This month, the school participated in a global outreach program, NetsforLife, through Episcopal Relief & Development. Local coordinator for Episcopal Relief & Development, the Reverend Lou Parsons, (St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church of Ooltewah) recently visited St. Peter’s to share important information about this program and the positive impact it can have for a very small amount of money.
NetsforLife provides insecticide-treated nets to protect children and families from the dreaded disease of malaria. Malaria is transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes and kills nearly one million people every year - most are children under the age of 5. One $12 net can save the lives of three children. This gift also provides training for the families and the communities on the proper use of the nets and the care of those who are affected by this disease.
NetsforLife provides insecticide-treated nets to protect children and families from the dreaded disease of malaria. Malaria is transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes and kills nearly one million people every year - most are children under the age of 5. One $12 net can save the lives of three children. This gift also provides training for the families and the communities on the proper use of the nets and the care of those who are affected by this disease.
To meet this need, each student received a coin collection “Hope Chest” to collect loose change throughout the month. Additionally, St. Peter’s Church added contributions from a second collection and other donations. Combined, the church and school raised over $1,440 for the NetsforLife program, purchasing 129 nets and community training about the program!
Rev. Parsons expressed her appreciation, saying “I cannot thank you all enough for this extremely generous and touching response. That means another 387 children saved from disease. St. Peter’s students and church members are truly making a difference in the world.”
This school year alone, St. Peter’s students organized projects to benefit McKamey Animal Center, Northside Neighborhood House’s “Santa’s Workshop,” St. Peter’s Church Food Pantry, the Children’s Nutrition Program in Haiti and Emily’s Power For A Cure neuroblastoma foundation.
In this age of the “me generation”, St. Peter’s teaches children the joy of finding a purpose larger than themselves and the joy of serving others. It is not so much the acts of kindness themselves, but the underlying vision that this is what education is about—to make us compassionate human beings. Whether reading at Alexian Brothers, collecting food or writing letters to the troops, our students reach those far away AND those sitting beside them. This is the St. Peter’s Difference.
Rev. Parsons expressed her appreciation, saying “I cannot thank you all enough for this extremely generous and touching response. That means another 387 children saved from disease. St. Peter’s students and church members are truly making a difference in the world.”
This school year alone, St. Peter’s students organized projects to benefit McKamey Animal Center, Northside Neighborhood House’s “Santa’s Workshop,” St. Peter’s Church Food Pantry, the Children’s Nutrition Program in Haiti and Emily’s Power For A Cure neuroblastoma foundation.
In this age of the “me generation”, St. Peter’s teaches children the joy of finding a purpose larger than themselves and the joy of serving others. It is not so much the acts of kindness themselves, but the underlying vision that this is what education is about—to make us compassionate human beings. Whether reading at Alexian Brothers, collecting food or writing letters to the troops, our students reach those far away AND those sitting beside them. This is the St. Peter’s Difference.
*Note Ms. Schlosser's third grade class (pictured above) of 13 students collected enough for 18 nets alone!
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