Ave Maria Named IWLCA NAIA Community Awareness Award Winner
via the IWLCA press release/website
IWLCA Acknowledges 2024 Community Awareness Award Winners
Excerpt:
NAIA – Ave Maria University
Ave Maria University’s Women’s Lacrosse team exemplifies extraordinary commitment to community service. One of their significant contributions includes participating in Habitat for Humanity builds. Over several Saturdays in both fall and spring, team members dedicated 20 hours each to constructing homes in Immokalee, FL. They actively engaged in painting, nailing foundations, cleaning, moving heavy objects, spackling, and assisting construction crews. Their efforts contribute to Habitat’s largest subdivision yet, providing much-needed affordable housing to an area facing economic challenges.
Additionally, the Gyrenes participated in campus beautification projects, such as the Campus Beatification event. They worked alongside Ave Maria University’s Physical Plant to garden, plant, and mulch, enhancing the aesthetic appeal and environmental sustainability of their campus. This initiative not only beautifies their immediate surroundings but also fosters a sense of pride and community among students and faculty.
See all the winners HERE