Happening at Cologne Academy January 18-22

Check the couch for spare change this weekend! Why you may ask? National Junior Honor Society is collecting coins next week for "We Create Change." Their focus is Economic Empowerment, purchasing dairy goats for impoverished areas of Kenya. Each goat costs $50 and we're asking that each of our 24 homeroom classes raise enough money for 1 goat, about $2 per student. 

Last year we blew our goal of 21 goats out of the water and sent 61 goats to some of the most impoverished areas in Kenya. You may be asking how a dairy goat can make an economic impact. Did you know that goats are known for surviving in difficult conditions? They aren't picky eaters, so they are easy to feed and a healthy goat can produce up to 16 cups of milk a day? This milk can be used to sell or trade for other goods and needs as well as increase the health of the family that owns the goat. With financial planning assistance a goat can lift a family out of poverty.

Coins are great no donation is too small, we also welcome bills and checks of any amount (payable to Cologne Academy). Last year we had several families donate a goat in honor of their family name, all goes to help an amazing cause and teaches our students the importance of giving and helping globally. 

Thank you from NJHS students!