University community has opportunity to aid tornado victims
George Fox students and the Office of Student Life are collecting money to help students at Union University in Jackson, Tenn. This sister Council for Christian Colleges and Universities institution was hit hard by a series of tornadoes last week. They have posted a YouTube video at youtube.com/watch?v=3O-IiHCrsK8.
The damage is incredible. It is amazing and a miracle of God that there were no lives lost (though many injuries). All the buildings except one were hit by the storm and many are beyond repair.
Our goal is to raise money that will be used to buy gift cards that will be given directly to Union University students (through their Student Life department) who lost everything in the storm (far more than insurance will cover). Some George Fox employees expressed an interest in participating. We will collect money in our office on the third floor of the Stevens Center through Tuesday, Feb. 19, and the university’s Associated Student Community (ASC) will be matching the gifts.
Please continue to pray for the Union University community during this time!
– Brad Lau, vice president of student life