Southern Arkansas University students, faculty, and friends of the local chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association recently completed a volunteer work day at the Living Water Domestic Violence Shelter in Magnolia.
On Saturday, April 11, 2015, representatives from SAU’s Lambda Epsilon Iota (LEI) helped do repairs, landscaping and overall pick-up around the facility, which aides victims of domestic violence in Columbia County.
LEI members also provided their own money to purchase flowers, items needed to make repairs and other supplies, according to Louis Roy, assistant professor of criminal justice and LEI advisor. The organization also donated gift cards from local businesses to help victims of domestic violence get back on their feet.
“The director of the shelter said this was the most people they have had working at the facility at one time,” said Roy.
LEI has pledged to hold a similar work day twice each semester on behalf of domestic violence victims in Columbia County. The group is also working with City of Magnolia officials to help paint house numbers on curbs in neighborhoods to assist first responders.
