On Saturday, October 18, over 400 University of Dayton School of Business Administration students came together to build 65 wall panels for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton. This year's event marks the third year for this growing partnership.
"From administering microloans to assisting with tax filings, UD business students continually engage in meaningful service work,” said School of Business Administration Dean Trevor Collier. “The SBA day of service with Habitat for Humanity is a yearly highlight that demonstrates our commitment to servant leadership. It’s a chance for students to step away from spreadsheets and into the field, working shoulder-to-shoulder with our community partners to address a critical need. This real-world application of service reinforces our belief: a successful business career is fundamentally about building up the community around you.”
The University's commitment to community is infectious! Many students and faculty returned this year to help assist the first year students with their build.
“The walls UD School of Business Administration students and faculty will be building are the beginning of this year’s Flyer Nation partnership between the University of Dayton and Habitat for Humanity,” said Norm Miozzi, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton’s Executive Director. “The walls will be raised onto a foundation and provide the opportunity for a family to raise their children in a safe, beautiful, affordable new home. It will forever stand as a testament to Habitat’s commitment to affordable homeownership and the University’s commitment to the Dayton community.”
Community is at the core of both Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton and the University of Dayton. The homes built in this partnership have helped build two of the first new homes to stand in the Edgemont community in over 50 years.
The media was in attendance during this event as well. Check out the Dayton Daily News Article here, or listen to Dayton 24/7 Now's coverage here.
Looking to support the Flyer Nation Build program? Go to DaytonHabitat.Org/FlyerNation to learn more!
