Number of Participants: 3
Hours Donated: 10
Value of Time Served: $1,044
Event Type: Animal Welfare
Activity: Club
School: Sewanhaka High School
Date: February 5, 2026
Location:
Sewanhaka High School
Tulip Avenue, Elmont
NY
About:
Members of the school’s Key Club recently allocated funds they had worked hard to raise to support the Town of Hempstead’s Pet Supply Drive, an initiative focused on helping local animals and pet owners in need.
The drive, supported by multiple Sewanhaka High School clubs, brought students together around a shared mission of giving back. By contributing financial support toward essential pet supplies, Key Club members demonstrated leadership, compassion, and a strong commitment to community service.
Their efforts strengthened the partnership between the school and the broader Town of Hempstead community, while also raising awareness of the importance of supporting local animal welfare initiatives. Opportunities like this allow students to take an active role in identifying needs and working collaboratively to create positive change.
Through initiatives such as the Pet Supply Drive, Sewanhaka High School students continue to show that service leadership extends beyond the classroom. Their dedication reflects the school’s culture of involvement and reinforces the powerful impact young people can have when they come together to support meaningful causes.
