The Black Student Union at Grand Valley State University are asking students to do their part in helping with relief for Hurricane Sandy victims.

“As a student organization we strive on helping those in our community and those outside of our community,” said Cecil Johnson, vice president of BSU. “We would like those families to know the students at Grand Valley State University care.”

On Nov. 7, from 5-7 p.m., BSU will host a table in the lobby of Kirkhof to collect shoes, coats, clothing and nonperishable goods as well as other donations to help soften the blow for the thousands of families on the East Coast without shelter or food.

Johnson said BSU is extending an invitation to all of the student organizations on campus to “take initiative and help those affected by Hurricane Sandy.”

“This storm has opened the eyes to many students on campus, making us realize that we are very fortunate to have received the small amount of rain,” Johnson said. “Many us do not realize that we are not exempt from natural disasters like Hurricane Sandy. This is why we are taking initiative to help those in a situation we could possibly be in.”

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