"When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why the poor have no food, they call me a communist." ~ Dom Helder Camara

"Without civic morality communities perish; without personal morality their survival has no value." ~ Bertrand Russell

"Whoever destroys a soul, it is considered as if he destroyed an entire world. And whoever saves a life, it is considered as if he saved an entire world." ~ Babylonian Talmud, Sanhedrin 4:8 (37a)



What you as students can do:

The Commons cafeteria has a program whereby you can donate unused meals from your meal plan (not dining dollars or blazer bucks) that go to feed the poor.

Join a student organization dedicated to social justice issues, not a social fraternity or sorority.

Volunteer with an off-campus non-profit such as Community Kitchens or Meals on Wheels.

Charities and other organizations working to end absolute poverty
Kiva ~ loans that change lives
Oxfam International
Doctors Without Borders
Singer's list of recommended organizations
One you know I am biased in favor ~ Rape Response