Shack-a-thon took place on September 24-26, and this year it did more good than ever. Our group of 32 participants who sacrificed their own comforts to stay out in the shacks helped set a record for money raised by this event. After all of the fundraising, Shack-a-thon was able to present Habitat for Humanity with a check for $1130 to help them help others who are in need.
Habitat was a perfect partner for this event. Through our partnership we not only helped provide financial assistance for their continued work building homes, we also were able to help build some of those homes ourselves. Three different groups of students went to different homes under construction and worked. In addition to getting to help hands on, we also met the the families we were building for. It was very rewarding.
Doug Sanders provided wonderful spiritual guidance as we dedicated ourselves to doing good for others. His messages were full of practical experience with those in need and touched at the heart of what real life Christian ministry to those in need looks like. His depth and wisdom–not to mention his willingness to live outside with us, made him a perfect fit for our weekend.
A special thanks goes out to those people who helped make Shack-a-thon possible. From the meals that are donated by faculty, staff, administration, and even student organizations, to the students and staff who participated, we are grateful. Shack-a-thon was a huge success, and we are blessed to have been a part of it.
