Family Promise Week Q&As

Name: Taylor Baumgardner Grade: 12 Role: Public Relations Coordinator on the Executive Board 1. How does Ranger Cares week support Family Promise? "Forest Hills Central is the sole contributor of Family Promise's Christmas opportunity. We help finance tons of gifts and allow families to choose the gifts that fit for their family. This is especially great because it allows so many families...

Name: Laura Stiles Role: Student Council coordinator 1. What changes have you had to make in order to still have a Family Promise fundraiser and a Rangers Care week? "I guess one of the best things is that we were able to get an online payment: PayPal. At least that's kind of a good change—that we have a way for kids, parents, and people to donate electronically. I think probably the bad...

Name: Kristy Butler Role: Biology and chemistry teacher and fundraiser organizer 1. What is your role in Family Promise week? "My role in Family Promise week is to help organize the student promotion and fundraising efforts. I also work to coordinate between FHC and Family Promise of Grand Rapids." 2. How long have you been involved in Family Promise? "I think it has been about 5 or 6 ye...

Name: Matthew Mahoney Grade: 12 Role: NHS Board member 1. What is Family Promise week to you? "Family Promise week is where we provide volunteer opportunities and work to raise money for the organization as a school and as a community." 2. How are you involved in this week? "My role in this week mainly involves spreading the word through NHS about the different volunteer opportunities ...

Name: Mina Siebert Grade: 12 Role: NHS Board member 1. What is Family Promise week? "Family Promise week is a week where opportunities are available for students to raise money, volunteer, and donate to low-income Grand Rapids families." 2. How can students help Family Promise? "Students can help Family Promise by signing up for volunteer opportunities through National Honors Soci...