Local students giving back for United Service Day

April 2, 2014 by Only in Marion

From the link:

In the spirit of “Living United,” more than 1,000 Harding High School students and staff will show their commitment to positive change on Friday, April 4. In partnership with United Way of Marion County, the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Pearson Foundation, Harding High School will implement its very first United Service Day through 28 different community service projects in and around Marion County.
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Volunteer projects will include helping elementary students with reading and math, serving lunch to local veterans at the high school, cleaning and beautifying Grant Middle School, and tackling service assignments at various non-profits like the Boys & Girls Club and The Salvation Army.

Check out this great write-up on what our local students are doing to make Marion a better place!

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