Once again, thanks to the students, faculty and staff of the
SHHS, 2017 rang in a little brighter for several San Diego families
thanks to the continuing initiative from the Dean of the
School of Health and Human Services. Dr. Gloria McNeal began this
initiative over three years ago to increase the SHHS’s involvement in the
community. This year, Community Engagement Core Chair Dr. Ritika Bhawal of the Community Health Department led the organizing of the event. The fourth annual event again identified families for their need and the work they do in their communities as role models and parents. The NU student nursing association and
Community Health students raised money for these families, along with the
involvement of SHHS faculty and staff. The families were recognized at a
public event at the Spectrum campus on December 16th. Dr. McNeal
gave some opening remarks along with all three Department Chairs and ran the event emphasizing the importance of
community engagement. The families not only received various gifts of clothing and toys, but a new reconditioned computer as well. Click on the pictures below to enlarge the
photos taken at the event:
