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community involvement
JCSU BASKETBALL HELPING OTHERS THROUGH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Charlotte, NC - The Johnson C. Smith University men’s and women’s basketball team volunteered their time and energy
to assist with a Habitat for Humanity Charlotte project on September 9th from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Both teams
volunteered at the Wellingford Street location.
JCSU Basketball painted the interior of a new Habitat home for a deserving family. The student-athletes had an opportunity
to make a difference in the Charlotte community while having an enjoyable time. This was also a great team-building
exercise for the students-athletes and staff; and a great way to start the new school year.
“Habitat for Humanity is an awesome organization, and we appreciate the chance to contribute to their efforts,” said
head women’s basketball coach Vanessa Taylor. “JCSU Athletics has partnered with Habitat over the last few years; this is
a worthwhile effort. I’m glad our student-athletes get to see how pitching in and teamwork allow you to accomplish much
greater goals. Most importantly, it’s just a great feeling to able to help others in need.”
Habitat Charlotte was founded in 1983 as a non-profit housing organization; since then the organization has built more
than 850 homes in Charlotte. Habitat Charlotte serves 70-80 families each year through new home construction, Critical
Home Repair Program, and by purchasing and renovating vacant, foreclosed homes.
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