Students in an Ohio high school carpentry class make beds for kids who’ve never had a bed of their own. Goshen High School carpentry teacher Brian Russell was contacted by a friend with the nonprofit Sleep In Heavenly Peace asking if Russell’s students would make beds for kids in need. Russell shared news of the project with his students, who were excited for an opportunity to give back to the community.
So more than a dozen students got to work making beds. And they soon found out that they were learning about more than just carpentry. “This really helped me know what I want to do with my life,” says student Alex Rupp, “It helps me know I want to do more stuff to volunteer. It gives me a lot of life skills emotionally, mentally, and physically. It’s amazing.”
The students even got to help deliver some bunk beds to a family. “It was a humbling experience to give those kids beds,” says junior Tristyn Smiley. “To see their faces when they walked in and saw those huge bunk beds for them.” And Russell says the project has helped him to realize how amazing his students are. “There are kids that care about other people and are willing to give,” explains Russell, “And we look at today’s society and worry about what’s coming next, and I can tell you, we’ve got a lot of great kids here that are coming up.” So far the class has donated 15 beds and plans to make 10 more.
Source: FOX19
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