Home Built With Hanover Park Pride for Family in Need

A fundraising effort two years in the making culminated when a home was built for a Guatemalan family in need in January as the Hanover Park High School End Racism and Sexism Everywhere (ERASE) Club and International Club volunteered time to provide the new space.

In January, the home was dedicated to the family as the students were recognized for their efforts. The home is painted black and gold in honor of Hanover Park's colors.

To raise money for the home, the ERASE club sold bracelets. Ultimately, $2,000 was gained.

"I am extremely proud of the members of the ERASE and International Club. When this fundraiser was brought to our attention, the students immediately wanted to help a poor family in need," ERASE Club Advisor Sue Apicella said. "They worked tirelessly selling the bracelets to meet our goal to raise $2,000. When I showed them the pictures of the family they helped, they were excited to see their dedication to the cause had made their goal a reality."

Principal Tom Callanan also said he was proud of the students and their efforts.

"The Hanover Park student body has time and again displayed caring and kindness towards others. Numerous service projects aimed at bettering the lives of others have been initiated by our students and staff," he said. "This effort to assist a poor family in need was an amazing event. To see the finished product and the smiling faces of the family who received this new home was a moment of great pride for me as principal of this great school."