Local student makes a difference through Emmanuel day of service

Boston, MA -- Shyla Vecchio of East Providence {02914} joined with more than 360 first-year students at Emmanuel College to make an immediate impact in the community through the New Student Day of Service.

Rising early on the last day of summer vacation, the students volunteered at food shelves, homeless shelters, and other organizations that meet vital community needs through the day of service.

In addition to ecouraging new students to embrace Emmanuel's rich history of serving the common good, the day of service helped them connect with Boston and each other.