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July 26, 2008
Lessons in empathy
The 5 Day 5's class at Trinity Parish Nursery School with the supplies and educational materials they purchased are wrapped to be given to clients of the Quinlan Cottage in Norwalk. Top row, from left, are Brian Meagher, Nicholas Morris, Cole Spencer, Eric Young and teacher Marianne Sabo. Bottom row, from left, are Callie Dammeyer, Ellen Kelly, Elizabeth Crager, and Callie Cirilli.
The 5 Day 5’s class at Trinity Parish Nursery School in Fairfield has concluded its fourth annual community service classroom fundraiser. The eight children earned money by doing small chores around the house for family and friends. The funds raised were used to buy arts and crafts supplies and educational materials which were then given to the Quinlan Cottage.
The children spent a morning wrapping and decorating the gifts.
Quinlan Cottage is a halfway house for female offenders preparing to reenter the community. The program is under the auspices of NEON (Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now Inc.) and provides a variety of services to those in need in the greater Norwalk area.
A dozen children ranging in age from 5 to 11 are part of the Cottage program. Materials supplied by the Trinity children will be used in a special weekend of activities designed to bring the children and their mothers closer together.
Posted by Bustraan on July 26, 2008 7:09 PM
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