April 26, 2011

BCU Social Work Club Hosts Housing Presentation

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Briar Cliff University Social Work Club will host “Sub-Standard Housing in a Changing World,” a presentation by Teresa Wolff, executive director of Siouxland Habitat for Humanity.

This free public event will be at 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2011, in the Saint Francis Room in Stark Student Center on campus.  

In her presentation, Wolff will address the importance of providing shelter to low-income families, locally and internationally.  “Poor housing conditions not only affect the people living in rundown homes, they affect others through health and sanitation concerns, tax dollars and living conditions,” she said.

Wolff, who has been with Siouxland Habitat for Humanity since 2005, has dedicated her career to serving non-profit organizations, including Women Aware, Continuum of Care and March of Dimes of Siouxland. Previously, she was the director of Disaster Services for the American Red Cross.

Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian ministry that builds homes for people in need, regardless of race or religion and welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.

Briar Cliff University is a Catholic institution with an enrollment of more than 1,150 students from 29 states and 11 countries. Students are educated in the Franciscan tradition of excellence in the liberal arts and career preparation in an environment of care, compassion and service. For more information, please visit briarcliff.edu.

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