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ST. BRIGID STUDENTS RAISE FUNDS FOR ANIMAL SHELTER

The month of October is celebrated as the Feast of Patron Saint Francis Assisi. During this time, schools and parishes everywhere participate in a special prayer service blessing all of God’s creatures large and small. In honor of the Patron Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Brigid School’s students participated in a $1 per student (no uniforms) dress-down day fundraiser. The students raised $116, which they eagerly donated to the Animal Friends of Connecticut (AFOC).

 

Locally based in West Hartford and New Britain, the Animal Friends of Connecticut is an all- volunteer non-profit animal shelter that rescues stray, abandoned, abused, and handicapped dogs and cats. In addition to receiving unconditional love, all of the animals are given complete medical care, which includes vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. The animals live with volunteers or at the shelter until an appropriate home can be found.

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President and Executive Director Judy Levy passionately explained, “These students are helping us to save the lives of animals that otherwise would have been destroyed. I just can’t thank the students enough. Every penny makes a huge difference for a small organization like ours.”

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“As a part of our Catholic doctrine we celebrate and value all forms of life. Raising money to support the efforts of AFOC, is another way for our students to spread a greater awareness about abused and abandoned animals,” stated Saint Brigid School Principal Shevon Hickey.  

 

Saint Brigid School is proud to celebrate 50 years of strong academics, Catholic values and enriched cultural diversity.  SBS is a full-time faith based educational program committed to educating the needs of students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. St. Brigid is located at 100 Mayflower Street in West Hartford, Connecticut. For more information or to arrange a tour call: (860) 561-2130, ext. 104, or visit us at www. saintbrigidschool.org

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