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As part of the University糖心传媒檚 sponsorship this year, Champions of Change will also provide transportation for the homeless from Rundel Library to Staybridge Suites where volunteers from throughout the University will be ready to provide help for the event.
The University has developed a partnership of care to support Champions of Change in the Rochester community. The University also partnered with the organization during its Filters for Flint Water Drive in January 2016 to help residents of Flint, Michigan with their public water crisis.
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