Students on Southeast
Community College’s Beatrice Campus raised approximately $3,400 for the Gage
County Adopt-a-Kid community service project. Students raised money to buy nearly
80 gifts for local children in the Beatrice area during the holiday season.
“It
was very uplifting to have the opportunity to provide kids with gifts for the
holiday season,” said Raegan Fiala, Ag student. “Knowing these kids have a
present under their tree is very heartwarming, and I’m glad the SCC Ag
Club took part in this opportunity to help these kiddos out.”
The Ag students kicked off
the drive at the beginning of November and collected money through the
beginning of December. A group of students purchased the gifts at local
businesses and distributed them to the children the week of Dec. 6. This is the
17th year the Ag program has taken part in this community service
project.
“Our Ag students raised $3,400
and were able to purchase gifts for 78 children in Beatrice and surrounding
communities,” said Kenni Woerner, Ag instructor. “The students set their goal
at $3,000 this year and blew past that amount. What an amazing accomplishment!”
The event is sponsored by Blue
Valley Community Action. For more information, contact Woerner, 402-228-8130 or
kwoerner@southeast.edu.