Campus Ministry - Habitat for Humanity Mercyhurst College Chapter

Mercyhurst College has its own Habitat for Humanity on campus chapter.  The chapter is led by a student board and an adviser.  Stefanie Steinmetz is president and Amanda Zechman , on campus adviser.  You may reach the adviser at azechman@mercyhurst.eduor (814) 824-2549, and the student board at mchabitat4humanity@yahoo.com. 

The chapter is responsible for the well known “alternative spring break.”  Once a year a group of at least 25 students spend their spring break building houses for Habitat for Humanity.  A great bonus is that we spend our spring break in a warm climate state such as Florida , Georgia or Alabama .  The usual cost of the trip for individuals is around $200.00.  The chapter also coordinates the Saturday morning work sites.  In conjunction with Habitat International's local affiliate, a group of at least six students join local volunteers to build houses for greater Erie area.  This activity is recognized as Service Learning and can be use to fulfill the class requirement of 10 hours.  Usually two Saturday mornings will fulfill 10 hours of community service. The honors program, in the past, has recognized the Spring Break trip as a valuable activity.  For more information on Habitat for Humanity on Campus Chapter please contact the e-mail addresses above.