Cash for Cookies to Help Mom’s in Need
It’s not every day that you hear about student led philanthropy projects at the elementary level; however, at Horizon Christian School we are proud of our student’s creativity with service projects. Generosity is one of our core values and is demonstrated in the lives of our staff and students. This was displayed firsthand when four of our first-graders took initiative last month to help raise money for the Portland Rescue Mission by selling chocolate chip cookies.
“The second graders inspired me with their service project. It sounded cool to help others out who needed it,” shared first-grader, Jenzen Osbourne. Typically, students meet with Principal Mrs. Smith, to go over their ideas, and then students implement their project within the school community to raise money for the organization they are partnering with.
“I felt very excited because it was a lot of money to raise for a first-grader,” beamed 1st grader, Tate Sparks. “Also, it was neat that people donated even without buying cookies because they wanted to help others.” The impact of their efforts went to help support mothers with babies at the Portland Rescue Mission. They were able to contribute $600!
We are so proud of the ways our students show generosity, and how they demonstrate God’s love to those outside our community.
