Service project done in partnership with Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio
Members of the CPH community designed, painted and constructed a playhouse for a local family.
College of Public Health students, faculty, staff and partners worked together to build a playhouse for a local family, emphasizing the critical links between housing and health and giving back to the community in recognition of National Public Health Week.
The playhouse project, a partnership with Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio, was also an opportunity to engage students in service and have conversations about the impact of social determinants of health, said Jennifer Beard, assistant dean for strategic initiatives.
The CPH community designed, painted and constructed the playhouse for a family with three children. The day culminated with a surprise and reception for the recipients, who were selected by Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio. The family was also presented with a handmade quilt created by Interim Dean Karla Zadnik.
The Multicultural Public Health Student Association was celebrated by the college as this year’s service champion in recognition of their participation in the annual event. They will receive $200 to apply toward an activity of their choice.
The event, originally scheduled during National Public Health Week, was postponed to April 17 due to weather.
Learn more from Habitat for Humanity about how housing impacts health around the world.
