The earthquake, which struck Japan March 11, claimed the lives of over 10,000 people. Along with the ensuing tsunami, these disasters are estimated to have caused over $235 billion in damages. Thousands of survivors have been left homeless, starving, and without adequate water supply for weeks. When disaster struck, members of the Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB) Virginia Beach Chapter responded with a sense of purpose and a common goal in mind "commitment to service."

Teamwork does indeed allow common people to attain uncommon results. Led by Tidewater Community College student Herbert Davis, SAAB Service Learning committee chair, and other SAAB members realized the importance of community service and through a collective effort and vision to raise $600.00 in support of “Disaster Relief.” Virginia Beach Campus Provost Mike Summers, SAAB members and Theresa Soska, Major Gifts Officer with the American Red Cross, gathered July 5, 2011 to present the $600.00 check to the American Red Cross in a ceremony to recognize the SAAB chapter’s efforts.

Launched this year, the SAAB Virginia Beach Chapter encourages participants to excel in all areas of life including academics, social, cultural, professional and in the community.  From left to right, Brian Rose, SAAB Vice President; David Woods, Provost; Michael Summers, SAAB President; Tyrone Harrison; Sherrie Turner, Red Cross representative; Ms. Theresa Soska; Dexter Givens; Second row, Dumaka Shaw; James Taylor; Charles Whitehurst; Herbert Davis; and Sarah Lupton.