Grade 5 and 6 students with Pius XII Catholic Elementary School learned the importance of giving back to the community during Catholic Education Week, which ran April 20 to May 5.
The students decorated shoe boxes and filled them with these toiletry items. The “Smile Boxes” were then donated to the Sudbury Women’s Centre.
“I am forever grateful to have so many students and families at Pius XII that were giving of their time and supportive of this initiative,” said Amanda Schiafone, Grade 5/6 Teacher at Pius XII.
“It is very important to me for our students to understand how integral community partnerships can be.”
The Sudbury Women’s Centre was appreciative to the community at Pius XII and the generosity they showed during this fundraiser.
"We are incredibly grateful for the many shoeboxes donated by Pius XII Catholic School this past week,” said Giulia Carpenter, executive director of the Sudbury Women’s Centre.
“Our clients have shared with us the impact these boxes have had on them. In particular, the various inspirational quotes and sayings in the boxes have left clients feeling cared for. We are so grateful for community partnerships such as these that provide our clients with dignity.”
