Students in Mercy Health Sciences University’ Servant Leadership course hosted a pizza lunch on Tuesday, December 3, to collect funds that will replace carpet in St. Vincent DePaul’s child care center.

St. Vincent DePaul in Des Moines provides food, clothes, furniture, financial assistance, and education to over 10,000 Iowans in need each year. As part of Mercy Health Sciences University’s Servant Leadership class, students partner with St. Vincent DePaul every school year. Individuals demonstrate their commitment to Mercy Health Sciences University’s core values by dedicating their time and services to the organization.

St. Vincent DePaul’s child care center was imagined, created, and brought to life by members of past Mercy Health Sciences University Servant Leadership classes. Students in this year’s Servant Leadership class decided to further the vision of those past leaders by replacing the carpet in the child care center.

“We discovered that the St. Vincent DePaul child care center needed carpet during the excursion where we learned about what Mercy Health Sciences University students can do to really help at St. Vincent DePaul,”
stated Lindsay Schroder, Servant Leadership student.

Not only did the class reach their goal, but the Mercy Health Sciences University President offered to match the funds raised, bringing the grand total to $382.00 — almost doubling their goal.

“Servant Leadership is a wonderful class that really shows the core of who Mercy Health Sciences University is. I always love supporting our students with all of their endeavors any way I can,” stated President of Mercy Health Sciences University.

Ashton Carter, another Servant Leadership student, explained, “With the extra funds raised, we were also able to purchase extra toys for the center as well. We’re just so happy we could help out in so many ways with this project.”

Mercy Health Sciences University is still enrolling now for spring classes. To learn more about Mercy Health Sciences University’s academic programs, visit mchs.edu.

About Mercy Health Sciences University
Mercy Health Sciences University is the only private Catholic college in central Iowa and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Located in downtown Des Moines, Mercy Health Sciences University prepares graduates for service and leadership in the healthcare community with a wide range of bachelor, associate, and certificate programs. Visit www.mchs.edu or call (515) 643-3180 to learn how you can start your Charting Your Course.