`HAVE A HEART,' STUDENTS URGE

In conjunction with Valentine's Day week, a Southeast Missouri State University student volunteer organization is sponsoring a "Have a Heart" drive to benefit area social agencies and volunteer groups.

The student group, called Students Taking Responsibility in Volunteer Excellence STRIVE is spearheading the effort which seeks to collect food, toys, educational games and diapers for FISH Volunteers of Cape Girardeau, Women's Center Safe House and Cape Civic Center.

The drive began Monday and ends Friday. The group is soliciting donations from all area residents. Items may be dropped in a collection box in the University Center lobby from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday.

Toy and diaper proceeds will be donated to the Women's Center Safe House, an emergency home for women and their families who have been victims of domestic violence. Educational games will be donated to the Cape Civic Center, and food items will be given to FISH Volunteers to feed area homeless.

STRIVE is a student volunteer organization under the auspices of Student Life Programs at the university.