Second year MSW student’s in Professor David Hymowitz’s, Social Work Macro Practice class set out to establish a legacy with a “give back” project.  They identified an organization in need of luggage for children in the foster care system.

Hope For Youth, one of Long Island’s preeminent providers of services for children and families is dedicated to facilitating positive change in the lives of children, adolescents and families.

School of Social Welfare students launched a ‘give back’ program for future Master of Social Work students to continue.

The students learned there is a great need for luggage for youth in the foster care system across New York City  and Long Island.  Many of these children carry their belongings in trash bags,  stripping them of their dignity.

The class raised $1500 and collected approximately 150 pieces of luggage.

They hope to cultivate a continued sense of community in the School of Social Welfare and utilize the skills they have learned over their course of study in the MSW program.