RU student gets COVID masks for homeless through alumni nonprofit
The COVID-19 pandemic may have put many of our hands-on, in-person experiences on hold but college students are still seeking internships to enhance their resumes.
That is how Rutgers University sophomore Percy Tse found Four Oxen, a nonprofit organization founded by three Rutgers grads.
According to Tse, Four Oxen s mission is to promote and support those who protect and nurture the most vulnerable members of our society.
Keeping that goal in mind, Tse settled on a no-brainer for her required service project: acquiring and distributing face masks to protect the homeless population against the spread of COVID-19.
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