Greenbriar Students Help the Homeless

Mr. Gillingham collects ballots as officers are voted in for Greenbriar Middle School's Builder's Club.

During a three week period the Builder's Club of Greenbriar Middle School was able to collect hundreds of donations to help the homeless. Under student leadership the Builder's Club students chose a project they felt very strongly about supporting - the Metanoia Project. The Metanoia Project was established in 2007 in the interest of serving the homeless of Cleveland. Much needed supplies for the Metanoia Project’s Hospitality Center were donated by the students, families, and staff of Greenbriar Middle School. The Parma Area Morning Kiwanis Club, businessman Bob Gillingham, and teachers Tom Foley and Kelly Gajewski sponsor the Builder's Club. The Builder's Club meets after school at the Greenbriar Cafe. Goals of the Builder's Club include the development of leadership, character-building, and caring for others. Students continue to work together to make a positive impact upon the community.

Stacey Gepperth

Stacey Gepperth is an employee of the Parma City School District who works with a grant funded program to provide after school programming to the 7th and 8th grade students of Greenbriar Middle School at the Greenbriar Cafe.

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