Almost 1,000 Sandwiches Later...

After three days of hard work assembling and delivering, Ridgewood freshmen, junior mentors, and adult mentors have combined their efforts with the Night Ministry and Salvation Army to make sack suppers to feed the hungry in Chicago.  This year, we were joined with Captain Nancy and Henry, who presented their hopes and goals for this project.  Henry, who once was on the streets himself, recounted that it was the kindness of others in the form of a sandwich that inspired him to join the Salvation Army in their work.  After hearing his story, the students and adults were driven to work together and continue the kindness shown to Henry.  Not only did students deliver the sandwich suppers, but they also passed out gloves and scarves and other supplies needed for the harsh cold and wrapped presents.  Students also worked with Ridgewood art classes to help decorate O'Hare Airport for their annual Fantasy Flight.  This program allows chronically and terminally ill children and their families to fly to the "North Pole."  This project was a great success because of the community's generous support.  Huge thank you's to Captains Nancy and Brian and Henry from the Salvation Army, United Airlines, Ridgewood High School, and junior and adult mentors, especially Helen, Rogelio, Ian, Chuck, Beth, Pat, Mike N, and John B.  Merry Christmas and have a great holiday!