BOONE, N.C. -- App State men's basketball finished second in the nation amongst Division I men's basketball programs in the 2020 NCAA Team Works Helper Helper Community Service Competition that ran through the spring semester.
The Mountaineers saw a 100 percent participation on the team and totaled over 1,000 hours of community service. App State posted more hours than the likes of Texas A&M, Miami and Michigan.
Head coach
Dustin Kerns and the Mountaineers have emphasized giving back to the community. The program partnered with Blowing Rock Elementary school to create pen pals and visited the school in February. In addition, App State partnered with Toys for Tots and delivered stuffed animals to local schools.
About Helper Helper
Helper Helper is an app and web portal that makes it simple for institutions to track hours and coordinate community service opportunities. Former University of Michigan basketball player, Krista Clement, founded Helper Helper to simplify the volunteer process for students and help them create a lasting impact within their communities. Helper Helper works with over 350 colleges and universities, including a partnership with all of NCAA Division II and NCAA Team Works™. For more information on Helper Helper, visit www.HelperHelper.com or follow them on Twitter @HelperHelperApp.
