Delta State University President William N. LaForge recently put on his volunteer cap to assist efforts at the St. Gabriel Mercy Center in Mound Bayou.
LaForge visited St. Gabriel’s to help move boxes of clothing and books, along with other tasks, during his afternoon of volunteerism.
The center is a faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to working with organizations, programs and schools in the community, with a focus of equipping and developing self-supporting, productive and successful individuals for the world.
Delta State has partnered with St. Gabriel on a number of volunteer campaigns through the years.
“It was a pleasure to spend some volunteer time with the good folks at St. Gabriel Mercy Center,” said LaForge “They do an incredible amount of good for the people of Mound Bayou and the surrounding community. I encourage others to volunteer their time, talents and treasure as well.”
Sister Monica Mary DeQuardo, executive director at St. Gabriel, was thrilled to have the president lend a helping hand.
“Accolades to President William LaForge for his generosity and support in volunteering his services and for his financial assistance to St. Gabriel Mercy Center,” said DeQuardo. “President LaForge believes in, is present to, and acts on his values, his responsibility, and what is important to the civic communities of Bolivar County, and to Delta State University, his primary focus — along with his family. Thank you, President LaForge.”
Learn more about St. Gabriel’s ongoing humanitarian efforts at http://saintgabrielmc.org.
