Biology professor Dr. James Cosentino has developed a plan of action that is already well on its way. This two phase plan involves the help of Cosentino’s project “Books for International Development,” which receives funding from the UN. This funding allows us to store and ship supplies collected for Haiti.

Phase one requires collecting medical supplies from Lancaster Regional Hospital and other local clinics. Pallets of supplies are waiting to be shipped.

Phase two will rely on the generosity of the MU community. A 20’ x 8’ x 8’ transportable storage unit, made by PODS (Portable on Demand Storage), will be located in front of the MPR in the SMC, along with various other-drop off boxes in the dorm halls and throughout campus. Donations of warm weather and summer clothing, flip-flops, non-perishables, bottled water, tooth brushes and paste, and other essentials are greatly needed. Please see the MU website for a list of all items.

Along with donation drop-offs, MU will be holding a campus-wide rally to raise awareness.

This will focus on the Haitian culture and the effects of the earthquake.

The event will be held on Tuesday, February 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the SMC MPR. More information on this can be found at http://www.millersville.edu/ices/ under the Volunteer Central tab.

The Pennsylvania State System for Higher Education (PASSHE) is also in support of the Haiti relief efforts. In coordination with the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), PASSHE will be collecting funds at the men’s and women’s basketball games between January 27 and February 3. These will be donated to the American Red Cross. PASSHE also lists top rated charities for those who wish to donate more. For more information go to the MU website or visit PASSHE.edu.

To find how you can be of help, contact Volunteer Central at 872-3774, or e-mail them at Volunteer.Central@millersville.edu. You may also email your name, email address, phone number, and if you have a valid driver’s license to Volunteer Central to be added to the on-call volunteer list.

From our community to theirs, any effort that can be made should be made. Any effort made could never be too small or too large and can only be of benefit.

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