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Nicole Groody (860) 868-7377

Volunteering continues to bring reaping benefits

As Devereux Glenholme celebrates its 35th anniversary in Washington, the school is greatly strengthened by its community service participation. Devereux Glenholme School's Community Service program first began in response to the national America's Promise effort. By making this commitment to become a Community of Promise, the school strives to improve the lives of the nation's at-risk youth by providing them with fundamental resources to build and strengthen the character and competence of our youth. Throughout the state of Connecticut, communities have come together to support this effort and successfully generate more resources for young people today.

Our Student Volunteers
The Glenholme School is a specialized boarding school that provides a therapeutic program and an exceptional learning environment to address varying levels of academic, social and emotional development in boys and girls ages 5-18. The Glenholme School enables students to garner the self-confidence that is needed to stand out as youth leaders. Volunteering provides these children with numerous opportunities to build confidence and learn many skills that will lead them to healthy and productive lives.

Over the years, the students have planned and participated in thousands of service activities; for instance, weekly visits to Candlewood Valley nursing home, holiday collections and donations, and our annual Easter Egg Hunt. The most memorable social event of the past year was the Senior Prom. Voices crooned to songs of the forties, fifties and the nineties. From break dancing to the jitterbug, the students and seniors shared their favorite dance moves. The afternoon was captured as the senior citizens watched with tears of joy, the newly crowned prom king and queen dancing in the circle to "Moonlight Serenade." These smiles displayed by the senior citizens are enough to leave a lasting impression as to the effect volunteers can have.

Active Citizenship
The school's character education program encourages all citizens to take an active role in helping to shape their community. The benefits of performing community service are unlimited. While volunteering, citizens are given the opportunity to forge new relationships with their neighbors and strengthen existing bonds with their families. The Glenholme School commends those who use their leisure time to participate in service activities.

If you are interested in the many volunteering opportunities in your local community or would like to know more information about The Glenholme School and its Community Service Program, visit our Web site at www.theglenholmeschool.org or call (860) 868-7377.