United Front with Be Like Brit: A Redefining Moment for HC
In the heart of Worcester, Massachusetts, the Be Like Brit Foundation is making a significant impact in Haiti, one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere. The organization, named after Britney Gengel, a 19-year-old college student from Rutland, MA, who tragically lost her life in the magnitude 7 earthquake in Haiti in January 2010, is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for children.
Brit's Home, the foundation's headquarters in Haiti, currently houses 66 children. The mission of the foundation is deeply rooted in the compassion and spirit of Britney Gengel, who was known for getting out of her comfort zone, seeing a need, and responding to it, and reaching out to people in the margins.
Key activities of the Be Like Brit Foundation include providing education, healthcare, and emotional support. Through Brit's Academy and educational support, every child receives the necessary education to foster their growth and success. Medical care, nutrition programs, and wellness support are provided to ensure the children's healthy development. Emotional support is offered to help children build successful lives.
While the specific involvement of Holy Cross College with the Be Like Brit Foundation is not explicitly detailed, it is known that the foundation often collaborates with educational institutions and organizations to support its mission. However, the extent of Holy Cross College's involvement remains unclear without further information.
The Holy Cross mission and the "Aspire" plan aim to connect Holy Cross to the Worcester community and promote the growth and success of the city. One of the pillars of the "Aspire" plan is titled "In and Of Worcester," which promotes connection to the community and solidarity with marginalized groups.
In other news, President Vincent D. Rougeau was honoured with a leadership award at the Annual Venerable Pierre Toussaint Awards Dinner in Manhattan on Nov. 6. The event, which was first established in 1978, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the Archdiocese of New York.
As the semester progresses, Holy Cross students continue to make a difference. Caroline Tornatore is spending her fall semester in Washington D.C., participating in the D.C. Semester program. Meanwhile, the features section of the Holy Cross publication recently published an article about Caroline Tornatore's experience in Washington D.C. during the fall semester.
The Be Like Brit Foundation's work in Haiti serves as a testament to the power of compassion and the difference one person can make. For those interested in learning more about Holy Cross College's involvement with the Be Like Brit Foundation, direct contact with the organization or the college would be necessary.
- The Be Like Brit Foundation, inspired by the compassionate spirit of Britney Gengel, a former student, offers education, healthcare, and emotional support to children in Haiti.
- Every child under the foundation's care in Brit's Home receives essential education to foster their growth and success, a key feature of the Be Like Brit Foundation's mission.
- The Holy Cross College community, driven by a vision of leadership and solidarity, often collaborates with the Be Like Brit Foundation to support its mission, though the specifics are not fully detailed.
- The Alumni of Holy Cross College can take inspiration from President Vincent D. Rougeau, who was recently honored with a leadership award, demonstrating personal growth and making significant contributions.
- In the community, Holy Cross College's 'Aspire' plan includes a pillar titled 'In and Of Worcester' that encourages connections and support for marginalized groups, echoing Britney Gengel's boundary-pushing spirit.
- The lifestyle and experiences of students, such as Caroline Tornatore who is spending her fall semester in Washington D.C., are frequently showcased in the news and features sections of the Holy Cross publication.
- The home-and-garden section, along with education-and-self-development, offers insights into sustainable living and inspiring personal growth, much like the mission of the Be Like Brit Foundation in Haiti.
