400 Emory Public Health Students Team up to Help Atlantans in Need

WHAT:

More than 400 Emory University Rollins School of Public Health students will roll up their sleeves for a day of service to help Atlanta communities in need.

This is the second year that incoming public health students will participate in “Rollins-teer Day” as part of new student orientation. The event was such a hit with last year’s incoming class that organizers planned an encore service day this year and added more than a dozen volunteer sites for students to choose from.

In addition, the Rollins-teer Service Learning Program was established so students can stay connected to the community throughout their time at the Rollins School of Public Health.

WHEN:

Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008

WHERE:

Service sites include:

* Atlanta Union Mission
* Atlanta Community Food Bank
* Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta
* MedShare International
* Senior Citizens Services
* Project Open Hand
* Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless
* CHRIS Kids
* West Atlanta Watershed Alliance
* Park Pride

MEDIA:
Members of the media are welcome to visit volunteer service sites for interviews and photo opportunities with students and event organizers. For more information, call 404-727-5692 or visit www.sph.emory.edu/rteer.