The Aggie Law Project participated on Aug. 22 in their first community service project of the 2014-15 school year, supporting World Habitat Day.

More than 60 students participated in wall building as part of new home construction at three locations in Fort Worth. The event benefited Habitat for Humanity and the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project. The charities help families break the cycle of poverty and build long-term financial security, according to the organizations’ websites. Habitat for Humanity has transformed the lives of more than 3 million people worldwide.

3L Amber Barger, Student Bar Association president, said volunteering to serve others was extremely worthwhile. “Aggies have a rich history of serving those in the community. As future lawyers, we are working to become leaders in our community and beyond,” she said.

Working together to build homes for several families demonstrates the Aggie core value of selfless service. Students, faculty and staff volunteered from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. constructing walls to later be used in the Dallas-Fort Worth 31st annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project in October.

“Leadership is best achieved by setting an example, so participation in service projects around our city sends the message that we care not only about our own needs, but we are also invested in enriching the lives of others,” Barger said.

“Living the core value of service helps A&M be synonymous with care and compassion, and in addition, it simply feels good to help those in need,” she said.

For details on future service day events or projects including The Big Event this spring, contact Tyra Kelly in the Office of the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at tckelly007@law.tamu.edu.

-- Article by Daniella Wiedel, Communications Specialist at Texas A&M University School of Law.