04 Nov HU Students in Inner City Chicago

Huntington University’s Friesen Center for Volunteer Service is plunging into inner city Chicago November 8-10 for this year’s Urban Plunge trip. Psychology professor Dr. Tanner Babb and 14 students will work with Emmaus Ministries to serve the homeless population.

“The goal of the trip will be to expand students’ knowledge and understanding of those living in an urban setting,” said Abby Goering, Friesen Center volunteer coordinator. “We will also focus on showing God’s love to those we come in contact.”

Seven of the students come from Indiana, two come from Texas, and one each from Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, California, and Kentucky. They represent a variety of majors, including social work, writing, psychology, history education, exercise science, missions, business, and political science.

This is the 17th Urban Plunge trip for Huntington University. The trip serves as an important entry point for students to begin acclimating themselves to urban ministry.

The Friesen Center is a student-directed organization that coordinates HU students in volunteer efforts on a daily basis. The Friesen Center stands to build the idea that every one person can make a difference in the community.