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WE CARE WE WORK
from Avanti 22-23
by Justin-Siena
WE CARE
Why we SERVE
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“Serving others is incredibly important because it brings together people of all backgrounds and perspectives to build a community of respect and fairness. In my experience with founding my charity knitting club, “One Stitch at a Time: Knitters for a Cause,” I have been able to connect with the Five Lasallian Core Principles, giving back to those in need by making hats and selling them to raise funds for nonprofits. I believe that Justin-Siena is deeply committed to fostering inclusivity through
service.”- Gabrielle George ’23
What we CAN do
Our students readily moved to action for the return of the “Just-in Service Day.” Their day included teaching pickleball at The Watermark Senior Living community; repainting food bank bins for the Salvation Army and CAN-V; sorting and organizing donations at Abode Services; and clearing trails for Napa Parks and Recreation, and Napa County Regional Parks and Open Space District.
WE WORK
A clear path of SERVICE
“It was amazing having our students show up at Justin-Siena on their day off to serve. They were all eager to help! I love how service so easily brings people together. We are most impacted by the service that we do as there is truly nothing more powerful than coming together through service to others.”
Megan Dominici ’92, Director of Outreach for Justin-Siena
“I am humbly proud to host service projects for Justin-Siena because as an alumnus, I fondly remember the impact that each of my student volunteer days had on me. Those experiences, at the very places I currently work, were seminal to my pursuit of a career in parks. Now that I am once again involved with my alma mater, I am eager to showcase the mutual satisfaction that comes from community volunteerism and hopefully inspire them to continue to help others and have fun in the process.”
Rick Fessenden ’94, (Pictured left)