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Canterbury School Launches Relief Effort for Hurricane Helene Victims
In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Canterbury School is stepping up to support those impacted in Western Carolina. As a community rooted in compassion and service, Canterbury is organizing a relief effort to provide essential supplies and donations to aid in recovery efforts.
Canterbury School is directing online donations to two key organizations that are actively providing critical aid: the Episcopal Relief and Development Fund and the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund. These organizations are delivering much-needed support to the victims, and contributions from the Canterbury community will make a meaningful impact on the ongoing recovery efforts.
In addition to monetary donations, Canterbury is collecting essential supplies for direct delivery to the Fire Departments of Ashe County, where local residents are in desperate need. The supplies will be delivered by a truck organized by First-grade teacher Michelle Lee’s father who is working closely with families in Ashe County.
Items in high demand include:
- Diapers
- Formula
- Wipes
- Paper Towels
- Toilet Paper
- Feminine Products
- Dog Food
- Cat Litter
- Cat Food
- Blankets
- Flashlights
- Batteries
To facilitate donations, collection boxes are located in the lobbies of Fry Hall, Brown Hall, Berry Hall, and Armfield now through the end of the day on Friday, October 4. Donations can be dropped off in these locations or during Lower and Middle School afternoon carpool on Friday, October 4, where Canterbury Parents’ Association (CPA) members will be collecting items directly from vehicles.
Canterbury School Hosts High
Canterbury School will host a High School Fair from 6 - 7:30 pm on Monday, September 30, in Berry Hall located on the Canterbury campus, 5400 Old Lake Jeanette Rd. This free event will provide students and their families with a comprehensive overview of high school options. Students from all area middle schools are invited to attend. Representatives from 33 schools, both locally and across the country, will be in attendance with information and displays so prospective students can learn more about their options. For additional information, contact Middle School Director Kathy Durham at durhamk@canterburygso.org.
Here is the list of participating schools in alphabetical order:
1. Asheville School
2. Baylor School
3. Bishop McGuinness
4. Chatham Hall
5. Christ School
6. Christchurch School
7. Colorado Rocky Mountain School
8. Early College at Guilford
9. Episcopal High School
10. Foxcroft School
11. Georgetown Prep
12. Greensboro Day School
13. Grimsley High School including the IB program
14. Kent School
15. McCallie
16. Miller School of Albemarle
17. New Garden Friends High School
18. Noble Academy
19. Page High School including the IB program
20. Piedmont Classical High School
21. Portsmouth Abbey School
22. Salem Academy
23. Saint James’ School
24. Saint Margaret’s School
25. Saint Mary’s School
26. St. Andrew’s School
27. St. Andrew’s Sewanee
28. Stuart Hall
29. The Madeira School
30. Virginia Episcopal School (VES)
31. Weaver Academy
32. Wesleyan Christian Academy
33. Woodberry Forest
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