The 12th grade government class at Silver Creek
High School works hard every year to complete its annual holiday project
through the Adopt-a-Veteran program of WNY Heroes, a nonprofit that assists
military families in need.
Despite the challenges brought to their everyday lives by the
COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, these senior Black Knights were committed to giving
back to the community during a time of uncertainty. But they had to get
creative: Instead of the usual $1 hat day and bake sale they facilitated
to raise funds in the past, the Class of 2021 organized "dress for the
cause" days: patriotic day and pajama day. They designed flyers and
posted reminders on social media to encourage the high school student body to
support the effort.
Combined with generous donations from staff throughout the
district, the seniors reached their goal and were able to purchase items for a
local veteran family to help make their holiday season a little brighter.