Article archive / October 1, 2016
Originally published: . Volume 7, No. 10. Source pages: 4.
Members of the Louisiana School Psychological Association raised almost $6,000 to help its students and interns impacted by the flood.
The group set up an account on Go Fund Me to aid the students. LSPA President Amber Boykin said, “So far we know of interns who have lost their homes, vehicles, and personal belongings. We all know how financially difficult it is when just beginning internship. We also have a few school psychology students who have been displaced. I am asking the LSPA membership to wrap their support around these students and interns.”
“Neighbors helping neighbors, co- workers helping colleagues, and strangers helping strangers shows us that Louisiana is a resilient state and no matter what is thrown at our residents, we will come together and see each other through it,” she wrote.
All funds will be divided among interns and graduate students impacted by the flood, said Boykin.
Donations can be made at https://www.gofundme.com/2jvfsb8
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