Dear St. Mary’s HS Community,
We are excited to announce that, for the second year in a row, students across the Waterloo Catholic District School Board will be participating in a special fundraising campaign to support A Better Tent City in Kitchener-Waterloo and The Bridges in Cambridge. These organizations are dedicated to providing shelter and essential services to the most vulnerable members of our community.
The fundraiser will kick off just in time for Thanksgiving and run for five weeks, from October 11 to November 18, 2024. This initiative is not only about raising funds but also about raising awareness of the critical work these organizations do. By supporting A Better Tent City and The Bridges, we help shed light on the issue of homelessness in our community.
This year, we will have one full-sized tiny home spending one week at each of our secondary school properties. In addition, some of our talented students have constructed nine replicas of tiny homes, which will each spend one week at various elementary schools. This creative and hands-on approach helps our students connect with the cause while raising funds and awareness in a meaningful way.
\This effort aligns closely with our Catholic Social Teachings, reminding us of our responsibility to help those in need and foster a community built on justice, compassion, and love. Together, we can make a meaningful difference for those in our community who are most in need.
We encourage everyone to participate and help make this initiative a success within our school communities. Please stay tuned for events at your school throughout the next five weeks and follow our social media accounts to find out which of our secondary schools the tiny home will be visiting each week.
To donate, please click HERE and support this vital cause.
Thank you for your participation and for helping to make this fundraiser a success!
