(Lenexa, KS – April 21, 2010)  Students, faculty, and staff at Brown Mackie College – Kansas City are teaming up this week and participating in a coordinated, nationwide community service effort as part of a National Week of Service, April 18-24, 2010.  

For years, Brown Mackie College – Kansas City students, faculty, and staff have given back to their community through charitable endeavors. The goal of the National Week of Service is to further highlight Brown Mackie College – Kansas City’s ongoing spirit of service during an entire week dedicated to impacting and improving the community and beyond.

During the 2010 National Week of Service, Brown Mackie College – Kansas City students, faculty, and staff will partner with Heartland Habitat For Humanity on April 21, 2010 in order to create housing opportunities for those in need.  The school will assist in the construction of affordable housing for the Wyandotte County area.

“At Brown Mackie College – Kansas City, we value giving back to the communities in which we live, learn, and work,” said Brown Mackie College – Kansas City President Dr. Susan Naples.  “Partnering with Habitat for Humanity provides us with a tremendous opportunity to foster a more cohesive school community while making a lasting impact in the community.”

Learn more about Brown Mackie College community service initiatives. For additional information about Brown Mackie College – Kansas City, call (913)768-1900, toll free (800)635-9101.