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Avoca West students trade holiday party for charity event

Students (left to right) Nora Witting, of Wilmette, Alice Collins, of Northfield, Judith Elesh, of Northfield, and Audrey Kiley, of Wilmette, create signs to be site for homeless youth by Fill a Heart for Kids.
Students (left to right) Kaya Cravens, of Northfield, Olivia Kinney, of Glenview, and Sara Dacic, of Wilmette, fill bag with hot cocoa as part of a care package which were distributed to homeless youth of foster children through Fill a Heart for Kids. Photos submitted
Hilary Anderson, Freelance Reporter
11:02 am CST February 11, 2020

Avoca West students care about others.

Their concern was evident when they chose to support a special event for children living in Chicago area homeless shelters and in foster care facilities instead of having a winter party.

Students along with Avoca West staff partnered with a nonprofit organization, Fill a Heart for Kids, to provide supplies and other things to help make homeless youth and foster children feel loved and valued.

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