Villanova Special Olympics Establishes New Accounting and Sustainability Committee for Fall Festival
Villanova Special Olympics has introduced a new Accounting and Sustainability Committee for its 38th annual Fall Festival. This committee aims to ensure the event is financially responsible and environmentally sustainable. Chaired by Ben Lindsey, the group oversees financial management across the organization and identifies opportunities to reduce waste. Key initiatives include the debut of the Fall Fest Free Store, in collaboration with the Villanova Free Store and the Office of Sustainability, which will offer donated clothing, household items, and Villanova merchandise to athletes at no cost. This initiative gives items a second life and reduces waste. Additionally, the committee is partnering with the Student Sustainability Committee to improve waste management during the festival, with volunteers assisting attendees in sorting compostable materials, recyclables, and general garbage at food truck offerings. The goal is to keep recyclable and compostable materials out of landfills and establish sustaina...
