Penn State Berks students will host a "We Care" fundraiser to benefit the Reading's Children's Alliance Center from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, in the Perkins Student Center. The goal of the event, which will be held in conjunction with the Penn State Berks "Civility Day," is to represent the student body's concerns for the victims of childhood abuse.
The “We Care” fundraiser is led by students from the campus' communication arts and sciences degree program in collaboration with the Student Government Association. The objective is to raise money for the Children’s Alliance Center through the sale of T-shirts and bracelets, as well as obtaining donations from the local community and businesses. The campus event also will feature keynote speaker April Reed Schmehl from the Children’s Alliance Center, who will discuss issues related to child abuse in the Reading area.
The Children’s Alliance Center of Berks County provides a child friendly environment that welcomes abused children and nonoffender family members and caregivers.
To donate to the “We Care” event or for additional information, contact Cheryl L. Nicholas, assistant professor of communication arts and sciences, via email at cln12@psu.edu.