Tis the Season to Give: How the Clubs Give Back to The Community

By: Anastasiya Averyanova 

Although many celebrate the holidays with presents and a big Christmas dinner, some are less fortunate than others. Throughout the month of December, the Monroe Township High School clubs have been putting together holiday drives, service projects, and fundraisers for those in need.

Recently, the Red Cross club hosted a blood drive. Aryan Srinivasan, the Red Cross Club President said, “We have saved a bunch of lives with this. 3 lives are saved each time a pint of blood is collected”. They encourage students to support them in the many blood drives to come.

The Red Cross club isn’t the only one helping the community. The Girl Up club started hosting a hygiene drive throughout the month of December and January, collecting donations ranging from toiletries to products.

To add on, the Unified department had a Holiday T-Shirt Fundraiser. All proceeds went to the Unified Program for clubs, events, and activities. The Unified PAL that sold the most t-shirts received a bagel breakfast as a reward for giving back to the community.

Holiday drives, service projects, and fundraisers help people throughout the state receive items they aren't able to afford. With more projects coming up, it never hurts to give back!