2008 Woodie Awards
Giving back to the community "Straight from the Heart"
Freshman class spends day throughout Bridgeport to help better the town
Kevin Simpson
Issue date: 4/17/08 Section: Features
Have you ever been involved in community service projects run by Sacred Heart?
Sacred Heart is well known for their remarkable community service programs and just this past week both staff and students went above and beyond.
On Thursday, Apr. 10, almost 200 freshmen were dispersed throughout the Bridgeport community doing acts of service through "Straight from the Heart."
Students worked in twenty-two different sites doing various activities to better the community through various activities consisting of landscaping and construction to soup kitchens and participating in a read aloud.
They even provided childcare for young mothers learning English as a second language.
"One of the great things about the event was that staff members and students were working together to help the community," said student mentor Sean Heffron.
The event went off with out a hitch and gave much accreditation and recognition to Sacred Heart within the Bridgeport community.
Appointed by Heffron, the event's coordinator Laura Minor and transportation scheduler, Rebecca Wieferich aided in the success of this community event.
The freshman that took part in the services took a lot from the experience.
Freshman Kelly Leather worked at Caroline House and dedicated her time to helping both the women and children.
"I worked at Caroline House whose mission is to help and educate women and their children who need English language skills," said Leather.
"We played with the children, running around with them and playing with puzzles, while their mothers were taught English," said Leather.
Service to others is one of the most prominent attributions here at Sacred Heart.
There are a number of different clubs and organizations geared toward helping others. Habitat for Humanity, Helping Hands, Community Connections and One Campaign, just to name a few.
Sacred Heart offers many different ways to get students involved with the opportunity to not only better the community, but to better educate and culture yourself.
"I love doing community service here. It's a great opportunity to meet new people, learn new things and give back to the community," said sophomore Emily Futoma.
"I think that the community service program set up here is awesome. I wish I could get involved with these events but there is so much else going on in my life right now Maybe one day I will find the time to come out and participate," said junior Rich Baron.
Students who have not been able to get involved don't have to watch and wish they could.
Being that Sacred Heart is a school that embodies such advocacy, students have the opportunity to get involved in whatever they want, whenever they want.
Remember, any little bit helps.
Sacred Heart is well known for their remarkable community service programs and just this past week both staff and students went above and beyond.
On Thursday, Apr. 10, almost 200 freshmen were dispersed throughout the Bridgeport community doing acts of service through "Straight from the Heart."
Students worked in twenty-two different sites doing various activities to better the community through various activities consisting of landscaping and construction to soup kitchens and participating in a read aloud.
They even provided childcare for young mothers learning English as a second language.
"One of the great things about the event was that staff members and students were working together to help the community," said student mentor Sean Heffron.
The event went off with out a hitch and gave much accreditation and recognition to Sacred Heart within the Bridgeport community.
Appointed by Heffron, the event's coordinator Laura Minor and transportation scheduler, Rebecca Wieferich aided in the success of this community event.
The freshman that took part in the services took a lot from the experience.
Freshman Kelly Leather worked at Caroline House and dedicated her time to helping both the women and children.
"I worked at Caroline House whose mission is to help and educate women and their children who need English language skills," said Leather.
"We played with the children, running around with them and playing with puzzles, while their mothers were taught English," said Leather.
Service to others is one of the most prominent attributions here at Sacred Heart.
There are a number of different clubs and organizations geared toward helping others. Habitat for Humanity, Helping Hands, Community Connections and One Campaign, just to name a few.
Sacred Heart offers many different ways to get students involved with the opportunity to not only better the community, but to better educate and culture yourself.
"I love doing community service here. It's a great opportunity to meet new people, learn new things and give back to the community," said sophomore Emily Futoma.
"I think that the community service program set up here is awesome. I wish I could get involved with these events but there is so much else going on in my life right now Maybe one day I will find the time to come out and participate," said junior Rich Baron.
Students who have not been able to get involved don't have to watch and wish they could.
Being that Sacred Heart is a school that embodies such advocacy, students have the opportunity to get involved in whatever they want, whenever they want.
Remember, any little bit helps.
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