LAKEPORT— Konocti Christian Academy students and staff, as well as parents and community members, met at the Paradise Skate Roller Rink on Friday to kick off their $100 investment project.
According to Meredith Wiser, chapel coordinator and board member, the community donated a total of $11,400 in funding so that 114 students and staff could each receive $100 to invest in individual projects based on what they’ve learned throughout the year. Sheriff Brian Martin and Lake County Board of Supervisor member Tina Scott were both in attendance as well as many parents, community members, staff and students.
David Wilkes, a seventh grade student, said he will be giving his to FINCA, an organization that provides heat, energy, microloans and education to combat poverty. Eighth grader, Courtney Pick, will be donating her money to fire victims and seventh graders Noah Schlange, Lucas Arredondo, Abram Ferrell and Kai Wallace-Sombs will be donating their money to the homeless in Lakeport.
Nick Delbosco, a seventh grade student stated that he was going to give his money to the Wycliffe organization to be used for Bible translation. Fourth grade student Sadie Mocconnell and Jacob Hernandez will be donating to the animal shelter and Kindergartener Adeline French will be buying items for the homeless. Second grader Jacob Wiser will be donating his money to a local hospital and fifth grader Taylor Parkinson will donate to missions.
Staff member, Krishelle Bridges said she will be donating her money to helping rebuild homes in Haiti after the 5.9 magnitude earthquake which occurred there in 2018.
Students and staff were excited about the prospect of what their money could do to help others. According to Paul Mollett, associate pastor to youth, he hopes that these gifts will be just the beginning and the result of these donations will inspire continued generosity.
Prior to joining the Record-Bee as a freelancer covering education and local news items, Mary Phillips worked in education as a teacher and an administrator for 34 years.
