Wednesday, June 16, 2010

RMS students raise funds for family center

Riverside Middle School students participated in a community service day recently and thanks to their efforts, $300 was raised for the Springfield Family Center.
http://www.denpubs.com/Articles-c-2010-06-15-73974.114134-sub_RMS_students_raise_funds_for_family_center.html  # # # # RMS students raise funds for family center  •  OUTLOOK_RMS_students_photo  • Nicole Mancuso and Kyleigh Dressel, seventh grade students at Riverside Middle School, helped raise funds for the Springfield Family Center.  •  June 16, 2010  •  Riverside Middle School students participated in a community service day recently and thanks to their efforts, $300 was raised for the Springfield Family Center  •  Students organized a car wash and a bake sale. The car wash, which was advertised as free, requested donations for the center. The car wash alone brought in donations of $205.  •  The Springfield Family Center officials were surprised when Hank English donated the Vermont State Inspection for the center's family van.  •  The center is ready to launch its summer lunch at home program; donations go toward the purchase of milk.  •  Each Friday, along with the lunches, needy households receive a box of cereal and a gallon of milk for the weekend. Last year, the program served 185 individuals and the hope is to serve 300 this summer.  •  Springfield children who qualify for free or reduced lunch are eligible to participate in the program.  •  Volunteers are need for the food shelf as well as volunteers who are willing to help in the center's kitchen. To sign up as a volunteer, contact Diana Gould at 885-3646 ext. 1009.  •  

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