The Gillispie School's Grade 5 teachers recently arranged a community service project that allowed students to dedicate time to working with homeless families at St. Vincent de Paul's in downtown San Diego. There, the students spent time preparing and serving meals to residents and their children in the facility’s family kitchen.
A highlight of their experience was when the students were greeted by Father Joe, who headed up efforts to transform St. Vincent de Paul from a small warehouse facility to an organization that now aids thousands of homeless individuals each day.
The Gillispie School is truly proud of the work that these Grade 5 students accomplished. If you would like to learn more about the organization, or if you would like to find out more about community volunteer opportunities, visit the organization online at www.svdpv.org.
About The Gillispie School
The Gillispie School is an independent, coeducational day school located in downtown La Jolla enrolling students from age two through Grade Six. The Gillispie School’s mission is to provide educational excellence while serving as a springboard for children’s love of learning, creativity and readiness for the future. To learn more, visit www.gillispie.org.
