A Cause for Paws, by Olivia Vrablik
Apr 21, 2015

 

 

In January, as is the tradition for ninth grade students in the Adolescent Program, I made plans to make chocolate covered strawberries for a Valentine’s Day fundraiser.  Along with the help of 8 th year students Alaina Lykins, and Anna and Catherine Kubiak, we made a total of $393 in profits. When I was deciding where to donate the money, I ultimately choose an organization that I had some experience with in the past, Orphans of The Storm. Our family often visits the animals there and we were there recently, and I realized that even the smallest donation can help the animals.

One of the most important elements of choosing where I would donate the funds was donating somewhere that was important to me and somewhere I have some experience working with, because it would allow me to see where the money would be going, and how it was being used. This organization is also one that is trustworthy because of its longevity and relevance in the North Shore community. Not only have they been around for almost 100 years, they are also so welcoming when you go to visit the animals and you feel that they really care about their cause. Orphans of the Storm was founded in October of 1928 by dancer and actress Irene Castle, and ever since, the organization has been a home for animals in need of a safe home. The money raised will go towards buying food for the dogs and cats, and medical attention that the animals would need while at the shelter.

Thank you to everyone who purchased chocolate covered strawberries to help fund my donation!

– Olivia Vrablik

By Teresa Pavelich 22 Mar, 2024
A wonderful and successful student fundraiser!
By Teresa Pavelich 07 Mar, 2024
Age 6 and age 12 in Montessori are referred to as the capstone years. During these years children really dive into big work and develop their self-confidence.
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