WCU-Miami Student Leaders Support Lotus House Women’s Shelter Back-to-School Drive 

The Student Advisory Council at West Coast University-Miami embarked on a mission to support the Lotus House Women’s Shelter by gathering school supplies to aid the shelter’s residents and their children as they begin the 2024-2025 school year.  

The Student Advisory Council’s efforts culminated in the donation of a variety of items, including notebooks, crayons, markers, folders, glue sticks, pencil sharpeners, highlighters, notebooks, binders, pencils, and colorful pens. Each item was carefully chosen to ensure that it would be useful for the children and families benefiting from the donation. 

Annet P., a BSN student from WCU-Miami and advisory council member, expressed the group’s sentiments: “We hope that we have a major impact on the school-aged children and on the moms. We feel grateful and appreciate that we were able to be part of this drive. The Lotus House was very welcoming, and the children were very excited to have school supplies.” 

The Lotus House, renowned for its dedication to providing safe shelter and support to women and children in need, welcomed the donations with open arms. One of the most touching moments for the students was witnessing the joy on the faces of the children who received the school supplies. 

“The best part was seeing the children have a smile on their faces,” Annet remarked.  

The Student Advisory Council at WCU-Miami is vital in fostering community engagement and student leadership. The council, comprised of student representatives, serves as a bridge between the student body and the administration, organizing initiatives addressing campus and community needs. By leading projects like August’s school supply drive, the council enhances the university’s impact on the surrounding community and provides students with valuable opportunities to develop leadership skills and contribute meaningfully to causes they care about.  

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