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Winter 2002
Leary School of Virginia
Page 3
Leary School of Virginia has completed a productive first semester and has also been
working on creating partnerships with local businesses. Harris Teeter, a chain of
food markets, has become our new neighbor and has been very generous. In addition
to donating a complete Thanksgiving meal for all our students, Harris Teeter also
donates bread and pastry products weekly. However, the best gift from Harris Teeter
is our new volunteer, Ms. Cassae Ryan, who is Harris Teeter’s store mentor. Chris
Darling, Harris Teeter’s regional manager, approached Ms. Ryan with the idea and
offered to release her once a week to tutor our students. At first, Ms. Ryan was
not sure what tutoring at Leary School was all about but now she feels at home. When
asked why she thinks volunteering is valuable, Ms. Ryan explained that volunteers
can inspire and motivate young people and help them see that the help they are getting
is worthwhile. Thank you to Ms. Ryan and Harris Teeter! Many thanks also to our other
devoted volunteer, Betsy Moize.
In addition to partnering with The Capital Area Food Bank and Harris Teeter Food
Markets, we are in the first phases of creating a relationship with Ryan Homes. They
have offered to help us with jobsite supplies. Finally, Windows Plus, a local construction
company, is interested in providing our students with a variety of vocational experiences.
Forging new relationships with local businesses has been an exciting and rewarding
project for the school this year and has been a direct benefit to the students. On
the subject of direct benefits to our students, I would like to close by offering
a very sincere and huge thank you to all our hardworking and effective staff members.
Many thanks to all of you!
Francesca Creo
Director of Programs
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