News writing for the Columbia Missourian newspaper
Bundled in hats and gloves, MU freshmen Mary Angeleri and StephanieProffer called out to people passing by Speakers Circle to donate loose change Tuesday. They, like other church members at The Rock, were challenged last Saturday by their pastor, John Drage, to raise at least $10,000 for Haiti.
Proffer said church members hope to expand their donation efforts beyond collecting change. For example, they are planning to hold a concert Friday and to sell locally designed and printed T-shirts. To boost awareness, The Rock has created the Facebook group “Haiti Relief at Mizzou $10,000 Challenge.”
Funds up to $10,000 will be matched by a charitable foundation that donates to The Rock. That money will then be donated to Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief organization.
Proffer said she has seen other Facebook groups aimed at raising money for Haiti relief. “I love that everyone is rallying to help those who are less fortunate,” she said.
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