Founded as an outreach mission of St. John's in 2018, Outreach Teen Relief has raised over $6,000 for direct aid to the teen population of Dryden.
Exciting News at St. Johns!
Dryden High School Grant Request Approved!
Dryden High School Grant Requests Approved!
A few months ago, Dryden High School approached us with a proposal for some new technology for their students. They proposed to enhance their STEM lab with a laser cutting machine, start a fabric arts studio and a photo studio – all to give students hands-on experience that would support future study and work opportunities. The price tag was around $24,000.
The congregation of St. John’s agreed to help with $10,000. The high school then submitted grant requests to the Four County Foundation Fund and the Lapeer County Community Foundation Fund requesting their assistance for the balance. The requests were submitted in early July.
And they were approved! Both foundations emphasized that having a coalition that included local community support was very important to their decision process. Without St. John’s participation, this probably would not have been approved. Our relationships help keep us relevant in the community, and we can be proud of this one. This is something we can feel very good about.
Mary Finnigan, the principal of Dryden High School, is thrilled to be able to bring this plan to fruition. She promises to have a “grand unveiling” for all involved in the project once all the equipment is set up and running. I’m sure we’ll have some great pix for the newsletter when that happens.
Meanwhile, we at St. John’s can give thanks that we were able to help. We don’t have to wait for the party – we already have something to celebrate. As Paul says in Hebrews, “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” That is our true reward.
​​​School Supplies for another year
We gathered quite a stash of school supplies this year. They were going to both Dryden High School and Dryden Elementary as well as to Susan McNary’s 1st grade class. Buying the supplies is so much fun. We hope our students have a wonderful and fun year.
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From left to right, delivered to Dryden Elementary, Dryden High and Susan McNary. Thanks to all who made this possible.
OUTREACH TEEN RELIEF
We're in the news!
Follow this link to learn more about Outreach Teen Relief in the County Press.
The Strickler Brothers Concert raises
over $600 for Outreach Teen Relief
These folks are accomplished musicians on the guitar and the piano. Their repertoire is extensive. And they kept us smiling and tapping our toes throughout the evening. Rev. Tom did a masterful job as MC. During the intermission, he described the importance of the Outreach Teen Relief mission and introduced Russ Underwood as the founder. There were roughly 60 people in the audience and they donated over $600 in the free-will offering. Our next concert is scheduled for Saturday, March 11, 2023 when we will welcome a Michigan folk-music treasure – Matt Wratroba.
Outreach Teen Relief Get’s a Thank-You from Dryden High Students
This was posted on the Dryden Community Schools Facebook page
A huge #proudcardinal thank you to St. John's Episcopal Church in Dryden for the donation of school supplies, including these binders that our English 11 students will use to organize their career portfolios!
It’s good to see our young people excited about their futures – and we were able to help!
