BRUNSWICK

Students at St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick left their uniforms at home on Wednesday, Sept. 20, and dressed casual, not in an act of defiance, rather, one of compassion.

Students could wear regular clothes to school if they also brought a donation for Catholic Charities’ hurricane relief efforts.

“The St. John’s community has a long history of helping those in need,” said Timothy Forti, principal of St. John’s. “When we scheduled the ‘dress down day’ to support the relief efforts, the response was overwhelming.”

Donations totaled more than $1,000.

“With an enrollment of 117 students, to raise more than $1,000 is an amazing testament to the generosity and giving spirit we have at our school,” said Forti.

The proceeds will now be donated to Catholic Charities, which is supplying humanitarian aid and resources to affected areas.

To make a donation to support the ongoing hurricane relief efforts in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and the Caribbean:

• Visit www.catholiccharitiesusa.org;

• Call (703) 549-1390 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 1-800-919-9338 after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays;

• Send a check, payable to Catholic Charities USA and marked “Hurricane Relief,” to Catholic Charities USA, P.O. Box 17066, Baltimore, MD 21297.

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