Elon alum featured for work helping homeless in D.C.

The work of Ashley Lawson '07 on behalf of the homeless was spotlighted recently in a story published by the Santa Fe Sentinel, the student newspaper for Santa Fe College.

The story featured the work of Lawson, a human service studies major, at Miriam’s Kitchen in Washington, D.C. The nonprofit provides two meals a day for the homeless and offers other services such as haircuts, assistance with housing, and help with medical care.

Lawson served as a volunteer at the nonprofit while a student at Elon and joined the staff there after graduating. She works as development and volunteer manager.

The story resulted from a spring break service project by Santa Fe College students. To read the entire story, click on the link to the right.