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WHUR/Washington DC Listeners Raise $45,000 For Howard University’s Alternative Spring Break Program
HOWARD UNIVERSITY’s R&B WHUR (96.3)/WASHINGTON listeners recently (2/23), donated more than $45,000 during the station’s annual HELPING HANDS RADIOTHON. The event supports HOWARD UNIVERSITY’s ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK (ASB) program.
The 12-hour fundraiser took place at WHUR’s studios with on-air personalities WINSTON CHANEY, JACQUIE GAYLES WEBB, ANTHONY BROWN, and DJ IRAN leading the effort. More than 400 donors contributed to the cause.
The funds will send 1,300 HOWARD students to over 22 cities nationwide, where they will provide 150,000 hours of volunteer service in schools, community centers, and nonprofit organizations. Destinations include BALTIMORE, DETROIT, NEW ORLEANS, and CHICAGO –as well as communities in DC and the surrounding areas from MARCH 1st-MARCH 8th.
HOWARD UNIVERSITY Asst. Dean/Community Engagement & Outreach JOSEPH DILLARD said, “It feels good to know that we still have community members who are willing to support our students as they serve in those 22 communities.”
“As I told the students, the work that they are doing is significant and important not just to us, but to people all around the world. So, the funds that we raised today ensure that all 1,300 students are able to go on ASB at no cost to them or their families.”