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In the heart of Terrace, Parkside Secondary School stands as a beacon of hope for 105 students facing incredible challenges. These young minds, aged 14 to 18, come from families grappling with the harsh reality of minimum-wage jobs, where $16.75 an hour proves inadequate in the face of soaring living costs.
Principal Keith Axelson paints a poignant picture of the struggles these families endure, particularly when rent demands a significant portion of their meager income. With rents skyrocketing, our students and their families are pushed to the brink, battling to secure not only a roof over their heads but also the basic necessities of life.
The Unseen Struggles:
Parkside Secondary School caters to a vulnerable and impoverished student population, grappling with mental health challenges ranging from anxiety to depression, and some facing issues of substance abuse. For many, the school becomes a lifeline, providing not just education but also meeting their fundamental needs for food, clothing, and personal hygiene items.
Our Call to Action:
This year, for the first time, Parkside Secondary has secured government funds to provide lunch for its students, a crucial step in supporting their well-being during school hours. However, the school needs your help to bridge the gap further. Principal Axelson is reaching out to The Vancouver Sun's Adopt-A-School (AAS) campaign, seeking $15,000 to establish an in-house food bank and supply students with essential items for daily life.
Your Impact:
- Nourishing Bodies and Minds: Your contribution will stock our in-house food bank, ensuring that no student goes to bed hungry and that they have the sustenance they need to focus on their studies.
- Winter Essentials: As the cold months approach, we aim to provide winter jackets, boots, toques, and gloves to keep our students warm and protected.
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Personal Hygiene Support: Basic items like
toothpaste, shampoo, and deodorant can sometimes be luxuries for
our students. Your donation will make a significant difference in
their daily lives.
How You Can Help:
- Donate Now: Your financial support will directly impact the lives of these students, providing them with the essentials they need to thrive.
- Spread the Word: Share our appeal with your network and amplify the impact. Together, we can create a ripple effect of positive change.
Together, let's empower these resilient young minds and give them the foundation they need to build brighter futures. Your generosity makes a difference—join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of Parkside Secondary School students.
AAS23-743
Join the Vancouver Sun Children's Fund in supporting children and families in need throughout British Columbia. Our Adopt-a-School campaign has been providing vital support to those in need for more than a decade, and with recent increases in inflation the need has never been greater. Since 2011, we have disbursed more than $11 million to schools and community organizations, supporting tens of thousands of students each year. Your donation, no matter how small, can make a significant difference. Plus, 100 per cent of your contribution goes directly to helping children in need.
Our children are our future. Please donate today and invest in a brighter future for the most vulnerable among them.
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