On Tuesday, Nov. 19, students were invited to tie blankets to be donated to those in need.
The “Tie Blankets for those in Need” event was held in Lou’s place at 7 p.m. Hosted by the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), participants were given materials to tie blankets. These blankets were then placed into bags with other items, which were donated to a charity called “One Safe Place,” a domestic abuse treatment center.
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Some of the participating students formed groups to work together on the blankets.
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Coordinating the event was sophomore psychology major and President of the Gay-Straight Alliance Alyssa Ansley and sophomore psychology major and student intern for Student Diversity and Inclusion Christine Duke.
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Food and refreshments were provided for participants at the event.
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Junior psychology major Fabiola Gonzalez was among the first participants to arrive and start a blanket.
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Items including lotions, soaps and dental kits were also included in the bags that were being donated.
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Sophomore psychology major and student intern for Student Diversity and Inclusion Christine Duke works with Aline Uwingabire to tie a blanket to be donated.
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GSA took the bags to a charity called “One Safe Place,” a domestic abuse treatment center.
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