Public Relations Club serves up hope, hot meal

Since its formation earlier this semester, the Chadron State College Public Relations Club has endeavored to be a presence on campus.

The nascent club took second place for originality in October’s homecoming parade.

The club followed up its homecoming honors, by hosting a celebrity look-alike contest on its Facebook wall.

Now the CSC PR club has turned its attention to community outreach, planning to cosponsor student volunteers at “Closer to Home” a local soup kitchen.

The club’s Monday press release states the event, “Students Serving Hope,” is a way for CSC students to give back to the community, generate awareness of the CSC Public Relations Club, and highlights the issue of poverty in northwest Nebraska.

The event is also dedicated in honor of Chadron State’s centennial.

Campaign Director and club member Bethany Cook, junior of Hot Springs, S.D., said, “We are hoping to increase awareness of the issue of homelessness and poverty in the area and to let those in need know that Closer to Home food pantry is there to help and provide supportive services.”

The club’s press release states volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve food at from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Closer to Home facility at 630 W. 3rd St.

Prior arrangements are not required to volunteer. Those interested can simply go to the “Closer to Home” facility Saturday.

Interested students and community members can also contact Kristina Harter, PR club’s student involvement director, at 719-201-5726, or visit the club’s Facebook page (short-linked at csceagle.com/cscpr).

Along with the club’s “Students Serving Hope” ambitions, it is also planning to kick-start a Christmas toy collection drive at Saturday’s event.

Club member Brittney Deadmond, senior of Rapid City, S.D., said this is an amazing opportunity for students to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

The club hopes “Students Serving Hope” will help attract more volunteers to Closer to Home year-round.

For more information or questions about the “Closer to Home” food pantry, contact Sharon Pile at 308-747-2078.