Technology Service Corps Students Dig Deep Into Their Pockets for Hurricane Katrina Victims
Hurricane Katrina left thousands of people in Louisiana, Mississippi and the surrounding areas homeless and in need of food, water and critical medical supplies. When NPower NY Executive Director Barbara Chang offered to match any donations to the American Red Cross made by the NPower NY staff, students from Technology Service Corps (TSC) Class 11 were among many who answered the call.
Their desire to assist those in need displayed a new personal awareness that they too could make a difference. Responding to the subsequent match of the $200 donation made by the students, Surya Ganguly, TSC's classroom instructor said, "Thanks for your thoughtfulness. This had a big impact on the students and their sense of enfranchisement." While working to train New York City young adults on technology skills and preparing them for work in the nonprofit sector, the program teaches students about the importance of giving back and becoming active participants in society. Supporting the relief efforts resulting from the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina was one of the first opportunities students had to channel that learning into real action. To all of our TSC students as well as the rest of the staff who donated, your generous support means the most to the families who rely on Red Cross to help them through some of the most difficult times of their lives.
