Local school helps children served by Transition to Betterness
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- 6 days ago
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A local school has helped an area charity, with an eye towards assisting children.
Stella Maris Catholic Elementary School took about ten days to raise over two carts full of art supplies to assist a program at Transition to Betterness. Coloured pencils, crayons, popsicle sticks, and a range of other art supplies were raised by the entire school and will be put towards a pediatric “art cart” at Transition to Betterness.
“We opted for a project kids could relate to,” said Stella Maris vice principal Franca Rezler.
Children at Stella Maris can connect with peers their own age, so Rezler attributed that to the success of the fundraiser and the amount of art supplies that the school collected.
“It just kept on coming,” said Rezler. “We’re super proud of the students for rising to the occasion. They know it’s going to kids just like them.”
Claudia Pecoraro, program and volunteer manager with Transition to Betterness, said the “art cart” was paused during the COVID-19 pandemic but Transition to Betterness is bringing it back. Art kits will be created with the new supplies.
“We really appreciate this donation,” said Pecoraro. “We’re really excited to bring back the art cart.”
“It’s a great program,” added Sarah Moxley, events and fundraising co-ordinator.
Transition to Betterness has 17 ongoing programs that support patients and their families in local hospitals and area healthcare facilities. According to its website www.t2b.ca: “With the help of our organization’s 100+ volunteers, we are able to provide these charitable services to our community daily. T2B receives no government funding and is supported by donations from generous donors and sponsors throughout the Windsor-Essex community.”
In addition to the website, more information on Transition to Betterness can be obtained by calling 519-944-5143.
Local school helps children served by Transition to Betterness
By Ron Giofu
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