Dandenong North’s Mini Vinnies are helping the homeless this winter.
St Elizabeth’s Primary School Year 6 students Marli, Paris, Nyankeer, Ganjwok, Kristina and Roger told the Journal that their goal was to help people who lived on the streets in Dandenong and in the city of Melbourne.
They said that Frederic Ozanam created the St Vincent De Paul Society to help others in need during the French Revolution in France in 1833.
“We have followed in his footsteps to change the world for the better,” the team wrote.
“This month, we wanted to collect new beanies and socks for us to donate to the homeless.
“We called our drive Heads and Toes.
“We put up posters around the school, spoke at the whole school assembly and placed a box in every classroom to collect the goods.”
Students said the response was amazing.
“Thirty three beanies and one hundred and twenty five pairs of socks was the final total,” they said.
“We would like to thank the community of St Elizabeth’s for being so generous.”
Food Bank Victoria picked up the donations for distribution in Dandenong and the Melbourne CBD.
“We are looking forward to our next project and hope to continue helping others,” the students said.
