College students spend spring break giving back to community

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — While most college students relax and take it easy over spring break, some young adults volunteered to work and help others during their week off.

A group of volunteers from the University of Missouri made their way to Wilmington to work with WARM, Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry.

They have helped with multiple projects and enjoy seeing the difference they are making.

“New found love for the City of Wilmington, and the people and also construction skills I’m going to take back,” Hannah Leamer, student, said.”

“I think the people have been like I said really you know welcoming to us,” student Matthew Devane said.

“It’s the home owners, I mean they’re so happy. I mean we’ve done something they could never afford to do we’ve changed most of their lives,” WARM Construction Coordinator Gerald Waite said.

The students head back home Friday. They did get to have a little fun since they are staying at Wrightsville Beach.

They say they would not change the hard work for anything. They are thankful for their week of serving.