Time is Worth More Than a Dime
The holiday season is a time of joy, food, laughter, and presents. But not everyone gets to have all of these in Westport. More people than you think don’t get presents, according to Patty Haberstroh of the Westport Department of Human Services.
The Staff Editorial
At the end of the week of donating, all of the pennies from each team are counted up and the winner is announced (congratulations to the Red Team) but, the important part of it is that all of the money raised goes to The Department of Human Services. Last year, the eighth graders raised over $10,000 in funding. The Department of Human Services were over joyed with the overly generous donation.
But, you can do even more than bring money from home, pour it in a jug and call it a donation. There ia another important way to give to the less fortunate: donate your time. The Gillespie Center, Shehan Center, and The Open Door Shelter all have programs in which you can hand out meals, help kids with their homework and play with the kids. Kids should go to these shelters to help out and feel good inside.
Student in 4s • Apr 5, 2016 at 11:21 am
I really enjoyed this article. It is so interesting that the eighth graders are doing the tradition of the “penny war”. It is so nice of them to donate pennies from their home.
Student in 4S • Apr 5, 2016 at 11:20 am
I really enjoyed this article. The eighth graders are really kind to do this awesome tradition. It is really inspiring. Now I think that I want to start a fundraiser like the penny war. Do you do any other cool fundraisers?
Student in 4S • Apr 5, 2016 at 11:17 am
I really enjoyed this article. I think it is great how the 8th graders do this every year. I think GFS should start this awesome tradition too!
LILY • Dec 15, 2015 at 10:55 am
I LIKE THE IDEA OF giving all year round… Penny Wars is a fantastic program but giving in other ways is important, too!