Ohio Dominican to Give Back to Community During Holiday Break

January 10, 2005

COLUMBUS, OH - Most students use their breaks for well-earned rest and recuperation after finals, but several Ohio Dominican University students are finding time during their holiday break to participate in the Project Open Heart inner-city service plunge.

The service opportunity will take place January 13 -16 while ODU is still out of session due to the mid-year break. Participating students will spend four days and three nights in downtown Columbus, working with the less fortunate. Members of ODU's faculty and staff will join the students for portions of the Project Open Heart experience, to share how faith, education and service are integrated into their own lives.

According to ODU's Campus Minister Jennifer Schaaf, "This is a way for students to connect their faith with service to the community. Many students are participating in Project Open Heart for a second time as a result of having such a positive experience in the past."

This is the third year that Ohio Dominican Campus Ministry has sponsored Project Open Heart.