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Hazelwood School District Joins Relief Effort Following St. Louis Tornado

Hazelwood School District Joins Relief Effort Following St. Louis Tornado

 

HSD Staff

The Hazelwood School District aimed to support those directly affected by the devastating tornado that hit St. Louis on May 16.  HSD held a two-day district-wide support drive, which resulted in over 6,000 items being donated to those who needed them most. The personal hygiene donations were taken to the Little Bit Foundation in Maryland Heights. The Little Bit Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to break down barriers to learning for under-resourced students through partnerships and programs that serve the needs of the whole child and provide access to essential services and educational experiences. The Foundation then took the items to Vashon High School, which has set up a neighborhood distribution center.

“Students got involved by bringing in donations,” Dr. Jazell Thomas, Coordinator of School Counselors and Social Workers, shared. “Parents arrived early to ensure that items were collected, and staff members emphasized the importance of taking action to help others.” Dr. Thomas further explained, “Social workers and counselors supported staff and students who were impacted directly or indirectly by the storm. The maintenance department workers took the time to ensure that all items were collected from each school and double-checked that the items were delivered to the school at a later time. Five truckloads of items were unpacked by maintenance and volunteers. I was overwhelmed with gratitude to see how our community came together to support our neighboring district in a time of need.” 

Our community thrives on collaboration, and together, we are unstoppable. We stand with and support everyone affected by the tornado. 

For further suggestions on how you can help the relief effort, click here.

 

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