year. SGA is pleased with the growing number of both Worcester State students and local community members who attend the auction to help give to two organizations that do so much good for Worcester’s community throughout the years.

SGA is a student run government organization at Worcester State College that serves as a delegate for the entire population of undergraduate students. SGA serves as the primary advocate of students’ rights and is involved with forming the College policy. 

 (A.B.)

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