BIG CHANGE

Children’s Community School and Wendell Cross Elementary School in Waterbury to Collect Pennies for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. A little change can make a big change. That’s the lesson students at Children’s Community School and Wendell Cross Elementary School in Waterbury will study beginning October 23 when they participate in Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts’ six-week “Pennies for Change” program.  Students will be asked to bring pennies (and other spare change) to school to help RMHC in its mission to help children lead happier, healthier, more productive lives. Students who participated in the “Pennies for Change” program over the past two years raised more than $13,000.

   Over the years RMHC of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts has awarded grants to many organizations, including schools and PTAs for various projects from literacy programs to computer labs to school playgrounds. Since kids are so good at helping other kids, RMHC of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts asked elementary schools throughout the area to participate in a penny drive. Now, thousands of students will see how just a few cents can add up and make a difference in other children’s lives. 

   For more information about RMHC and/or “Pennies for Change,” visit rmhc.mcconnecticut.com or call (860) 659-0514.

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