Stormi Peterson Volunteers for Superstorm Sandy Clean-Up In New York

2013 Jan 31

Stormi Peterson, a native of Exira, Iowa majoring in accounting at Central College, volunteered in the clean-up of Superstorm Sandy in the hardest hit area, Staten Island, along with other areas from Dec. 13 to Dec. 19.

Nick Rohner, worship/ministry team coordinator, accepted the challenge as leader and brought along 10 Central students to assist him.

The group hosted soup kitchens, distributed meals and sorted supplies for hospitals. In addition, the group worked with Project Hospitality, which feeds the hungry, shelters the homeless and cares for people with HIV/AIDS.

Central College is a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1,500 undergraduate students. Guided by its ecumenical Christian tradition, the college community engages in vigorous, free, open inquiry in pursuit of academic excellence. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics.

Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. Central College is located in Pella, Iowa, a thriving community of 10,000 two minutes from the state's largest lake and 40 minutes southwest of Des Moines. Please visit the college website at www.central.edu.