James Strath’s character council is made up of 46 students Grades 6 to 8 whose goal is to better their school community with fundraising and goal-setting initiatives.
These students chose Habitat for Humanity as a charity partner, then planned and executed fundraiser.
“I actually didn’t know about the fundraiser until about a week before they announced it,” says Habitat for Humanity communications and donor services manager Jenn MacDonald. “We’re appreciative of any support, but I was blown away by how much they were able to raise.”
The students more than doubled their $2,000 fundraising goal, raising just over $4,500 through themed basket raffles.