Business Administration major Alexander Eichler of Westminster, MD Rebuilds Homes Destroyed in Hurricane Sandy

2015 Jul 9

Alexander Eichler was one of nine Stevenson University students who took a trip to Staten Island New York to help rebuild homes that were damaged and destroyed by hurricane Sandy in 2012. These students are members of the group Mission: I'm Home, an organization focused on rehabilitating damaged homes as an effort to help families return to their home, at Stevenson. During the last week in May, these students worked alongside the Episcopal Sandy Recovery Effort in Staten Island. The Episcopal Sandy Recovery Effort is a relief program that works to help those who suffered losses from hurricane Sandy, as well as rebuild homes across New York and New Jersey. By helping to rehabilitate homes that were devastated by the hurricane, Stevenson students bring hope back to families who will once again be able to return home.

Alexander says of his trip: "Mission in May was one of the most beneficial experiences of my life. One of the most important things I learned from the trip is that everyone has a story and, no matter the circumstances, you could benefit from hearing it. Listening to others helps you to grow as a person by giving you a unique perspective you've never experienced. I learned from two great men up there who lived their entire lives in New York. Both with their own unique stories, one about Hurricane Sandy, and the other about 9/11. I feel so humbled to have been able to hear their stories. I urge anyone, from children to adults, to not only check out these mission trips offered by Stevenson and other organizations, but also ask and listen to people because everyone has a story!"

Thank you for your commitment to service, Alexander!