Helping Haiti

February 09, 2010 11:00 pm • Last Updated: February 22, 2010 2:32 pm

Deer Run Community Collects $1,028.81 for Haitian Relief FundThe students, staff, and families of Deer Run Elementary School in East Haven recently collected donations for Haiti. Through the Connecticut Association of Schools' Haitian Relief Fund, the school community donated $1,028.81. Class representatives from the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades were instrumental in collecting donations in classes and the cafeteria during the collection period.Pictured are Deer Run School class representatives from grades 4, 5, and 6: (back row, left to right) Brianna R., Selina K., Rachel K., Hailey G., Kelsey F., Brandon S., Michael G., Nicholas D., Christian S., and Anthony C.; (front row) Kevin M., Morgan P., Dylan L., Mariana C., Jenna M., Ronald N., and Zachary A. Not pictured is Abigail W.

East Haven students lend a hand to Haiti.Deer Run Community Collects $1,028.81 for Haitian Relief Fund.

Deer Run Community Collects $1,028.81 for Haitian Relief Fund. Fr. Thomas A. Sievel, pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, talks to students of St. Vincent de Paul School about his personal experiences in Haiti during his numerous visits to that country. The students collected $495.50 that will be donated to Haitian earthquke survivors.

Fr. Thomas A. Sievel, pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, talks to students of St. Vincent de Paul School about his personal experiences in Haiti during his numerous visits to that country. The students collected $495.50 that will be donated to Haitian earthquke survivors. On Jan. 25, following the earthquake in Haiti, more than 200 East Haven Academy (EHA) students wore some form of red in honor of the relief work being done by the American Red Cross.

On Jan. 25, following the earthquake in Haiti, more than 200 East Haven Academy (EHA) students wore some form of red in honor of the relief work being done by the American Red Cross.

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