The Global Education Committee and the Student Government Association at Genesee Community College will sponsor a Peace, Love and Charity fundraiser from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Batavia Campus. It will take place in the Forum and is open to the public.
Proceeds will go to Both Your Hands, a nonprofit organization that focuses on global self-sufficiency.
The fundraiser will feature samplings of international foods for $1 that are made from low-cost regional ingredients, as well as Bingo games for $1 per card. There will be an assortment of gift baskets to be raffled off.
Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase handmade goods just in time for Valentine's Day to support developing global villages across the world. A henna tattoo artist will also be creating henna tattoos for $1.
Both Your Hands is designed to connect caring communities with poor villages to create self-sufficiency and pride in achievement. Developed by small business owner and Alden resident, Deborah Naybor, the organization uses grassroots programs -- including microloans, education and training, and tools and materials -- so poverty-stricken communities can learn to create income to support their families.
"The college aims to bring cultural awareness to the college community each semester with events like our Peace, Love and Charity fundraiser," said Karin Kovach-Allen, EdD, dean of Human Communication. "With the help of the Global Education Committee, we hope to raise awareness of the diverse cultures that surround each and every one of us."
For further information, please contact Nina Mortellaro at Genesee Community College at 343-0055, ext. 6228 or <http://nimortellaro@genesee.edu> or go to <http://www.bothyourhands.org>.
