By By Jenna Grasso, Staff Writer
For many women in third-world countries, being able to afford an education or even find an education is extremely difficult. She’s The First is a nationwide non-profit organization that holds bake sales to raise money for women’s education. It was founded by Tammy Tibbetts, and takes place in states such as Florida, Alabama, Georgia, California, Rhode Island, Connecticut and many more.
Hofstra is a campus branch of the organization, and has been selling cupcakes all week to raise money for this cause. The Hofstra branch of She’s The First was co-founded last year by Gennifer Delman and Chelsea Tirrell.
Tie-dye cupcakes are sold because of the huge success they have had on other campuses. They quickly became the organization’s signature pastry. These cupcakes are very appealing to a hungry college student walking through the Student Center. They are also extremely tasty! Students have no choice but to be tempted by a sweet treat on the way to a class.
She’s The First is an organization where people truly want to make a difference, and want to help other people. Tirrell says that since the club has been founded it has just “taken off.” There has been nothing but success at this week’s bake-sale at Hofstra. The first day of the bake sale was a huge success for Tirrell and the other members of the group.
The club raised $300 on just the first day of the sale, enough money to sponsor one girl in Nepal. After three days of selling cupcakes the group hopes to raise $600, which would be enough to sponsor two girls.
If you’re on your way to class this week make sure to stop by the She’s The First table and get a tasty cupcake before you head off to class or the library. If you do, you’re helping at least one underprivileged girl achieve an education.