U of M Dearborn students make a difference

This past weekend, the University of Michigan - Dearborn made a difference in the community. Volunteer Dearborn sponsored service projects in celebration of the 18th annual Make a Difference Day which was held on Saturday, Oct. 25. Service locations were at Gleaners Community Food Bank in Taylor and the City of Detroit - Greening of Detroit.

On Make a Difference Day, national day to help others, more than three million people turned out nation wide to perform thousands of charitable acts for others according to www.usaweekend.com/diffday. This is the nation's largest single day of volunteerism. Volunteers started work at 8 a.m. and work throughout the day.

There were approximately 25 students from UM-D who attended Make a Difference Day. This was the first year for SAO Supervisor, Jon Larson. "It was fun and a worth-while experience," he said.

UM-D partnered with Southeastern United Way for this special day. Students and faculty worked hand-in-hand to assist those who work to assist the less fortunate.

"It's amazing how one morning can really make a difference," said Larson.

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