· Mission Collection for Developing Nations:

A weekly donation collection every Thursday in homeroom to extend our sense of community beyond our borders to those in most desperate need. The weekly Mission Collection has become a part of our mission beyond our nation and has truly become a tangible expression of our care of others…our service to the poorest of the poor through donations. The goal for our students is $1.00 each collection.

Some Examples of PROJECTS we supported last year:

· The donations we sent to Kenya, Africa helped the HOPE COMMUNITY CENTRE build a kitchen and a dormitory for a school where young children go who have lost their parents.

· Our money we sent to Nicaragua helped empower and inspire folks in Managua where they have a community center that provides literacy classes, music, and cultural classes to raise the spirits of the poor. The thank you letter from Sr. Navarro states, “Your gift will help many people – Every penny is important!”

· National Honor Society Volunteers:

Students who are members of the National Honors Society are required to do 30 hours of service each year. These volunteer hours can be done independent of the St. Ursula Community Service Programs. The type and hours of service are reported to the NHS Moderator, Mr. Saelens.