Seventh grade Girls Coalition spent the fall learning about the the plight of women and girls seeking education in Afghanistan, and jumped in to help welcome newly arriving Afghan families in Rhode Island.
Organizing a drive for gently used clothing, school supplies, feminine products and more, the seventh graders inspired their peers with an all-school assembly that taught the 8th, 6th, and 5th graders what they have learned. The drive culminated in December with an ugly holiday sweater contest and pajama day for the entire school.
The seventh grade class surpassed their financial goal by 400%, and collected many, many boxes of items for Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island. Thank you to everyone that contributed to help new families get settled in Rhode Island. Well done Girls Coalition!
