Henderson County High School students participated in “Spring Into Service,” a student-led volunteer effort, Saturday at several different nonprofit organizations.
The idea for Spring Into Service came from Henderson County High School Senior Class President Jack Logan, who contacted the United Way of Henderson County for help bringing the project to life, according to a release from the United Way.
“I believe doing the Spring Into Service Day is a small gesture to give back to our community who does so much for students at HCHS and Henderson County Schools,” said Logan in the release. “I just wanted students at HCHS to have the opportunity to give back to some of these great places in Henderson who may need some help. I’m happy people liked the idea and excited to give back to our community!”
“This is exactly what United Way is for,” said Kelsi Dunham Johnston, Executive Director of United Way of Henderson County, in the release. “Connecting people to service, building partnerships, and creating opportunities for impact is what we do every day. Watching Jack’s idea grow from a small project into nearly 80 students serving across Henderson County has been an incredible reminder that our Colonels really do care.”
“This initiative truly reflects our Own the Outreach core value in action,” said Henderson County Schools Superintendent Bob Lawson. “We are incredibly proud of our students for stepping up to serve our community with leadership and purpose.”
Students were scheduled to volunteer at the Henderson Christian Community Outreach, the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County, Healing Reins of Kentucky, Humane Society of Henderson County and Father Bradley Shelter for Women and Children, said the release.
