Hollenbeck staff recognize Church of the Shepherd for years of student and staff support

Hollenbeck staff presented an award to Church of the Shepherd, thanking the congregation for years of volunteer work that staff said has supported both students and teachers.

A staff member identified in the transcript as Speaker 1 said, "Church of the Shepherd has, been 1 of our community partners for for years. They have met so many needs for our building. And over and over again, Pam and Mike and everyone else we've worked with from Church of the Shepherd have just come through, in ways we couldn't even really anticipate on our end." The speaker emphasized the breadth of the church's support for the school.

Speaker 2 noted specific services, saying the church "provide[s] meals, for our staff during staff appreciation events." Speaker 3 added that the congregation "brought the coffee truck up for our teachers, which was really appreciated," and that a volunteer named Pam "single handedly organized Bandapalooza, which was a huge outdoor fair to raise money for band instruments for our school in Francis Howell North." The transcript identifies Francis Howell North by name; no additional details about the Bandapalooza proceeds or total raised were provided.

Speakers said the church also "adopted and supported students around the holidays" and runs "a food backpack program every week for students in need." The congregation was credited with keeping the school's care closet stocked with clothes, shoes and personal-hygiene items for anyone who needs them.

Multiple speakers praised the volunteers' attitude. Speaker 2 said the church "ask[s] nothing but deliver so much, and they deliver it with a smile and kindness." Speaker 3 told the congregation, "They're just the most kind, generous, and giving group of people that we've ever come into contact with here at Hollenbeck. Church Of The Shepherd, we appreciate everything you have done and continue to do for our Hollenbeck community." The closing remarks noted an award was presented but did not specify the award's formal name or the date of the presentation.

The remarks in the transcript are expressions of appreciation and recognition; no formal policy actions, votes or funding decisions were recorded in the provided excerpt.