It is October 31 and you know what that means. After a long wait, it is finally Halloween! People of all ages are getting into their costumes; some are going trick-or-treating while others are attending Halloween parties.
As for Creekview’s Habitat for Humanity Club and Cultural Diversity Club, members had a completely different mission than getting bags of candy. On this important day, these dedicated students tried to raise money for those in need. Money was raised for United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Habitat for Humanity.
“Raising money for UNICEF was a great time. Not only do you get to spend time with your friends making the truffles and selling them, you know you are doing it for a great cause, which made it feel even better,” stated Manoucheca L. (sophomore), Vice President of the Cultural Diversity Club.
The Habitat for Humanity Club went out in their easily recognizable shirts, flyers, and empty milk jugs on Halloween. They rang each doorbell confidently and waited as a homeowner approached the door with a basket of candy. These students then explained that they were not there for candy. In fact, they were planning to build a house in spring but in order to do that, they needed to raise money. Many generous neighbors dropped spare change and wrinkled bills into the jug. As the jug got heavier and heavier, spirits were lifted. Mr. Sinco, the club’s advisor, concluded the club had raised over $2,000! Additionally, a silent donor from the school promised to match the amount of money raised up to $1,000!
The Cultural Diversity Club, on the other hand, raised money through the school. Thus, they made delicious Oreo Truffles and sold them during the lunches. The money raised will help improve the lives of impoverished children around the world. In fact, the hard-raised money assisted in buying immunization, clean water, necessary food, and educational supplies for many deprived children. Students were able to savor the taste of the Oreo Truffles knowing that they had improved a child’s life.
All in all, Creekview High School’s Habitat for Humanity Club and Cultural Diversity Club both benefitted the world in some way. Both clubs dedicated some time in their life to helping people that were in need of a helping hand.
Written by: Maida Ahmad
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