Volunteers of the Month

Working to eliminate substandard housing in the Monroe County area is an initiative that demands a great deal of hard work and a good amount of money. The IU chapter provides both: volunteers work on site and work on several extensive fundraising projects throughout the year to raise money.

The IU chapter, like all chapters, relies on its members to work to better the world by starting with our local community, so that together we can extend a helping hand to those who are in need.

The following students have demonstrated with their service exactly what it means to realize the mission of Habitat for Humanity.

MARCH 2009: EMMELINE MAGNO

Emmeline Magno is a Junior from Valparaiso, Indiana majoring in Biology with a minor in Spanish, Chemistry, and Communications & Culture. After she graduates, she hopes to go to medical school. The 2008-09 school year was her second year with Habitat and she had so much fun participating in the builds, the 5K, and the spring break trip to Delray Beach, Florida. She is really looking forward to being more active with Habitat next year!

 

FEBRUARY 2009:  PRISCILLA HUNG

Priscilla Hung is a freshman in the Liberal Arts and Management Program majoring in Human Biology. She is from Bloomington and has been involved in Habitat since her sophomore year in high school. This year she joined the Major Events Committee and enjoyed going out to several worksites. She thinks the best part of being in Habitat is the opportunity to go out to the work sites and make a difference in someone's life with your own hands.

 

JANUARY 2009:  NICK BELL

Nick Bell, majoring in Biochemistry & Neuroscience, will join Americorps after graduation. He has been been tearing things apart (not helpful for Habitat) and putting them back together (helpful) since he was born. He likes building things and Habitat is a great way to de-stress after a long, hard week of classes. He is very excited to be on the board for next year and happy to be helping eliminate substandard housing in Monroe county. His first memory is the day his sister was born, but only because he was afraid his Super Nintendo would shut off if he left it paused too long while we went to the hospital to visit.

 

DECEMBER 2008:  ALLI WEBB

Alli Webb is a Sophomore from Goshen, IN. She hopes to get a Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts focusing in ceramics, along with a major in Sociology. She is a transfer student and this is her first semester in Habitat and first semester at IU. Habitat has allowed her to help in the community and meet a lot of great people. She is looking forward to an exciting next semester at the worksites and various committees.

NOVEMBER 2008:  NICK ADDLEMAN

Nick Addleman is a junior from Carmel, Indiana majoring in Biology. This is his second year with IU Habitat. He has participated in the 5K Walk/Run, several work sites, and is going to the Biloxi area to help the Hurricane Katrina victims. He loves going out with Habitat to make a difference in people's lives and can't wait to get out to more worksites.



 

OCTOBER 2008:  AMANDA SORRENTINO

Amanda Sorrentino is a sophomore from Oceanside, New York majoring in journalism and culture and communication. This is her first semester in Habitat on the publicity committee. She enjoys writing press releases for Habitat to help inspire and excite the campus about upcoming Habitat events like Rake-A-Thon and Bucket 100. Amanda likes being involved in an organization that focuses on the communities needs and can’t for next semesters events!

 

FEBRUARY 2008:   JULIE PONCE

Julie Ponce is a sophomore from Plymouth, Michigan planning to major in social work. This is her first semester with Habitat for Humanity, but she plans to be involved throughout her time at IU. She joined Habitat after participating in emergency relief in Delphi, Indiana with Youth Advocating Leadership and Learning (YALL), which is another student organization at IU. She realized by the two YALL trips, she wanted to be able to take part in creating quality housing for local families on a regular basis. She participated with the 5K Walk/Run, publicity work for Habitat, and a few worksites. Along with Habitat and YALL, Julie is involved with Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, the Hunger and Homelessness Campaign of INPIRG, and is the Philanthropy Director for Collins LLC.

JANUARY 2008:  LAUREN COURTNEY

Lauren Courtney is a sophomore from Carmel, Indiana majoring in biology. She has been involved with Habitat here on IU's campus for two years. She has participated in the 5K Walk/Run, Rake-a-Thon, and numerous work sites. She really loves IU Habitat and is very excited about her recent election onto the Habitat board as Vice President of Funding. She believes that Habitat for Humanity is a great organization and hopes to continue getting others to join!

 

 

DECEMBER 2007:  MARISSA BROWN

Marissa is a sophomore from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is majoring in Elementary and Special Education. She joined Habitat at IU her freshman year to get involved and meet people. She has participated in the rake-a-thon, a few worksites and went on the Jacksonville Habitat trip this spring break. She hopes to remain involved with Habitat the rest of her time at IU.

 

 

NOVEMBER 2007:  JOSHUA RAMIREZ

Joshua Ramirez is a freshman from Crown Point, Indiana majoring Human Biology with plans to go to medical school. This is his first year with Habitat and he will continue to be involved. He has enjoyed Habitat; participating in the Bucket 100 and a couple of work sites. The reason he joined Habitat is that he wanted to make a difference in people's lives. He hopes to be more involved by being a part of the Board of Directors.

 

OCTOBER 2007:  BRAD UDOFF

Brad is a senior from Atlanta, GA in the Liberal Arts and Management Program. He is majoring in Economics and Psychology and receiving a minor in Spanish. This is Brad’s first year with IU Habitat and he has really enjoyed his experiences so far at the worksites and ReStore. He thinks Habitat for Humanity is an unbelievable program and hopes everyone has the opportunity to get involved someday. Outside of Habitat, Brad has enjoyed being an active participant in other campus activities including the Varsity Baseball team and IU Supreme Court.
 

SEPTEMBER 2007:  BRIANNA SAKSA

Brianna is a sophomore from Brownsburg, Indiana majoring in Nursing. This is her second year with Habitat. She has participated in Rake-A-Thon, a couple of work sites, and the Spring Break trip in the Bayou area helping the hurricane Katrina victims. She really loves working with Habitat, and she can’t wait to get more involved with the events this year!


 

APRIL 2007:  CHRIS HILL

Chris Hill is a sophomore here at IU. It's his first year here, and it's his first year with Habitat. He is an English major and hopes to be an English teacher. He really likes running, which is part of the reason he thought the 5k was a great event. Besides running and helping with the planning of the 5k, he has also been on worksite several times this year and has helped with the rake-a-thon.

 

MARCH 2007:  ALI KEENER

Ali Keener is a sophomore from Toledo, OH majoring in Environmental Management. She has been an active member of Habitat for Humanity for two years. Ali has participated in an on-site build, and has also been involved in the Bucket 100 and 5k Race committees. She truly has enjoyed working with other members of IU Habitat to eliminate substandard housing.


 

 

FEBRUARY 2007:  WILLIAM YU

William Yu is a sophomore majoring in Chemistry and Mathematics. This is his second year with Habitat, where he's participated in several on-site builds, the Rake-a-thon, and last year's 5K committee. He is looking forwards to actually run-walking in the 5K this year. Besides Habitat, he spends his time editing Labyrinth, the Honors college literary magazine, or lindy hopping with the Swing Dance club.

 

 

JANUARY 2007:  EMILY CLARKE

Emily Clarke is a sophomore majoring in elementary education and special education. She was first introduced to Habitat at her high school, Bloomington High School North, however was very busy with sports and didn't get the chance to be really involved with it in high school. Last year Morissa Moore told her about the 5K and she had such a blast she have tried to help out when she could. This year she has participated in Rake A Thon and helped Dave and Sarah with Bucket 100. She is looking forward to the 5K again this year! Along with Habitat and school she likes to spend time with her cycling team, volunteer at Boys and Girls club, and spend time helping out in her sorority (Alpha Phi).

 

DECEMBER 2006:  CORRIN HARVEY

Corrin Harvey, a sophomore, is majoring in Environmental Management and minoring in Philosophy. This is her first year with Habitat for Humanity. She has been involved in many other volunteer trips through different student organizations to Mississippi and New Orleans for Katrina Relief. She helped with the Rake-a-Thon committee and currently helping with the 5K as well. She loves participating in volunteer opportunities through Habitat and hope to continue through the years.

 

NOVEMBER 2006:  SARAH DECAMP

Sarah is a Sophomore majoring in Nursing. From Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is her first year in Habitat. She has participated in onsight building projects and has been a part of the Bucket 100 committee. She loves being more involved with school through Habitat. She is looking forward to the Spring Break trip in Alabama to help those who were affected by hurricane Katrina.

 

DECEMBER 2006:  REBECCA HENDRICKS

Rebecca is a sophomore majoring in Speech and Hearing Sciences and Psychology. Some day she hopes to be a Speech Pathologist working with kids. Her home town is Canton, OH. This is her first year being involved in Habitat for Humanity. So far she has participated in two onsite builds and has been a part of the Rake-A-Thon committee.

 

DECEMBER 2006:  MORISSA MOORE

Morissa is a Junior in the business school majoring in management & marketing. She has been involved with habitat now for 6 years starting with her high school chapter. She has done everything from hanging dry wall, putting shingles on a roof and running electrical wire through the house. She went with Habitat on a spring break trip last year to Georgia. She would be happy to tell you more about it! When she is not volunteering with habitat you can find her fulfilling her duties as a peer minister for Lutheran Campus Ministry (ELCA). Or you can find her on the dance floor preparing for our next Dancesport competition. Dancesport is the IU competitive ballroom dance team. She would love to meet you at the upcoming Habitat events like the homecoming parade and rake-a-thon!