Fundraiser a success
North Hills Christian School raised more than $2,100 for Rowan Helping Ministries this year at the schoolís Empty Bowls event.
This was the third year for the fundraiser that was started and organized by North Hills art instructor Becky Burgin.
Empty Bowls is a concept that art departments nationwide sponsor to help fight hunger in their local communities.
Burgin adopted the idea and asked local potters to support the project.
The community was invited to the event in the school’s gym.
For a donation to Rowan Helping Ministries, donors could enjoy a simple soup dinner and select a ceramic bowl to symbolize the empty bowls that the donors helped fill.
This year, students at North Hills Christian School, children at Nazareth Childrenís Home and church members of all ages at Milford Hills Methodist Church made ceramic bowls and donated them.
Local potter Cheryl Goins of Pottery 101 also donated several bowls for the fundraiser.
ěWe appreciate the generous support for this event from the community, local potters and food sponsors,î Burgin said. ěStudents look forward to creating bowls for this schoolwide service project every year.
ěKnowing that we make a difference in the quality of life for our neighbors is gratifying.î
Food and beverages were donated by Debbie Suggs Catering, parent Sheri Broyles, L.A. Murphís Catering, and parent Byron Martin of Winkís Catering.