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Sir Richard McBride Elementary School Students Support Covenant House
March 9, 2010
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About a year ago I received a phone call from McBride Elementary School Vice Principal Jason Eng - he informed me of his school's three-year plan to fundraise for Covenant House. Why are they doing this? Jason's answer was succinct,"To give our students the idea that they can make a difference in the world."
Since that initial conversation I've been awestruck by the students' dedication to Covenant House's cause and the support shown by teachers and staff. Led by the school's Global Citizenship Club and Student Council, "Toonie Tuesdays" was created - a monthly fundraiser that encourages every student to donate $2.00 for Covenant House. Their fundraising strategy was expanded with the development and creation of a wristband. Wristbands inscribed with "McBride Supports Covenant House" were mass-produced and are being sold on an ongoing basis. Total funds raised in 2009 alone were over $2,500!
The students of McBride Elementary School have clearly demonstrated their commitment as young global citizens; they have indeed made a difference in the lives of the youth we serve.
Mark Savard addresses students & staff at Sir Richard McBride Elementary
School's kickoff assembly - their fundraising campaign launch for Covenant House.
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It is indeed reassuring to
Submitted by christian beadles wikipedia (not verified) on May 28, 2010 - 12:18.
It is indeed reassuring to note that the students of Sir Richard McBride Elementary School have decided to support Covenant House, the largest privately-funded childcare agency in the United States. It gives shelter to homeless youth. I have always felt that Covenant House is doing a wonderful job. If you take a closer look you may notice that hundreds of youth prefer to live in streets because it offers them a lot of freedom. But in the end they end up as drug addicts. I certainly feel Covenant House has been able to make some changes to this alarming situation.