University of Central Florida Students to volunteer with Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity | Community Spirit

Hattiesburg, Dec. 11 – Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity is hosting 23 student volunteers during their winter break from Dec. 17-21. The students are participating in Habitat’s national alternative break program, Collegiate Challenge. The students are visiting from the University of Central Florida. For the past 23 years, more than 194,000 students have spent their school breaks volunteering across the country through this Habitat for Humanity program. Habitat’s Collegiate Challenge is one of many programs Habitat has to engage youth ages 5 to 25 in Habitat’s work.

 “We are so grateful to these students for giving up their winter break and coming to Hattiesburg to build with us” said Amie Nunez Family and Volunteer Services Manager with Hattiesburg Habitat. “While most college students take a much needed break, these students will be working during their entire visit to help our affiliate serve more families.” Habitat for Humanity at the University of Central Florida was established in the Spring of 2008 after a group of 5 embarked on a week of service during Collegiate Challenge. Since then, the chapter has united diverse student organizations on campus and dispersed over 10,000 hours of service. The group has been on 8 Collegiate Challenge trips and is looking forward to spending the 9th serving Hattiesburg, Mississippi. “We can't wait to be engulfed in that sweet, southern hospitality!” said Lauren Cantrell, President of Habitat for Humanity UCF. If you would like to volunteer to prepare meals for these students during their visit, Please contact Amie Nunez at 601-582-4663 ext. 12 or email to info@hattiesburghabtiat.org