Number of Participants: 11
Hours Donated: 10
Value of Time Served: $930
Event Type: Veterans & Military Families
Sport: Club
Date: January 27, 2025
Location:
Deer Park
NY, USA
About:
Students at Brentwood’s East Middle School, under the guidance of teacher, Ms. Franceschini, took part in Senator Martinez’s heartfelt Valentine’s Day initiative to recognize the vital contributions of veterans in the country on Jan. 27.
As part of the project, students learned about the heroic service and sacrifices of veterans and used this knowledge to create personalized Valentine’s Day cards. These thoughtful cards are meant to express gratitude and appreciation, offering a special gesture to local veterans.
The students’ heartfelt messages will be shared with veterans in the community in hopes of brightening their day and offering a small token of thanks for their dedication and service.
“This initiative is a beautiful way to educate our students about veterans, while also honoring and appreciating them for all that they’ve done for us,” said Ms. Franceschini. “I am so proud of our students for crafting such beautiful messages and participating in such a meaningful project. I am always grateful for opportunities that help the students learn about history, while also spreading kindness and gratitude within the community.”
Senator Martinez’s Valentine’s Day initiative is part of a broader effort to engage students in community service and foster an understanding of the selfless dedication of those who have served the country.
Photo caption: Students at East Middle School in Brentwood posed with valentines for veterans.
Photo courtesy of Brentwood School District
