When it comes to helping others at Wallaceburg District Secondary School (WDSS), the school’s cup of kindness overflows.
That’s thanks to students in the school’s Leadership Course, who recently completed a community kindness campaign designed to collect some of the basics for students in need.
Soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant and feminine hygiene products were among the items collected during the drive that ran from April 28 to May 16.
In Wallaceburg, donation boxes were placed at various locations around the community. Other drop-off sites included spots in Port Lambton and on Walpole Island.
The donated items will be used to restock the student pantry at WDSS HUB – a safe and welcoming space where students can discreetly access supplies they need.
Under the guidance of vice-principal Lisa Kameka, the leadership students took charge of the project.
According to a media release from the Lambton Kent District School Board, the campaign exemplifies the what can happen when “youth are empowered to lead with empathy” in conjunction with a community that comes together to “lift another up.”
The community kindness drive also received additional support from CF Industries and Noelle’s Gift, with both organizations helping to replenish the pantry.
