October 20, 1995: Volume 35, Number 4

Students, alumni on a 'mission'

Nearly 30 students and alumni are signed up to celebrate "Make a Difference Day" on Oct. 28 by sprucing up Schenectady's City Mission.

The volunteers will spend the day helping mission staff to prepare for the busy winter season at the 425 Hamilton St. building, which includes a homeless shelter. Projects will include painting, general cleaning, furniture moving, even some yard work.

"I was looking for a community service project that could bring students and alumni together," said Michael Lynch, assistant director of Alumni Affairs. "'Make a Difference Day' looked like a perfect day to do this."

City Mission is a non-denominational organization that serves the Schenectady homeless, needy and poor at six locations in the city. Services include meals, shelter, tutoring and mentoring, clubs and summer camps. Last year, City Mission served almost 100,000 meals.

"Make a Difference Day" is promoted nationally by USA Weekend and the Points of Light Foundation.

Students and alumni who would like to contribute but cannot make the day, may send non-perishable food items or children's toys to the Mission in care of Lynch at Alumni Affairs in Fero House. For more information or to sign up, call Alumni Affairs at ext. 6157.

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