FAU Student Kicks Her Way to Giving Back

Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement or SAVI might be an organization you haven't heard of yet, but they certainly should not go unnoticed. SAVI participates and co-ordinates more community service than any other organization on FAU's campuses. This month is no exception to the work of Mariana Ortigosa and the rest of SAVI's tireless work.

Ortigosa, an FAU nursing major, is director of SAVI and chair of Kickball for Caring. SAVI's newest project is a kickball tournament to raise money for Hearts and Hope, Inc. According to the article written in FAU's University Press, "This is the second time SAVI will be hosting the tournament. In 2008, SAVI donated $906 to the center... this year they hope to raise at least $2,000."

According to their website, they are a non-profit organization that provides young children who have lost their families with a safe place to share and experience loving support while making it through the grieving process.

To find out more about the tournament and how to get involved read "Kick for care" written by the UP's Monica Victor or call (561) 297-3607 or visit SAVI's website. To find out more about Hearts and Hope, Inc. visit their website.