Assumption Helps in Time of Need

Worcester, MA - In response to the devastation brought upon New Orleans and the Gulf Coast by Hurricane Katrina, Assumption College offers a variety of support to the victims of this most unfortunate natural disaster.

Both the Reach Out Center and Campus Ministry organized fundraising efforts, with proceeds going to two respected relief groups. All collections from the Sunday, September 4, 2005 Masses at the College’s Chapel of the Holy Spirit were donated to the Sisters of Mercy to benefit hurricane victims. Those collections totaled $2,793. The Reach Out Center collected donations for the Red Cross. Donations were collected through Wednesday, September 14 and more than $4,600 was raised. Overall, Assumption has helped raise over $7,000 for hurricane victims.

In addition, the College continues to work with college students from the Gulf Coast area and their families who were displaced by the hurricane and are seeking to enroll at Assumption for a semester or longer. Both Undergraduate Admissions and the Dean of Studies offices are prepared to help prospective transfer students on a case-by case basis. The College will generously waive tuition fees for such students for the Fall 2005 semester. For students interested in this offer, please contact the Office of Admissions at 508-767-7287.

On a personal level, Mrs. Montgomery Plough, wife of Assumption College president Dr. Thomas R. Plough, continues to assist in volunteer activities in the Gulf Coast with the American Red Cross.

Assumption also urges the community to please continue to keep all those impacted by this devastation in your prayers.

For more information, please contact the Office of Public Affairs at (508) 767-7160.