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Campus Ministry is hosting Community Week in conjunction with a variety of on- and off-campus partners. The event includes seven days dedicated to service and solidarity with our Buffalo community.

There are many ways to get involved, from attending events throughout the week to contributing to our drives for Journey’s End Refugee Services and St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy.

Events include:

  • Sunday, March 11: Kickoff of Community Week Mass at 7 p.m. in Christ the King Chapel
  • Monday, March 12: Keynote Speaker Kevin Heffernan ’08 in Science Hall Commons at 7 p.m.
  • Tuesday, March 13: Community Engagement Panel with individuals from Family Promise of Western New York, the Just Buffalo Writing Center and Peaceprints WNY at 7 p.m. in Science Hall Commons
  • Wednesday, March 14: A visit from Big Brothers Big Sisters co-sponsored by Women and Gender Studies Club and Peace Action in the Undercroft of the Chapel at 7 p.m.
  • Thursday, March 15: Griff Fair from 3 – 5 p.m. in Science Hall
  • Friday, March 16: Van to St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy from 3:30 ‒ 5:30 p.m. Sign up here if you’re interested.
  • Saturday, March 17: Day of Service from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Individuals will be with partners from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and then lunch from the West Side Bazaar will be provided. Please contact Darby Ratliff in Campus Ministry ratliffd@canisius.edu if you would like to participate.

In addition to collecting bags of candy for St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy, we’re accepting donations of the following for Journey’s End Refugee Service’s welcome kits:

  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Hand soap
  • Body wash
  • Comb and brush
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Feminine products
  • Men’s and women’s deodorant
  • Razors
  • Shaving cream
  • First aid Kit

Please bring all donations to Campus Ministry in Old Main 207 until 5 p.m. on Friday, March 16.

Community Week is a great opportunity to engage with others at Canisius and with those in the Buffalo community. Please consider being involved! If you have any questions, please contact Darby Ratliff at ratliffd@canisius.edu or at Ext. 2875.

Submitted by: Darby Ratliff, graduate assistant, Campus Ministry