Charity Purchas ’13 had little hope she could participate in a trip to London as part of her “Many Faiths, One Humanity” course. Finances were extremely tight for the dual major in political science and sociology, who manages a convenience store to support herself.
Just weeks before the date of departure, Purchas received a grant to go on the longed-for trip. Then, another roadblock—she needed an expedited passport, at the cost of $200. “I just didn’t have the money to pay for it,” she says. “And without the passport, I couldn’t go.”
Thanks to the Hassett fund, the dean of Hendricks Chapel, The Rev. Tiffany Steinwert, provided Purchas with the money for the passport and she was able to travel with the class. It was an exciting and educational experience Purchas will never forget.
“I learned so much about religious and social inequalities,” she says. “It moved me to become more dedicated to the cause of justice and to make other people aware of the need for change. I'm deeply grateful to Mr. Hassett, who loved and honored his wife so much he created this fund in her name—he made a miracle happen for me.”
You, too, can make a difference!
To learn how you can have a positive impact on the life of a student, contact the Office of Gift Planning at 888.352.9535, e-mail us at giftplan@syr.edu, or visit syracuse.planyourlegacy.org.
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