Riley Elementary students make art projects for homebound residents

Posted June 07, 2013 11:37 am

Submitted by Wheeling Township Senior & Disability Services

Wheeling Township Senior & Disability Services partnered with Riley Elementary School SPIN (Supporting People in Need) on an intergenerational program, which provided seasonal art projects, prepared by the fourth and fifth grade Riley students who are members of SPIN. These handmade projects were delivered by volunteers to the homebound residents receiving Meals On Wheels from Wheeling Township.

Riley principal, Carrie McCulley, founded this special group over eight years ago, and today, teachers Melissa Zawadski and Karyn Boborci are SPIN leaders. The program serves as a partnership between government and schools helping to bring the outside world to some of our most vulnerable residents; a service that exemplifies Wheeling Township’s mission, “Neighbors Helping Neighbors.”

The fourth and fifth grade SPIN members were presented with certificates signed by Township Supervisor Michael Schroeder at an awards ceremony held May 30.

If you are interested in following the example of the SPIN members and helping your neighbors in need, call Wheeling Township a (847) 259-7730 to find out how you can volunteer your time and talents.

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