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| Project warms hearts of those in need in Spring Hill |
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| News - Spring Hill | |||
| Written by Ashlee Kieler | |||
| Wednesday, 10 December 2008 15:34 | |||
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Staying warm just got a little easier for Spring Hill families in need. The Spring Hill elementary and intermediate schools kicked off Tree of Warmth week Monday. The project aims to collect as many hats, scarves, gloves, blankets, long johns, socks and other warm materials for the less fortunate in Spring Hill, said Marissa Cowan, intermediate school student council sponsor. At the intermediate school, each grade level has a tree to track the articles of warmth brought in. Cowan stresses the project is not a competition, but tracking is a way for students to see what has been acquired so far. “When an item is brought in, I’ll give them a paper light bulb, and they write their name on the bulb and put it on the tree,” Cowan said. At the end of the week the class with the most light bulbs may get a special treat. On Friday, the students will box up all the collected articles, and Cowan will deliver them to the Spring Hill Multi-Service Center. Stevie Morris, director of the Multi-Service Center, said the articles of warmth will be used in packages for children for Christmas. “Kids usually don’t want things like glove or hats for Christmas, but they probably need them,” she said. Morris said the project brings in a variety of warm materials that allow the center to provide for the needs of the less fortunate year-round. “When there is leftover, we use it throughout the year, so that there is always a supply for people,” she said. Morris recalled how last year, the center came across a family where two children were sharing a coat during the winter. Because of the drive, they were able to provide another coat for one of the boys. The supply for the center also helps the homeless that come for assistance. “Once in a while we have homeless people come, and we give them several pairs to make sure they are okay,” Morris said. While the elementary and intermediate school students collect warm articles of clothing, the high school and middle school usually collect money to buy gifts for the less fortunate through the center, Morris said. She was unable to confirm the schools plans for this year. Cowan said there is no quota for the intermediate school to collect during the week, but every piece counts. “It’s a great way for the kids to learn about community service and helping out people in need,” she said. “It’s a great learning experience.”
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