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College Students and United Way Join Volunteer Forces
FDU volunteers spend their Saturday Volunteering Time with United Way

December 19, 2006 – Morristown, NJ – For most young people, Saturdays are filled with an endless list of to-dos, from homework, sports commitments, to social outings with their friends.  On Saturday, November 18, college students from Fairleigh Dickenson University, along with high school students from United Way’s Youth Leadership Service Council, set aside some time from their busy schedules to do something special – they found time to volunteer.

Together, students from the FDU Student Volunteer Association and teens from United Way’s Youth Council rolled up their sleeves to spruce up the Eric Johnson House, which provides transitional housing with supportive services for people living with HIV/AIDS.  Student volunteers spent their Saturday raking leaves, cleaning, and sweeping at the agency.  They also spent some time learning about the services provided by Eric Johnson House.

United Way of Morris County applauds this special group of young leaders for their volunteer service.  For more information about United Way of Morris County’s Youth Leadership and Service Council, or United Way’s volunteer program for college students, please email Diane Kaminskas, or phone 973.993.1160, x100.

About the Youth Leadership and Service Council
The Youth Leadership and Service Council is a student-led volunteer program of United Way of Morris County.  Council members are high school students that learn about pressing community issues in Morris County, and volunteer their time with United Way and its partner agencies.

About United Way of Morris County
United Way of Morris County is dedicated to helping people and improving the quality of life for all residents. We address issues most critical to the future of Morris County by bringing attention, expertise, and resources to them. For more information, visit us on the web at www.uwmorris.org, or call 973.993.1160.

Contact
Jean Funk
Marketing Communications
United Way of Morris County
973.993.1160, x114
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