Only 15 Days Left! Prevention Research Center and PHEAR Holding Charity Drives

Public health is an important issue year round, but the holiday season is an especially a great opportunity to reach out to others and address these issues. The University of Maryland Prevention Research Center and PHEAR are providing the means this holiday season to keep our friends in nearby Seat Pleasant warm, comfortable, and healthy.

Nov. 25 will be the last day to donate to Winter Heart Clothing Drive and You Can Make a Difference Canned Food Drive, both benefiting the community of Seat Pleasant.

Drop off your donations in the bins located inside the School of Public Health, the Stamp Student Union and at the front desk in the University Health Center.

Acceptable clothing items: hats, gloves, scarves and coats for women, men and children.

Acceptable canned food items: soups, vegetables, chili, beans, tuna and fruit.

Questions can be directed to Tanisha Fuller at tfuller@umd.edu.

The University of Maryland Prevention Research Center was launched this year at our University and focuses on reducing health disparities along the under-served national capitol border. It also strives to make increase community capacity and advance Community Based Participatory Research. Learn more at the UMD-PRC Web site.

PHEAR, or Public Health Engaging and Representing Student Organization, is also new this year, and works to unite all branches of study at SPH, and to create a collaborative environment among students in our School. Questions about how to get involved? Contact Ginelle Jurlano at ajurlano@umd.edu.