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DANBURY, CONN. <\/strong>\u2014 Starting the day right means having a healthy breakfast \u2014 whole-grain cereals, fruit, juices and some hot pancakes and eggs on a cold winter morning. But for some people, a good breakfast is a luxury. That\u2019s why Friar Michael Lasky of the Newman Center at Western Connecticut State University helped start \u201cMorning Glory Breakfast.\u201d<\/p>\n

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For the past two years, WestConn students and community volunteers have dished up breakfast to 100 people every morning at the Dorothy Day Hospitality House in Danbury. When the program \u2014 sponsored by Catholic Charities \u2014 started in October 2007, it was just two mornings a week. Since then, the program has grown with more volunteers and a daily meal for those in need.<\/p>\n

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Every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 9 a.m., several WestConn students assist the home\u2019s staff by prepping, serving and cleaning-up after meals that include everything from pancakes and eggs to cereal and fruit. Volunteers from the community pitch in to help on the other days. Lasky said the program does have difficulty in the summer months filling the volunteer positions while students are not in school.<\/p>\n

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WestConn junior Brittany Leandra is the volunteer coordinator and has been involved with the program for about a year. She said that the experience is great for students as well as the people who come for breakfast. \u201cIt\u2019s rewarding and it\u2019s building community,\u201d Leandra said. \u201cThe people are friendly and appreciative.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cAnd the students are thankful, too,\u201d Lasky said. \u201cThey say things like, \u2018It got me out of bed and I\u2019m doing something purposeful.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

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For more information, contact the Office of University Relations at (203) 837-8486.<\/p>\n

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Western Connecticut State University offers outstanding faculty in a range of quality academic programs. Our diverse university community provides students an enriching and supportive environment that takes advantage of the unique cultural offerings of Western Connecticut and New York. Our vision: To be an affordable public university with the characteristics of New England\u2019s best small private universities.
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