UT Law Student Organizations Lend A Helping Hand
CHLSA hosts Habitat For Humanity volunteer day
AUSTIN, Texas — The Chicano/Hispanic Law Students' Association (CHLSA) at the University of Texas School of Law hosted a volunteer event in conjunction with Habitat For Humanity this past Friday, October 24, 2003. In attendance, were also representatives from Thurgood Marshall Legal Society, Texas Law Democrats, Texas Hispanic Journal of Law & Policy, and Phi Alpha Delta.
Begun in 1994, Habitat For Humanity has helped thousands of low-income families find new hope in the form of affordable housing. Today, Habitat for Humanity has built more than 150,000 houses, sheltering more than 625,000 people in some 3,000 communities worldwide. The all day event served as an opportunity for law students to give back to the community and give assistance to underserved areas in East Austin.
"When I heard that this unique opportunity was being organized for a group of law students I was extremely excited." said Kandace Walters, TMLS Secretary, "I think this program presents a unique opportunity to help people in the community who are less fortunate. I was extremely impressed to learn that the recipients are required to work sweat equity hours and to actually pay for the house. This program helps people help themselves and that is the best kind of help."
After the day of work, there was a small dinner for the participants, sponsored by the Student Bar Association. "A lot of thanks goes to SBA and the participating representatives for supporting a coordinated effort between law school organizations" said George Salinas, CHLSA External Vice-President and organizer of the event. "We hope this is only a start to us all working with each other in contributing to our communities."
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Chicano/Hispanic Law Students' Association
Thurgood Marshall Legal Society
Texas Law Democrats
Texas Hispanic Journal of Law & Policy
Phi Alpha Delta
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