Students in Churchville-Chili High School’s Functional Life Skills class got back in the game this year after two years off due to the pandemic – renewing their annual tradition of handcrafting holiday decorations to raise money for a community organization. This time around, they chose to support the Willie Bee Foundation, a nonprofit that benefits local families with a child facing life-threatening illness, donating almost $600 in cash and gifts. In addition, they donated 60 pairs of socks, purchased with funds from their United Saints Café coffee cart business, to the Open Door Mission.
“The craft project is the perfect opportunity to apply the skills we learn and practice in the classroom,” said teacher Margaret Brongo. “Since the project began in 2005, the Life Skills class has raised over $12,945 for charity,” said Brongo. “Students are thankful to our supportive customers, who are members of our district educational community. Our crafters love the fact that their work and creativity can make a difference in the lives of others.”