CATHOLIC MISSION
BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES SERVICE EVENT Students collected and donated 176 backpacks and four carloads of school supplies, totaling over 1,450 items. All were donated to HomeFront, kicking off the Notre Dame High School Service Learning Program for the 2020-21 school year. Anna Piacentino ‘21 spearheaded this project as an extension of her own service initiative to collect school supplies in her Robbinsville community. Her experience of service and leadership inspired her to extend the drive to the entire Notre Dame community. With the help of fellow senior Anna Stout ‘21, the project was expanded and developed as a donation day for HomeFront. The student coordinators were joined by Maeve Evanovich ‘21, Grace Lombardi ‘21, Taylor Okamura ‘21, Juliana Troiano ‘21, Emma Lalli ‘21 and Olivia Brodtman ‘21. Service to the community is the cornerstone of a Notre Dame education. The Service Learning Program inspires students to follow the example of Jesus as they recognize the dignity of every person. The program fosters commitment to a lifetime of giving to both the local and global communities.
OUR MERCY CORE VALUES
RESPECT . INTEGRITY . JUSTICE . COMPASSION . SERVICE
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