Number of Participants: 10
Hours Donated: 10
Value of Time Served: $845
Event Amount Raised: $750
Event Type: Civic & Community
Sport: Team
Date: December 22, 2016
Location:
1157 5Th Avenue East Northport
New York 11731, United States
About:
Members of Fifth Avenue Elementary School’s Student Council, which includes student-athletes, recently showed their support for those in need this holiday season by raising more than $750 for presents for seven local families. The Student Council raised the money with their Helping Hand Project. Throughout the month of December, the school community was invited to participate in the project, which allowed individuals to decorate a hand and make a donation. The hands were then displayed in the main hallway of the building. With the donations, the Student Council and SHARE club members went shopping at a local Target to find various toys and items for the families. The Student Council then organized and wrapped the gifts to send out. “It feels nice especially during the holiday season because I feel like I’m giving back to my community” said Student Council Representative Emily Wickerd.
Photo Captions:
Members of Fifth Avenue Elementary School’s Student Council worked together to give back to families in need this holiday season.
Photos courtesy of the Northport-East Northport School District
