Students spend break helping others

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Dozens of students descended on the Queen City Sunday morning with a mission to help out.

City Corps welcomed 40 volunteers from the Illinois State University chapter of "Students Today, Leaders Forever" for six service projects in the South and Fillmore districts.

Jobs ranged from a clean-up at the Adam Mickiewicz Library to some painting at the Broadway Market.

Program manager, Jeremy Rockler said, "You know, in Buffalo, we really need to bring in volunteers to help bring change to the city of Buffalo, and City Corps is all about bringing creative solutions to the city of Buffalo. So bringing 43 volunteers in from out of state is something we're all very excited about."

"Actually, I'm walking around half in tears from happiness because I think that this is a sign that the future of the market is secure and that we're going to go forward. And that we'll be here 100 years from now," Broadway Market optician, Irena Wosczczak expressed.

Volunteer, Becky McAuley explained, "One of the women here said 'I'm about to shed tears' because you guys want to do this with your spring break. I think that's just an amazing feeling to know that, even though we're in our 20's, we can actually make a difference."

The students were here as part of their spring break "Pay It Forward" tour, featuring service projects in six cities.