We're all used to seeing that red kettle in front of stores during the holiday season. In fact, we might be so aware of it that we completely overlook it! Overlooking was not an option in Hillsboro, Oregon this past season as students were the designated bell-ringers for The Salvation Army.
According to Monte Akers, President, Hillsboro Optimist Club:
Century High School students partnered with the Salvation Army and the Hillsboro Optimist Club to pull off a double whammy in fundraising!
Twenty students rang bells at The Salvation Army's kettles on Dec 19 and 23 and raised over $6,500 for The Salvation Army.For their efforts, they were rewarded with $800 designated for the Century High School food pantry by the Hillsboro Optimist Club.
The Hillsboro Optimist Club hopes to perform similar 3-way partnerships with other youth groups and organizations in the future. Wayne Bohm, Hillsboro Optimist Club member and a teacher at Century High School explained that the students are usually knee-deep in the Elk's canned food drive this time of year, but that project was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions.Working with Tami Mandrell and Lisa Cole at The Salvation Army the students found a great way to give back to their community.
Photos contributed by the Hillsboro Optimist Club.
